Matt Repsher
Matt Repsher’s exposure to art, design, and ceramics started early, learning from his father about making pots. He earned an MFA from Indiana University, and has taught at Indiana University and the University of New Mexico, as well as in workshops at Penland, Arrowmont, and Pocosin Arts. He was a resident at Pocosin Arts in 2015 and a long term resident at the Penland School of Craft from 2017 to 2020. He now has his studio in Santa Fe, NM.
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Matt's Upcoming Workshops
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Level II
Students have a basic understanding of forming techniques, such as throwing and hand building. Students have taken one or two ceramics classes or workshops.
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Level III
Students have significant experience with clay forming techniques, such as throwing, hand building and modeling. Students are comfortable with ceramics equipment, such as wheels, extruders and slab rollers. Students are self-starting with some formal training and have taken a minimum of three classes or workshops.
Aug 25 - Sep 5, 2025
9AM-5PM
Patterned Vessels
Matt Repsher
Tuition $1,910
Code C1317-25
This workshop focuses on how to develop intricate patterns on vessel forms. Demonstrations begin with wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques and quickly move into surface treatments using inlaid colored slips on greenware. Using these techniques as a foundation, students experiment with patterns to create multi-layered and creative surfaces. All work is made in cone 5 clays and glaze fired using a clear glaze in the electric kilns. Students are encouraged to bring sketches and source materials that relate to forms and patterns. Students can choose wheel-throwing and hand-building.