Learn how to carve intricate designs into a hand thrown dish using underglazes. Come explore the art of sgraffito—"the artistic or decorative technique of scratching through a coating on a hard surface to reveal parts of another underlying coating which is in a contrasting color." In this class, students will decorate one hand thrown plate in black or blue ink to create one of a kind masterpieces.

Tinworks Artist Workshops are evening workshops for adults to learn specialized art techniques and gain insight into artists’ processes through making and experimenting in clay, earthen materials, kilns, and poetry. The instructors are local Montana artists spanning a variety of creative practices and mediums. These workshops are low-cost for the public in order to be inclusive, but to also support the artists. Tinworks is committed to removing barriers to participation. Scholarships available upon request. Space is limited and registration required to allow instructors time to prepare materials. To view project examples and artists’ works please visit the local artist display area in the Family & Community Space. Contact Community Outreach & Education Coordinator Angela Yonke, angela.yonke@tinworksart.org for more information.

Rachael Marjamaa is an interdisciplinary artist based in Philipsburg Montana. She specializes in oil painting, broom making, ceramics, and knitting. Growing up in Montana, traditional crafts have always had a strong influence in her work. Rachael is passionate about creating utilitarian artwork using materials in their rawest form. It is a fun challenge that connects her closer to the land and the people that take care of it. From processing raw wool for hand-knit sweaters, to using deadfall branches for handcrafted brooms. Every resource is cherished and respected. Her oil paintings are inspired by patterns found in knitwear and nature. As a self taught knitter, Rachael has studied fiber art since 2015 and became fascinated with the structures achieved with just a few combinations of stitches. Knitting and nature combine to create paintings of flora and fauna that convey comfort and sentiment.