Filipino Vase Carving with Ashley Starace | Sunday, September 27, 2026

Join us for a special collaboration with local ceramicist Ashley Starace for a Filipino Vase Carving Workshop!

In this workshop you will receive a pre-thrown clay vase or tumbler cup and Ashley will guide you through carving designs into your piece, inspired by traditional Filipino motifs and tattoos. At the start of class, Ashley will talk about the diverse regions of the Philippines and written languages. She will also present traditional Filipino designs and share their symbolism and meanings. You have the option to have your name written in Baybayin, an ancient pre-colonial Sanskrit, and choose designs that correspond to specific regions in the Philippines, that you will trace onto your vase/cup and carve away!

Ashley has taken the time to study her cultural heritage and she is excited to share it with anyone who wants to learn more about Filipino language and art! We hope you can join this workshop, take a deep dive into learning together, and come away with a beautiful ceramic piece for your home.

Instructor glazing is included in your ticket for a single color. If you'd like to decorate and glaze your piece with more details, you can register for a glazing session dated 2 or more weeks after your workshop to come back and glaze it yourself. This is a great option for folks who have intricate glazing designs in mind or who want to learn about the glazing part of the process.

Finished pieces will be available approximately 4 weeks after the workshop date.

Tickets are non-refundable if cancelled within 72 hours of the event. However, we'd be happy to transfer your tickets to a friend for you!

Come as you are. We recognize that different brains and different bodies come with unique strengths and limitations, and we'll work with you to find techniques that work for your mind and your body. Art is for all bodies and we're proud of our vibrant and supportive community. Hate has no place in our studio.