Hands-on Porcelain Workshops in
Antoinette's Studio
Porcelain has its own language. Once you begin to understand how porcelain differs from other clay bodies; its dependence on water, or the lack thereof; how to take it through the different drying stages; how it responds in your hands; and how it behaves in the kiln, everything changes. Most potters gain confidence and begin to work successfully with the medium.
The small-group setting in Antoinette’s Saltillo, Mississippi studio allows her to work with each potter independently. During an intense week of learning, potters begin to grasp the principles of working with porcelain in an authentic way. Those who previously worked with earthenware or stoneware because of their fear of working with porcelain gain enough confidence to make the switch. Those who have worked with porcelain for some time discover new things about the diva, allowing them to refine their skills and push their own boundaries further.
Antoinette’s workshops are about exploration, and potters get the why behind working successfully with porcelain. Wheel throwing, handbuilding, altering, carving, design, drying, glazing and firing become part of a journey that leads potters to excel in their own right.
The small-group setting in Antoinette’s Saltillo, Mississippi studio allows her to work with each potter independently. During an intense week of learning, potters begin to grasp the principles of working with porcelain in an authentic way. Those who previously worked with earthenware or stoneware because of their fear of working with porcelain gain enough confidence to make the switch. Those who have worked with porcelain for some time discover new things about the diva, allowing them to refine their skills and push their own boundaries further.
Antoinette’s workshops are about exploration, and potters get the why behind working successfully with porcelain. Wheel throwing, handbuilding, altering, carving, design, drying, glazing and firing become part of a journey that leads potters to excel in their own right.
Upcoming Studio Workshops
Winter Studio Workshop
January 2027 (final dates to be announced)
January 2027 (final dates to be announced)
Spring Studio workshop
May 2027 (final dates to be announced)
May 2027 (final dates to be announced)
Summer Studio Workshop
July 2027 (final dates to be announced)
July 2027 (final dates to be announced)
Workshop dates and registration details will be added as they are confirmed.
What Can You Expect From a Studio Workshop?
Antoinette’s studio workshops are designed for both wheel-throwing and handbuilding potters. The groups are small, and the studio is well equipped for working with porcelain. Antoinette meets each potter at their level of experience, while they also have opportunities to learn from each other's questions, successes and problems.
The workshop can include a broad range of pottery techniques, with an emphasis on how to apply these techniques to porcelain. Potters learn how to design with porcelain for success. On the final day, the group brings everything together when glazing and firing techniques are discussed and demonstrated.
Understanding the characteristics of porcelain is particularly important. Knowing the medium helps to prevent problems such as cracking and dunting, warping and, in some instances, the total collapse of a porcelain form. Potters learn to understand the different stages of porcelain, which tools are best to use, and how to obtain translucency without losing control.
Part of the workshop focuses on the personal artistic development of each potter. The goal is not to make everyone become another Antoinette, but to help you understand the material so that you can build on your own success story.
The workshop can include a broad range of pottery techniques, with an emphasis on how to apply these techniques to porcelain. Potters learn how to design with porcelain for success. On the final day, the group brings everything together when glazing and firing techniques are discussed and demonstrated.
Understanding the characteristics of porcelain is particularly important. Knowing the medium helps to prevent problems such as cracking and dunting, warping and, in some instances, the total collapse of a porcelain form. Potters learn to understand the different stages of porcelain, which tools are best to use, and how to obtain translucency without losing control.
Part of the workshop focuses on the personal artistic development of each potter. The goal is not to make everyone become another Antoinette, but to help you understand the material so that you can build on your own success story.
Antoinette throwing a large porcelain wide rimmed bowl.
Antonette balancing a press molded enveloped bowl on a pedestal.
Preparing for a Studio workshop
Registered students can download the studio workshop material list below. If, for some reason, you do not have access to these tools, do not worry. The studio has a set of tools available for you to use during the week.
Inside Antoinette's Porcelain Workshops
Antoinette started her first Saltillo, Mississippi studio workshop in 2019, and since then she has had the privilege of teaching potters from across the United States and even from abroad. Every group is unique. The questions, discoveries and exchange of ideas between potters are always an important part of the workshop experience.
The images and video below offer a glimpse into some of these workshops.
The images and video below offer a glimpse into some of these workshops.
As potters work side by side, peaceful conversation and the exchange of ideas become a natural part of the workshop experience.
Porcelain potters in Antoinette's studio in Saltillo Mississippi
Antoinette is busy altering a pot while potters are watching.
