Hand-build your own effigy pot and have it fired in a traditional anagama kiln

Effigy pots—pottery shaped to embody animals, humans, or gods—have been a significant form of art and function across cultures for centuries. On Saturday, March 14, join local potter Ellen Sedgwick for a three-hour workshop where you'll explore the history and cultural significance of effigy pots, view examples in the Wilson Museum collection, and hand-build your own using stoneware clay.

After the workshop, you have the option to have your pot fired in Ellen's anagama kiln—a special five-day wood firing process that creates natural ash glazes and flame marks. The firing will take place in April. You can pick up your finished pot from Ellen in Surry, the museum, or have it mailed to you at your expense. Fired pieces will be functional as well as dishwasher and microwave safe.

Please note: Registration is required and space is limited to 8 participants. Registration fee is $45 per person. All materials will be provided.

This program is part of the Wilson Museum’s program series Connecting to Collections: Curiosity, Culture, Climate made possible through the generous support of Bangor Savings Bank.