THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER GREAT FESTIVAL!
RAIN OR SHINE!
OCTOBER 25TH & 26, 2025
Saturday 10am – 6pm
Sunday 10am – 5pm
The 34th annual Texas Clay Festival will be held in the Gruene Historical District of New Braunfels on October 24 & 25, 2026.
Featuring the work of over 80 Texas potters and clay artists, the festival offers the opportunity to view and purchase a wide variety of pottery, from traditional to sculptural by the top clay artists in the state.
Come out and enjoy the beauty of what Texas clay artists have to offer!
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DEMO SCHEDULE
SATURDAY
AREA A
11:00am
Carol Schwartz-Medina
Will demonstrate using molds to create her sculptures and functional work. She will have her favorite molds, stamps, and decorating tools for all to see.
1:00pm
Shikha Joshi
Using non-traditional hand-building techniques, Shika will share how she creates organic edges on bowls. She will also demonstrate the process of making double walled bowls.
3:00pm
Charley Pritchard
Has been making Canyon Wind Bells for 16 yrs. He wishes to share with you techniques and experience for making these bells.
AREA B
12:00pm
Lynn Armstrong
Will demonstrate her method of hollow form textured slab building to create her iconic cactus vases. She will also show how she uses Cuerda Seca wax resist to add glazed imagery to her pottery.
2:00pm
Don Brimberry
Will be throwing a two piece tall vase, attached together while freshly thrown, continuing to throw and shape to create a tall form.
4:00pm
Eliana Bernard
Tile making using plaster molds and cookie cutters.
sunday
AREA A
11:00am
Mark Epstein
Will be handbuilding vessels with textured soft slabs.
1:00pm
Chris Melia
Join Chris as he demonstrates how to achieve cohesiveness between form and texture on thrown pieces
3:00pm
Suzanne Horner
Will cover constructing patterns for clay structures and her stencil and underglaze techniques.
AREA B
12:00pm
Ryan Lucier
Will be making a variety of forms while talking about design considerations that effect finishing solutions and ergonomics.
2:00pm
Sadie Pass
Will be demonstrating how she plans and handbuilds her floral surface decoration.
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