Workshop 2 Days Away

It's 2 days before our St. Petersburg Workshop...and there's still time to sign up!


We received 4 new signups today and I know many of you have been waiting and wondering. Go for it - we're going to cover a ton of information and have a blast!

You'll get LARGE....



AND POETIC....



AND LOOSE....



AND POLISHED....


In no time. We hope to see you there!


brenda & tom

One Week Away...

In just 11 days our Large & Loose, Polished & Poetic workshop will take place at St. Petersburg Clay Company in Florida. We still have spaces available.

Tom is getting ready to wedge clay for his 20 lb platter demos and 75lb vessels throwing. He's also going to get you inspired to make sculptural, handbuilt plates.


I'm test firing the saggar kiln and making a bunch of minis for those of you who don't have too many pots for the saggar firing. Bring your own pots, but if you don't have many (or any) I'm making enough for all of you to have your own fired pots to bring home.


The workshop runs from 10am to 5pm saturday and sunday, February 27 & 28th. The cost is $250. Call St. Pete Clay to sign up... we still have space available. (727) 896-CLAY


Come learn the art of Saggar Firing and get great tips and techniques on how to throw larger plates and vessels and loosen up your throwing style.

Call or email us if you have any questions.
We hope to see you next weekend!
Brenda & Tom

St. Petersburg Workshop -- Weeks Away!

There is a lot going at St. Petersburg Clay Company these days - including our Throwing LARGE and Saggar Firing workshop on February 27 & 28th.
It's just 3 weeks away.


We have a good group already getting ready for the event. All participants will learn Tom's throwing large techniques, and how to make dynamic platters and vessels.

They'll then bring their own pots onto the kiln pad and we'll load several saggars into the kiln and kick off the saggar firing part of the workshop. This will cover everything you've ever wanted to know about saggar firing, so bring a pen, pad, pots and most of all, your enthusiasm!


This is our only workshop scheduled in florida in 2010. The next Large & Loose, Polished & Poetic workshop will be held in Port Washington, OH on May 22nd & 23rd.

Participants should call St. Pete Clay Company at 727-896-CLAY to sign up. The weekend is a great two-for-one with Tom's throwing skills and my saggar firing ticks of the trade.

Spaces are still available, so call to reserve your spot. The cost of the workshop for the weekend is $250. It runs from 10am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday, February 27 & 28th.

Don't forget to mark your calendar for your Opening Gallery Reception at the Tim Salen Gallery at St. Pete Clay. The reception will be held on February 19th from 7pm to 9pm. Please join us for one or both events!

If you have any questions, you can call 518.692.7742 or email Brenda or email Tom.

We look forward to seeing you.

Brenda & Tom

2010 Brings New Opportunities

Happy New Year!

Here's Hoping 2010 treats us all well

Tom and I want to wish you all a warm and Happy New Year. We are currently in Florida for our winter art fair schedule. It's unusually cold down here - but not as bad as many of you are experiencing up north!

It's official, we are bringing Large & Loose, Polished & Poetic to St. Petersburg, Florida this February at the St. Petersburg Clay Company.

St. Pete Wood Train Kiln

St. Pete Clay Company is hosting our 2-day demonstration and firing intensive workshop at their wonderful facility on 22nd Street South in St. Peterburg. This renovated train station is amazing. If you've never visited, it's a must stop for all potters. New this year, the St. Petersburg Arts Center is moving into the train station... so you have St. Pete Clay Company, Highwater Clay distributors and The Arts Center all in one stop.

Tom's large platter

Brenda's saggar fired Armor Urn

Tom and I have been working at St. Pete Clay for several years each winter when we come down to Florida. We are thrilled to bring our popular workshop to this venue. The workshop is scheduled for February 27 & 28, 2010 from 10am to 5pm. Come down from up north and enjoy some sunshine... or travel over for this exciting weekend...


As usual, we will divide the days in 1/2. Tom begins the first day with throwing & altering large platters, anywhere from 12" to 36" in diameter. After lunch we go over saggar firing. I'll go over everything you need to know about saggar firing and we'll load YOUR POTS into the kilns. We'll fire the kilns throughout the day.


On Sunday, Tom opens with throwing large vessels. He regularly throws anywhere from 25 to 150 lbs of clay. If you're looking to get larger with your work, Tom will teach you techniques you can go home and employ! But don't be intimidated by what he throws. If you just work in the 5 to 10 range - he'll teach you how to jump up from there. This workshop is for potters of all skill levels. After lunch, we'll unload the saggar kilns, go over results, placement in the kiln, kiln building, surface treatment, form and anything else as it relates to saggar firing.


In the end you'll be full of info and energy to go home and move your work into new directions or deeper into the direction you're going. This is a great 2 for 1 workshop - and chock full of information.


The cost of the workshop is $250 for the weekend. Call or email St. Petersburg Clay Company to register (727) 896-CLAY. And of course, call or email me or Tom if you have any questions brenda - (518)692.7742 tom - (740)502-4374.


We hope to see you here in the Sunshine State - we're keeping our eyes on you! Buy a friend or loved one a workshop "gift" - bring a friend and get inspired - or treat yourself to a workshop that will energize you for months to come!

See you soon...

Brenda & Tom

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