Exciting Surface: 5-day Ceramic Intensive with Michael Kline
Exciting Surface: 5-day Ceramic Intensive with Michael Kline
Break out of predictable surfaces in this 5-day hands-on workshop with Michael Kline!
This studio intensive is focused on wheel-thrown pots and dynamic surface design. Through a series of engaging exercises, participants will explore mark-making and pattern structure using brushwork, stamping, and incising.
Students will create their own clay stamps and experiment with techniques including pigmented wax resist and inlay. Michael will demonstrate strategies for building surfaces that feel intentional, layered, and responsive to form—helping each participant develop patterns that are both meaningful and visually compelling.
While the workshop emphasizes process over finished work, participants may have pieces bisque fired to take home if time allows. Each student will also leave with a collection of original stamps and a growing personal pattern library to continue developing beyond the workshop.
Perfect for potters ready to move beyond form and develop surfaces that feel intentional, layered, and personal.
Ideal for intermediate to advanced potters with a foundation in wheel-throwing who are ready to push their surface design further.
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In-studio dates: Monday, August 31 – Friday, September 4, 2026
Onsite Housing Available: Sunday, August 30 - Saturday, September 5
Location: Starworks, 100 Russell Drive, Star, NC 27356
Only 9 spots are available in total.
Cost: $985 per student + housing
ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENT A minimum of seven (7) students is required for the workshop to take place. If minimum enrollment is not met, the workshop will be canceled.
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Housing available onsite! Students will arrange their stay at Starworks' onsite artist housing for the duration of the workshop. Starworks charming campus, well-equipped studios, and shared eating & living spaces create a community atmosphere conducive to creativity and collaboration.
There are three room options available:
Option A: Larger Private Bedroom with Private Bath (6 nights) - $1,170 (2 available)
Option B: Smaller Private Bedroom with Private Bath (6 nights) - $900 (2 available)
Option C: Private Bedroom with Shared Bath (6 nights) - $702 (5 available)
Additional details on housing are available at the bottom of this page.
Please direct any questions to contact@starworksnc.org or call 910-428-9001
There are no refunds for cancellations within 45 days of the workshop.
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Additional Onsite Housing Details:
Option A: 150 sq ft room with private bathroom and shared kitchen
Option B: 115 sq ft room with private bathroom and shared kitchen
Option C: 130 sq ft room with shared bathroom and shared kitchen
Prices include utilities. No pets are allowed.
All bedrooms rooms have a bed, night shelf, bedside lamp, and clothes rod/shelf. Linens and towels are provided.
The shared kitchen is equipped with refrigerator, electric stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher, and coffee maker. There are silverware, plates, mugs, glasses, pots and pans, etc.
There is a shared kitchen and living area. Entire building equipped with AC & heat.
En Suite bathrooms have shower, sink, and toilet. For shared bathrooms, all on 2nd floor, there are two shower rooms and two sink & toilet rooms.
Discounts and refunds are not available to students who arrive late or depart early from their housing accommodation.
Option A is ADA accessible. If you require ADA accessible housing, please select Option A for your housing accomodations.