Workshops & events
Join us as we learn about the art of making ceramic lamps with guest artist Linda Perez. Linda has been a ceramic artist for many years and is an enthusiastic instuctor of ceramic arts. Our workshop will be mostly demonstration based and Linda has tons of information and expertise to share. Bring your questions and a sketchbook.
Linda will demonstrate the process from hardware to shade options starting with a video presentation and artist talk. Linda will have some finished lamps to show and will discuss things to consider when making the ceramic lamp body. The hands on portion of the workshop will give attendees an opprtunity to learn how to assemble the hardware/fixture of the lamp and the wiring.
Attendees can purchase a lamp kit prior to the workshop if desired. Linda reccomends Jandorf Lamp Kit with 10" harp - it can be purchased online via Amazon or other distributors. Also Linda Perez has a small handful of lamp kits available to purchase in class for a cash payment.
Snacks will be provided.
Open to active SAPG members. There is a Guest fee of $5 due at time of registration.
Registration is limited to 17
This is a Family Day event to raise money for the Don Olsen Memorial Scholarship Fund. Our theme is Art in the Garden. We will have vendors, demos and activities set up in the air-conditioned San Antonio Garden Center as we celebrate: a) Don Olsen's final Ikebana pieces for sale, b) the art of Ikebana, c) our great variety of local hand-makers, and d) a celebration of our local small businesses dedicated to the arts, including specialty food-makers. Several of our local pottery studios and makers groups around town will promote the great classes they offer to the public with activity tables.
Artist Vendors can apply here. An application fee of $40 pays for your table/space and chairs. The theme criteria must be apparent in your submitted photos: Garden theme & Handmade Original Work. Tables are 6 ft within a 6'x8' space. Once your registration has been paid there will be no refunds if you cancel for any reason.
For questions regarding applications before you complete your registration please reach out to us via email here -> sanantoniopottersguild@gmail.com
***Vendor Registration: Upload 2-3 photos of your work and a booth/market display photo. Be sure to submit photos work that meet our theme: Garden vibes, botanical, Ikebana, pollinators, herbs, fruits/veggies, etc. Only hand-made (no mass produced items, no resale) work will be permitted. Work must be original and made by the artist vendor. Please email us before registering if you have any questions of your eligibility. Deadline for applications is May 16th at 12:00 AM. ***
There is no charge for hands-on activity tables - to reserve a table or space for activities that you will provide to the public please apply here -->Demo/Activity "Art in the Garden" Family Day SAPG Activity Tables
This is for ACTIVITY Table registration. We are offering a free 6 ft table/6x8 foot space to art related businesses to offer free hands-on activities and demonstrations to our public attendees. Activities must be family/all ages orientated. This is a great opportunity to introduce and promote your business. You are encouraged to promote your studio space and share information about classes available to the public. Please do not make sales from your activity table, you must register and purchase a separate vendor table if you plan to make sales at the event. Please be mindful of your space. By 4:00 pm it must cleaned and as it was when you arrived. Trash must be placed outside in dumpster provided.
Registration: upload an image of your logo. We need a short description of what your demo or activity will entail. And any photos you would like to share please upload those for promotional purposes. Deadline for applications is May 16th at 12:00 AM.
2026 SUMMER POOL PARTY for Potters Guild with Cindy and Dudley
The annual SAPG pool party is approaching. Here are the details you want to know:
Park on the street, not the driveway. There's plenty of room. If you need handicap access closer, let Leslie Newton know by email or text.
Pool & Pottery Party
Saturday June 27
5:30-8 pm
Cindy & Dudley Harris
219 Palo Grande Dr.
The San Antonio Potters Guild will provide the main dish and drinks. You are encouraged to bring a side or dessert for about 10-15 people. Guests are welcome but no children, please. Please respect the hours posted for the party.
There is a $10 down payment for Potters Guild members that will be refunded to when you arrive. Guests are charged $10. If you must cancel your registration please contact us ASAP - Your registration fee will be refunded until June 22. For cancellations after June 22 no refunds will be given. Thanks for understanding - we are basing the purchase of food and drinks for the party on how many have registered to attend.
Bring a swimsuit & towel. There is a lovely pool plus a restroom / changing room available near the pool.
Bring lawn chairs.
5:30 PM: Dudley & Cindy will welcome everyone to their backyard with a round of Mimosas or orange juice.
6 PM: Cindy will provide a “walk around” of the studios. Anyone interested in exploring where Dudley works is welcome to join. Dudley will be giving a demonstration “Throwing a Bowl or 2” after the tour.
The event will go on rain or shine.
Potters Guild Members will get a piece of Dudley's pottery to take home!
Help us make bowls for SAMMinistries' Empty Bowls event. This is our first and posssibly only Bowl-a-Thon for the 2026 Empty Bowls Project which takes place in November. We will have a bowl making day on Saturday, August 1 from 10-4, and a trimming day on Sunday the 2nd 10-2. Location: UTSA Main Campus Sculpture & Ceramics bldg., San Antonio, TX. Refreshments will be provided by SAPG.
We need bowl makers to sign-up and make bowls on Saturday Aug 1. For day 2 trimming we will have a separate sign-up sheet on Saturday at the Bowl-a-Thon. If you have any questions please send us an email at: sanantoniopottersguild@gmail.com
Hand-builders and wheel people are all welcome. You need to bring your own tools and whatever you need to make your bowls, and also an apron & towel. Clay is provided by the SAPG, workspace, wheels and handbuilding space are provided by UTSA Ceramics.
Our glazing day will be determined soon with a separate signup notice going out to remind you. We hope you'll participate in our biggest SAPG event of the year. See you at UTSA Main Campus Sculpture & Ceramics!
sanantoniopottersguild@gmail.com
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