Sue Fetters The Mudslingers studio offered another inspirational demonstration for its members. Led by Teri Thomas and assisted by Bonnie Roach, this class showcased how to use wax, tape, paper, stickers, and metallic markers as resist materials to enhance pottery creations. Often, members are not aware of all the various techniques that can add a…
Sue Fetters It’s been a busy summer for the potters at the SBR Mudslingers studio. We’ve welcomed new members and are so pleased with the works of art they’ve produced. Some of our seasoned members are still creating remarkable, refined pieces, making the studio a vibrant hub of artistic energy. Our newest members have jumped…
Sue Fetters Our SBR Mudslingers pottery studio offers potential members a wonderfully thorough two–part introduction class exposing them to the fundamentals of clay, glazing, and our studio environment. In the first session, students dive into the art of hand-building. Under expert guidance, they learn to shape, sculpt, and join raw clay, applying these new skills…
Sue Fetters The members of Mudslingers were recently treated to another informative demonstration about Table Top Totems. Janelle Sundberg is an expert on the design and construction of ceramic totems of all sizes and shapes. What makes Janelle’s method so engaging is the freedom to rearrange. Because the pieces are separate, she shows how you…
Sue Fetters John Backes, an expert in wheel throwing at the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) pottery studio, is teaching a workshop sharing his expertise. His workshops are designed to guide members through the technical process of “throwing” clay—transforming a raw lump of earth into functional or decorative creations. John focuses on the mechanics of the wheel,…
Sue Fetters The Mudslingers Pottery Club and once again turned their creative talent into a lifeline for the Tucson community by donating 110 handcrafted bowls to the Interfaith Community Services (ICS). Each year the Mudslingers contribute bowls to the organization’s Empty Bowls fundraiser. Participants can use the bowls for soup and bread and then take…
Sue Fetters Larry Kosiba offered a class on lidded box construction to students of all skill levels at the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) pottery studio. Participants learned the step-by-step process of building both the base and a matching lid. The class focused on the technical skill of making sure the lid fits perfectly. Larry guided the…
Sue Fetters Terri Thomas taught a class at the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Mudslingers studio called Basic Carving Techniques. This class served as an introduction to surface design methods including Sgraffito, Mishima, and Relief Carving. During the session, students learned the differences among these carving styles and applied their chosen technique to create a unique ceramic…
Sue Fetters At the Mudslingers studio, our members offer classes and demonstrations on various ceramic techniques. Terri Thomas and Lori Leonard offered an in-studio demonstration on Underglaze Transfers on pottery. Underglaze transfers are ceramic underglaze designs printed on a thin specialized paper which are transferred onto clay surfaces like temporary tattoos. Underglaze refers to the…
Sue Fetters SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Mudslingers is proud to present our newly elected Board of Directors. These women have worked tirelessly for our club, volunteering many hours and sharing their expertise to the members. They make sure our club is welcoming and helpful to both new and established members. We can’t thank them enough for…