Chia pet workshop
🌿✨ CREATE YOUR OWN CHIA PET ✨🌿
A Hands-On Pottery Workshop
Hosted by Dani Jo Hawkins Pottery
📍 DaniJo Hawkins Pottery Studio
📅 May 9th
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
🎨 Ready to get creative (and a little messy)?
Join us for a relaxed, fun-filled pottery workshop where you’ll learn the art of hand-building and design your very own one-of-a-kind chia pet planter 🌱
No experience needed—just bring your creativity!
✨ WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE ✨
👐 Hands-on clay building
🌿 Design your own chia pet
🎉 A fun, laid-back creative atmosphere
💚 Guidance every step of the way
🧺 WHAT’S INCLUDED
✔ All clay & materials
✔ Pottery tools
✔ Instruction & support
✔ Your finished piece (ready after firing)
🎟️ LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE
Grab your seat before it fills up!
📩 Register / Questions:
Dani Jo Hawkins Pottery
💫 Come create, connect, and leave with something truly unique
Bubble Glazing Workshop
During this workshop You will learn the art of bubble glazing!!
I will be either bringing your plates from the March 22nd workshop for you to glaze or you will have the choice to buy a bisque fired piece of mine.
Prices will vary depending on what you choose. I will have mugs, plates and bowls to choose from.
April 19th
Durand Depot
1-3
Slab Plates Workshop
In this workshop we will be creating a set of square pottery plates.
Using skills such as slab rolling, using a mold and adding texture you will create a set of plates that are uniquely yours.
At the end of the work shop you will be able to pick from one of three glaze colors to finish off your pieces.
Or you will be able to sign up for the April 19th class where you can try your hand at bubble glazing!
(Sign up for the bubble glazing class is a separate ticket)
3-22-26
Durand Depot
1-3
2-part Pottery Vase and Floral Arranging Workshop
Stiles Pumpkin Farm & Back Road Blossoms
7955 S Durand Rd
Durand Mi, 48429
July 27th 2pmTickets
August 23 2 pm
This will be a fun and engaging 2-part workshop!
Join us on July 27th at 2 pm for a Pottery hand-building session where you'll learn and apply techniques like slab rolling, adding texture, slip and scoring, and using a mold to create your very own unique vase. No experience is necessary, DaniJo Hawkins Pottery will bring all the tools and will give you step by step instructions. After completing your piece, you will choose a glaze color for it, which I will take back to my studio to be carefully fired and finished.
Then, on August 23rd at 2 pm, we will gather again at Stiles Pumpkin Farm & Back Road Blossoms for the second part of the workshop, where you will have the opportunity to arrange beautiful flowers in your finished vase, bringing your creation to life in a stunning and personal way.
Pottery Frog/Toad Abode Workshop
Another Pottery workshop at our Historic Durand Depot!!
Join me in creating Toad homes out of clay.
In this workshop we will be using techniques such as slab rolling, slipping and scoring and adding texture. You can also add embellishments to make it your own unique toad abode.
Once you are finished I will bring them home glaze and kiln fire them so they are strong enough to hold up to our Michigan weather.
You can pick one of these 3 colors of glazes..Blue, Green or White
Excited to see you all! I have been really enjoying these workshops, meeting you all and seeing your creativity!
Bring your creativity and I will bring the rest!
Durand Union Station
April 6, 1-3pm
$45.00
Standup Pottery Spoon Rest
In this workshop with DaniJo Hawkins Pottery, we will be creating one standup pottery spoon rest that you can add any design, texture, theme you would like to.
Using pottery techniques such as slab rolling, using a template, slip and scoring, creating designs and using texture we will build a a piece of pottery that you can have for many years to come.
Once your spoon rest is finished, I will bring it to my studio where it will dry, be bisque fired and then glazed in a color of your choice. During the class, I will bring examples of glazes you can pick from.
Excited to see you!
Bring your imagination and I will bring the rest!
Price is $45
Durand Union Station
200 S Railroad St, Durand Mi.
March 16 1-3 $45
Valentine Candy Pottery Bowl
Sunday Feb 2, 2025
1-3
Durand Union Station
Valentine Heart Candy Pottery Bowl
Come join us for a fun and creative pottery workshop this fall! Learn how to handcraft your very own pottery bowl in this hands-on session. No experience necessary - I will guide you every step of the way. The workshop will be held at Durand Union Station Inc, perfect for unleashing your inner artist. Don't miss out on this opportunity to create a unique piece of pottery to show off at your next gathering!
Using techniques such as slab rolling, using a slump mold and making a beautiful texture texture and other embellishments you will create your very own bowl perfect to hold your candies, trinkets and other valuables
I will be bringing many different types of textures and embellishments. And also I will be showing you my secret to perfect lettering.
Bring your creativity and I will bring the rest.
You will pick from one of 3 glaze colors.
When the bowl has dried, glazed and fired I will call you for pick up! (usually 2 weeks)
Drop-in at the Depot Ornament workshop
Drop-In, no pre-registration required!
November 17 1-4
Workshop fee: $15
Join us for a quick drop-in workshop making pottery Christmas (or winter) ornaments!
Pottery Santa or Angel Workshop
Create a Santa or Angel out of clay!
In this workshop you will be using pottery techniques such as hand building, slipping and scoring, adding texture and creating a Santa or Angel with it's very own unique look and personality!
These are stand alone Pottery Pieces that can be used as decoration.
