Make Plans for October...

Labor Day has come & gone - Summer is coming to a close - and thoughts of Autumn are in the air, so of course Tom and I are eager for our next Saggar Firing and Throwing Large Workshop here in Ohio!



Look for our full-page ad in the October issue of Ceramics Monthly (due out mid-sept) and check out our websites for more info on our work. Here's Tom's website and here's Brenda's website.


The road to the studio...

The Studio...

Our two-day demonstration and firing intensive workshop is scheduled for Saturday & Sunday, October 24th & 25th in Ohio's beautiful rolling hills of Tuscarawas County. If you'd like to sign up - download our description and registration form and email it today!





This 2-day workshop will run from 10am til 5pm both days, we provide breakfast snacks and lunch for the weekend. The total cost is $295. If you come with more than one person, ask for our family & friends discount.



Student Work!



Call or email us if you have any questions. We hope to see you in October!

Brenda & Tom

SAVE THE DATE!

OCTOBER 24 & 25, 2009


We're in the heat of summer - but October is quickly approaching and that means another version of Large & Loose, Polished & Poetic is on the calendar.

Our May workshop was another successful event - with all participants walking away filled with enthusiasm and exciting ideas.



Our October workshop will be held here in Port Washington Ohio on October 24 & 25th from 10 - 5pm. It's the same format, a firing intensive and demonstration workshop. Start making those small pots - burnishing them and gearing up for the hands-on part of the workshop.



Call or email Brenda or Tom for more information.





Thanks to Marty, Lori, Frank, Jeremy, Phyllis, Karen & Tom for making this another great weekend!





If you have any friends who may be interested, please pass our information forward.

Here's a look at our websites:

Brenda McMahon

Tom Radca

Keep an eye out, too, for our full page ad in the October issue of Ceramics Monthly.

Interested in buying a pottery in NY?
Check out Brenda's Studio & House Sale here:

We'll see you down the road!
Brenda & Tom

Workshop 4 Weeks Away!

Our First 2009 Large & Loose, Polished & Poetic workshop is just 4 weeks away.



Spaces are quickly filling - though we still have room for many more. The workshop will be held at Tom's Farm in Port Washington, Ohio.



Check out Tom's Webpage....



And Brenda's webpage...



It's going to be a beautiful Spring Weekend In Ohio's Amish Country... filled with learning, growing and inspiration.



Please call or email Brenda or Tom if you have any questions.
The workshop is held May 30 & 31 from 10am - 5pm. It's a 2 day firing intensive and throwing demonstration workshop. Fee is $275.



We'll take care of lunch both days & grazing food in between. Affordable housing is available. Group discounts available as well. Email or Call for a registration form or details: 740.498.4303

See you in May!

Brenda & Tom

May, 2009 Workshop Planned

In 2009, Brenda McMahon and Tom Radca are planning two new "LARGE & LOOSE, POLISHED & POETIC" workshops, both of which will be held in Port Washington, Ohio.

The first workshop will be held on Saturday & Sunday, May 30 & 31st from 10am to 5pm.



During this workshop Tom will give a comprehensive throwing demonstration of both large platters (25 - 30" diameter) and large vessels (4' high).



Participants will learn the skills of throwing large and loosening up both their throwing techniques and their general approach to clay.



Brenda will be offering participants a hands-on saggar firing intensive. All participants should bring between 1 and 4 small pots for the saggar firing. We'll go over the philosphy of this low fire vapor fuming process, techniques on surface treatments and an overview of how to build a saggar kiln.



Tom and Brenda have been collaborating on Throwing Large & Saggar Firing since 2007.

If you are interested in hosting our Large & Loose, Polished & Poetic Workshop at your studio, or an art center near you, you can contact us at 518.692.7742 or 740.498.4303 or email us or visit our websites at BrendaMcMahonCeramics.com or TomRadca.com.

We hope to see you in May!