Crystalline Glazing Advanced Throwing Workshop with Craig McMillin

May 8 and 9, 2026

Presented at Cliff House Studio and Gallery

Join us for an extraordinary two day, hands-on workshop with Craig McMillin, a professional artist with more than 30 years of experience creating treasured works for discerning collectors.

This immersive weekend is designed for beginner, intermediate, and advanced potters who want to deepen their skills, explore new techniques, and be inspired by one of the best in thefield.

What to Expect

Set against the breathtaking views from the Cliff House Pottery Studio Deck, participants will learn directly from Craig as he demonstrates his signature techniques, including:

• Crystalline glazing

• Throwing twopiece pots

• Creating large, multisection platters and vessels

• Oncefired (raw) glazing

• And—if we’re lucky—throwing upside down

Each participant will receive one bisque porcelain pot to glaze using Craig’s renowned crystalline glazes.

Lunch is included both days.

Limited to 20 participants.

Weekend Schedule

Saturday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Meet and greet with Craig

• Overview of crystalline glazes, clay prep, and throwing techniques

• Glazing session (one pot per person provided)

• Throwing demonstrations

• Catered lunch

• Additional demos

• Wheel throwing coaching as time allows

Sunday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Craig’s Art Opening | 4:00 – 6:00 PM (open to the public)

• Continuation of Craig’s demonstration pieces and techniques

• Open discussion and Q&A

• Catered lunch

• Additional wheel coaching as time allows

• Kiln Opening!

• Craig’s gallery show opens

AllInclusive Experience

Your workshop registration includes:

• Clay, glazes, tools, and all materials

• Access to potter’s wheels for coaching

• Intermediate and advanced coaching as time allows

• Catered lunches with stunning views

• Full use of studio facilities

• Drinks and refreshments throughout the day

Comments from past Cliff House Studio students:

"The entire weekend was such a lovely experience! Such gracious hosts! Thank you for allowing us to feel like an artist for a few days"

"You made a beginner feel successful. Very good experience. Thanks!"

"I really needed this workshop!"

“Everyone is put at ease and given attention at all levels."

"The meals and beautiful setting were wonderful! Thank you for all the food! Thank you too for being so helpful with my dietary needs!"

"It was delightful! A great time to learn and have fun! Thank you Pam for a wonderful weekend You were encouraging and so Knowledgeable. It was a time to create and fall in love with pottery again!"