The Clayhouse welcomes
BILIANA POPOVA
We are thrilled to introduce two unique specialty workshops featuring the talented Biliana Popova.
Join us for an enriching opportunity to learn directly from Biliana, whose passion and skill will inspire participants of all levels!
Clay As A Tool
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Sunday, June 1st
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*All levels welcome
Learn how to use clay as a tool in your studio practice by creating custom texture stamps, signature stamps, molds for simple and complex forms, drape, press and hump molds, bas-relief/sprig molds, foot makers, diameter shapers, templates, ribs, edge trimmers, shrink rulers, and more.This hands-on workshop begins with a 90-minute overview of tools and their uses, followed by clay-building sessions using slab construction, solid forming, and carving. You’ll have time to experiment, design, and refine tools tailored to your unique studio needs, with support and demonstrations from Biliana throughout.
By the end of the day, you’ll walk away with a set of custom tools—and the know-how to continue creating them.
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Workshop Details:
Date: Sunday, June 1st
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (includes a one-hour lunch break from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)
Location: Green & Bisque Clayhouse
1563 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104The workshop will begin with a demo from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM, followed by material prep and drying time during lunch. You'll then have three hours of hands-on toolmaking time in the afternoon.
Lunch Info:
Lunch will be provided. Please plan to bring your own lunch if you have any dietary restrictions. We have a communal refrigerator where you can store food and bev during the workshop.Materials Needed:
Please bring your essential hand-building tools: needle and carving tools, ribs, ruler, brushes, a notebook, and a pencil. The Clayhouse will provide workspace, clay, boards, turntables, drying fans, and cantal wire. Additional tools such as cookie cutters, circle cutters, and foam will also be available.We’re looking forward to a great day of making with you!
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$165
Introduction to Making Jewelry with Precious Clay Metal
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This is a TWO DAY workshop
Day 1: Saturday, June 28th, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (includes a 1-hour lunch break from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)
Day 2: Sunday, June 29th, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM -
*All levels welcome
Discover how to make pendants and earrings from fine silver Precious Metal Clay in this two-day workshop. The experience begins with a two-hour intro to forming and molding techniques, including hand-building, mold-making, hollow core beads, bas relief, and slab construction.You’ll explore design possibilities and craft your own pieces with Biliana’s guidance, learning skills such as texturing, refining, soldering, and patination.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with wearable jewelry and a new appreciation for the creative potential of metal clay.
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Day 1: Saturday, June 28th, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (includes a 1-hour lunch break from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)
Day 2: Sunday, June 29th, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PMLocation: Green & Bisque Clayhouse
1563 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104Day 1 will include a two-hour demo, followed by hands-on design and construction time. Day 2 includes a one-hour demo on post-firing finishing techniques, with additional time to refine and complete your pieces.
Lunch Info:
Lunch will be provided. Please plan to bring your own lunch if you have any dietary restrictions. We have a communal refrigerator where you can store food and bev during the workshop.Materials Needed:
Please bring idea sketches, a notebook, a pencil, an X-Acto knife, and your basic hand-building tools.Materials Fee (included in workshop fee):
$75 per student
Includes: 20g Fine Silver Clay, polymer modeling clay, cork clay beads, silver wire, posts, soldering materials, silicone mold, shared modeling and finishing tools, and firing/polishing in rock tumblers.We’re excited to spend the weekend making beautiful, wearable art with you!
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$325
Materials Fee (included in workshop fee):
$75 per student
Includes: 20g Fine Silver Clay, polymer modeling clay, cork clay beads, silver wire, posts, soldering materials, silicone mold, shared modeling and finishing tools, and firing/polishing in rock tumblers.
Join waitlist for
workshops with Biliana Popova
hello@gbclayhouse.com
626.791.9220
1563 North Lake Ave.
Pasadena, CA. 91104
About Biliana Popova
Biliana Popova is a Los Angeles-based ceramic artist; In addition to her studio work, she is currently an adjunct professor at Glendale Community College teaching beginning and intermediate hand-building ceramics and full time ceramics teacher at Flintridge Prep School in La Canada, CA. She holds a Masters in Ceramics from the National Art Academy in Sofia, Bulgaria. In 2013, she received first place in the juried American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA) Ceramic Biennial in Pomona. Her work is now included in the permanent collection at AMOCA. Her work was selected by the Art Museum Council of LACMA and featured at their 2012 Art + Architecture Tour as a special project. She was also the cover featured artist on “500 Figures in Clay,” Lark Books in 2014.
instagram: @bilianapopova
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