Slab-Built Vases
with Jen Pilon
April 2, 2026 and April 9, 2026
Slab-Built Vases
with Jen Pilon
The class on April 2 is FULL! Due to popularity, we have added a second date on April 9! Register for the April 9th class at the link below!
AX Workshop Room | 12 Maple Ave.
Thursday, April 2 | 6-9pm
*Second Date, April 9 | 6-9pm*
$70 per person | Ages 14+
In this hands-on, 3-hour workshop, each participant will design and build their own curvy slab-built vase featuring hollow cutouts. Perfect for beginners and those looking to strengthen their hand-building skills, this session focuses on foundational slab construction techniques, secure attachment methods, and creative approaches to shaping bold, sculptural forms.
Participants are encouraged to develop their own unique vase profile, provided it fits within an 8” x 10” space. You’ll explore how to transform flat slabs into dynamic, dimensional pieces while learning how to construct larger forms using essential hand-building techniques.
Whether you’re drawn to soft organic curves or striking architectural shapes, you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind statement piece—and new confidence in your clay practice. All materials provided. Spaces are limited.
About the Instructor
Jen Pilon is a ceramic artist and educator based in Fundy, New Brunswick, Canada. Through the combination of wheel-thrown forms and tactile carvings, Jen expresses her reverence for ecology. In addition to her sculptural practice, Pilon maintains a production line of functional ceramics and is committed to expanding access to the medium through community-based education. Jen is an active advocate for craft in Canada, currently serving on the Board of Directors for both Craft New Brunswick and the Canadian Craft Federation.
Workshop
Cancellation
Our workshops require a minimum number of registrants to break even after costs, and last-minute cancellations can result in entire workshops being cancelled for all participants – no fun for our instructors or for those who’ve registered for the class. Please review AXs workshop cancellation policy before you register for a workshop.