Throw, Alter, & Play with Rebecca Chappell

Bring an element of playfulness into your ceramics practice with this workshop. Teaching artist Rebecca Chappell will demonstrate fun and imaginative ways to create classic forms like candlesticks, baskets, and wall tiles. By merging hand building with wheel throwing, participants will learn how to combine these two techniques in innovative ways. This workshop is one that embraces mistakes as a powerful tool for learning and encourages play to search for ideas.

Dates: April 11-13
Workshop Fee: $410 (includes meals)
Materials Fee: $30

Optional Housing: $65/night double room; $90/night single room

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About Rebecca

Rebecca Chappell received her MFA from the NYSCC at Alfred University in 2008 and her BFA from The Cleveland Institute of Art in 2003. Chappell has participated in solo and group exhibitions across the US. Rebecca lives and maintains a studio in Philadelphia PA.

Workshop Schedule

Daily Schedule:
Friday, April 11: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 12: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 13: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

  • Please arrive at the Commons by 8:45 a.m. each day to grab breakfast; instruction begins in the studio at 9:00 a.m. The group will break for lunch at 12:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Breakfast is the only meal served on Sunday.
  • Participants must agree to follow Watershed’s health & safety guidelines. Read them here.

What to Bring

  • The materials fee includes:
    • 25lbs stoneware
    • White slip
  • Participants must bring:
    • Favorite tools for hand building & throwing
    • Wire tool
    • X-Acto knife
    • Needle tool
    • Scoring tool
    • Hand towel
    • Brushes for slip

Housing & Meals

Watershed provides continental breakfast and self-serve lunch Friday and Saturday. Breakfast is the only meal served on Sunday. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free diets can be accommodated. Those with additional dietary needs are welcome to bring supplemental food to store and prepare in Watershed’s studio kitchenette.

Workshop participants make their own dinner arrangements. Various restaurants and take-out options are accessible via car.

On-Campus Housing

Watershed offers housing in single occupancy or double occupancy rooms furnished with twin beds. Single occupancy rooms are $90/night and double rooms are $65/night. Those who would like to reserve housing may do so with their registration.

Bathroom facilities are shared but can be used by one person at a time, much like a bathroom in a home. Participants must bring their own sheets, blankets, and bath towels. Pillows and mattress pads are provided. 

Housing is limited; participants requesting housing and will be assigned rooms on a first-come, first-served basis.

Those arriving Thursday, the day before the workshop, should arrive between 2:00 p.m. and NO LATER THAN 4:00 p.m. to check in and be shown to their room.

Those arriving Friday will be shown to their rooms that morning or at lunch. 

Participants may also elect to stay off campus.

Payments & Cancellations

The workshop fee and any housing fees are due in full with your registration.

Please familiarize yourself with Watershed’s Cancellation Policy.