Nov
30
to Dec 14
Nov
17
1:00 PM13:00
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!
Nov
10
1:00 PM13:00
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.!
Oct
20
1:00 PM13:00
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!!!
Aug
4
1:00 PM13:00
May
11
10:00 AM10:00
Mar
30
to Apr 6
Mar
24
1:00 PM13:00
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!
Feb
18
1:00 PM13:00
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
Nov
19
1:00 PM13:00
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
Oct
15
1:00 PM13:00
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!
Sep
30
9:00 AM09:00
Nov
26
to Dec 3
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!
Oct
23
1:00 PM13:00
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)
Oct
1
9:00 AM09:00
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.
Jun
26
12:00 PM12:00
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!
Nov
27
to Dec 4
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
Oct
2
10:00 AM10:00
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
Aug
21
to Aug 28
Summer Website Restock
Summer Restock!!
This will be the last website update until November.
Aug
28
to Sep 5
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
Feb
29
11:00 AM11:00
Frog/Toad Abode on Leap Day!
Saturday, February 29, 11a.m. - 1p.m.
Ages 8+
A new workshop created for Leap Year!
In this workshop, we will be creating a spot for your amphibian friends to hang out once they come out of hibernation.
Using pottery techniques such as slab rolling, slip and scoring, using a hump mold, creating designs and using texture, we will create a frog & toad abode for your garden.
Once your frog home is finished, the instructor will take it back to her studio to allow it to dry and after a bisque fire, will glaze it in one of the three colors (green, blue or white).
Space is limited!
*Please note online registration closes 48 hours prior to class. Please call the shop if less than 48 hours to be sure of space availability for some last-minute fun!
517-295-4673
Refunds require 48 hour notification, please & thank you!
Feb
15
1:00 PM13:00
Bird Feeder
On Saturday, Feb. 15th, Join me for a Pottery workshop at the Historic Durand Depot!
In this workshop we will be creating a hanging Bird Feeder. There will also be an option to make a Bee Feeder for all those bumble bee fans!
In this workshop we will be using techniques such as slab rolling, slipping and scoring, using a slump mold and adding texture. You are encouraged to add embellishments to make it your own unique feeder.
There will be 3 glaze colors to choose from. White, Green or Blue. In this workshop you will also be able to choose if you would like your feeder glazed 2 colors (half/half)!
I will also be bringing twine. If you would like your twine to be a little fancier, I will be giving a lesson on Macrame. You will be able to take the twine home with you so that you can finish it before I am finished with the glaze firing.
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. (I have left ours outside for years and have only had to replace the twine every few years)
The workshop is $35
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!!!
Bring your creativity and I will bring the rest!
Feb
8
1:00 PM13:00
Succulent Planters
In this workshop with DaniJo Hawkins pottery, we will be creating one succulent planter 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 spin on it!
I will bring many planters with different ideas as inspiration!
Once your planter is finished, I will bring it home and glaze it in one of these three colors (pictured above)
The price includes all supplies to create your planter, Glazing, Kiln Firing and delivery back to the Gallery for pick up.
Excited to see you!
Bring your imagination and I will bring the rest!
*Succulent is not included*
Age - 8 and up
Class Size - maximum is 20 and minimum is 5
Cost - $35
Please contact the gallery at (810) 354-8214 to reserve your spot for this class.