Once your they is finished I will bring it home, glaze it and fire it. It will take approximately 2 weeks and will be ready just in time for Christmas!
Bring your Creativity and I will bring the rest.!
Pottery Gnome Workshop
October 20 1-3
Durand Union Station
In this workshop we will be creating a fun Pottery Gnome!
In this workshop we will be using techniques such as slab rolling, slipping and scoring and adding texture. You are encouraged to add embellishments to make it your own unique Gnome
There will be 4 glaze colors to choose from. Brown, Blue, White and Turquoise.
Once you are finished I will bring them home glaze them and fire them so they are strong enough to hold up to our Michigan weather if you would like to put it in your garden.
The workshop is $40
This covers clay, glaze, firing and packaging. I will be bringing all supplies needed and to those that have take my workshops before... I HAVE SO MANY NEW TEXTURES!!!
Pottery Mug Workshop!
In this workshop with DaniJo Hawkins Pottery, we will be creating one hand built Pottery Mug that you can add any design to.
Using pottery techniques such as slab rolling, slip and scoring, creating designs and using texture we will create a mug with your own unique style
Once your pottery mug is finished, I will bring it to my studio, let it dry, glaze and fire it.
I will be bringing glaze colors you can choose from
Excited to see you!
Container with Lid Pottery Workshop
In this workshop with DaniJo Hawkins Pottery, we will be creating one lidded container that you can add any design, texture, theme you would like to.
Using pottery techniques such as slab rolling, using a template, slip and scoring, creating designs and using texture we will build a a piece of pottery that you can have for many years to come.
Once your container is finished, I will bring it to my studio where it will dry, be bisque fired and then glazed in a color of your choice. During the class, I will bring examples of glazes you can pick from.
Excited to see you!
Bring your imagination and I will bring the rest!
Price is $40
Durand Union Station
200 S Railroad St, Durand Mi.
February 18th 1-3
https://danijohawkinspottery.com/shop-1/container-with-lid-pottery-workshop
Holiday Gnome Workshop
Pottery Holiday Gnome Party
In this workshop we will be creating a Holiday Gnome.
Get your hands dirty and join us for a festive pottery party.
This is a hands on pottery workshop perfect for both beginners and experienced artists.
DaniJo will guide you through the process, teaching you various pottery techniques and sharing tips to create a unique and charming gnome.
You will be able to pick between a few different colors of glazes and it should take about 2-3 weeks to receive your completed gnome.
You will also get an inclusive ‘sneak peak’ and be able to purchase from the December website restock.
https://danijohawkinspottery.com/shop-1/pottery-christmas-gnome-workshop
Vase/Planter Pottery Workshop
In this workshop with DaniJo Hawkins pottery, we will be creating one planter/vase that you can add any design to.
Using pottery techniques such as slab rolling, slip and scoring, creating designs and using texture we will create a planter with your own unique style
Once your planter is finished, I will bring it home and glaze it in one of these three colors
Excited to see you!
Website sale!
The last website restock of 2022 will be on November 26th at 1 pm. This will give USPS plenty of time to deliver before Christmas.
Thank you for an amazing year and allowing me to do what I love!
Fall Pottery Bowl Workshop
Using techniques such as slab rolling, using a slump mold and making a beautiful texture using leaves you will create your very own bowl perfect to welcome in our Michigan Fall!
I will be bringing many different types of leaves but if you have some you would like to use please feel free to bring them for your creation.
Bring your creativity and I will bring the rest.
*During this workshop you will be creating the bowl . You will pick from one of 3 glaze colors.
When the bowl has dried, glazed and fired I will call you for pick up! (usually 3 weeks)
Second Annual Studio Show
I'm so humbled that 2 of my instructors from the Flint Institute of Art are coming to my Second Annual studio show!!
We will have 3 booths filled with functional and decorative pottery.
Artists:
Karyn Konkel @konkelclay
Jeff Hageman @jeffhagemandesigns
Danielle Hawkins @danijohawkinspottery
Show starts at 9 am! Can't wait to see you all again. Last year was my favorite show ever.
Gnome Pottery Party!
Join me for a workshop at the Historic Durand Depot!
June 26, 2022 at 1 pm on the main floor.
This workshop will be all about adding texture to clay and creating little gnomes for your garden/homes.
Tickets will go on sale on May 26!
Holiday Website Sale
My website update will be Small Business Saturday, November 27th at 1pm.
And then on November 28th, "Artist Sunday", I will be adding one of a kind pottery pieces that have been hand painted with watercolor glazes by Laura McGuire. These are limited and truly special.
I'm IN LOVE with this apple blossom Michigan mug.
So fun collaborating with other artists!
#danijohawkinspottery
Studio Pottery Sale
We have missed seeing all of our customers and meeting new people too! Come by my studio on October 2nd for a Pottery Sale!
Karyn Konkel and I will both be setting up booths outside and you will be able to do a walk through of the studio if you would like!
Follow Karyn on Instagram at @konkelclay and myself at @danijohawkinspottery
Follow the event on Facebook for photos and more information too.
https://fb.me/e/1gpCLZfqN
Summer Website Restock
Summer Restock!!
This will be the last website update until November.
Website UPDATE!!
On August 28th I will be having another website update!!!
Starting at 9 A.M. there will be many new pieces that I have been working on over the summer months.
Watch my Instagram and Facebook Stories next week for a sneak peak of some new pottery that will be available.
Thank you!
Danielle
DaniJo Hawkins Pottery