Mold-Making Basics with Meg Walsh

Meg K. Walsh is the designer-maker behind C&M Ceramics, a small batch ceramic studio, where she creates her signature lines, as well as custom products for business and restaurants. Meg utilizes multiple production techniques in her studio including wheel throwing, jiggering, slip casting and more. Her signature designs are inspired by details found in both the natural and manmade world – the strong horizontal line of turquoise sky meeting the navy ocean, the rhythm of color and pattern in a coiled rope, and the punctuation of pines against a glowing sunset. She is passionate about designing work that has a great attention to detail and an enduring quality. Her carefully crafted pieces are both functional and infused with vibrant, playful elements.

Daily Schedule:
Friday, Oct 3: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, Oct 4: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, Oct 5: 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. Friday and Saturday. Breakfast is the only meal served on Sunday.
• Participants are responsible for their own dinner plans and can make use of the studio kitchenette for storing food and cooking. There are multiple dine-in and takeout options within driving distance from Watershed.

• The materials fee includes all you’ll need for a successful class! This includes but is not limited to:

• • Plaster
  • Buckets
  • Tape
  • Wax
  • Brushes
  • Murphy’s soap
  • Clay
  • Vinyl cottle wrapping
  • And more! 

• Participants should bring:
  • Clothing that you don’t mind getting plaster on
  • Respirator
  • Boxes and packing material for transporting work (we do not keep much of this on hand!)
  • Notebook and pencil

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, mattress pads, and pillows. 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. Housing is limited; participants will be assigned rooms on a first-come, first-served basis.

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. 

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.

• The workshop fee and any housing fees are due in full with your registration.
• Please familiarize yourself with Watershed’s Cancellation Policy.
• Participants must agree to follow Watershed’s health & safety guidelines. Read them here.