Ceramics Enrichment Program 2026
Join Us for October’s Clay Connection Gathering
Thursday, October 15th, from 6-8 p.m.
The Gallery at 48 Natoma
Program for Ceramic Artists
The “Ceramics Enrichment Program” provides educational opportunities for ceramic artists. Scheduled for the third Thursday evening in Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall, this program will showcase a variety of professional ceramic artists who will demonstrate techniques in sculpture, hand building, and wheel work.
Ceramics Demonstrations
Quarterly from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
The Gallery at 48 Natoma in Folsom
2026 Schedule (Third Thursday evenings)
Ceramics Workshop
Saturdays, April 18 and May 2, 2026
Ceramics Workshop with Sandy Fong Whetstone
*FAA and Ceramics Members only
Clay Connections Club
March 19: Show & Tell and first Challenge announced; Dynamic Surfaces
May 21: Share Dynamic Surfaces Challenge Project
June 18
August 20
October 15
November 19
December 17: Holiday Gathering
*FAA, Ceramics Members, and Students at 48 Natoma
Clay Connections
The Folsom Arts Association is excited to announce new additions to our Ceramics Enrichment Program, created to support and connect clay artists.
Our first addition is “Clay Connections Club,” which is being offered in partnership with the City of Folsom, a casual bi-monthly clay club meeting at 48 Natoma on the third Thursday of each month when a Ceramics Program clay demo is not scheduled (see calendar below). These gatherings provide an opportunity to share artwork and ideas, discuss monthly topics, and participate in creative clay challenges that inspire experimentation. We have planned a few; participants will have input on the rest. It’s a welcoming space to exchange tips on techniques, glazes, and firing while connecting with fellow ceramic artists. To participate, you must be an FAA Member, an FAA Ceramics Program Member, or a current ceramics student at 48 Natoma.
The second addition is “FAA Clay Connections,” a new Facebook group designed exclusively for ceramic artists. Participants may share photos of current work, ask questions about ceramic processes, and post topics of interest to the clay community. To participate in this activity, you must be an FAA Member or an FAA Ceramics Program Member. After becoming a member, from Facebook, visit FAA Clay Connections and request to join the group.
We encourage Gallery 48 ceramics students to become either FAA Ceramics Enrichment Program members for just $15 per year; or – to enjoy and support the full range of FAA programs – you can become a full FAA member for $35 annually.
To participate, one must be a current FAA Member OR a Ceramics Program Member.
FAA Members $30 annual membership fee (includes the Ceramics Program Membership)
Ceramics Program Members $15 annual membership fee
2027 registration coming soon
Benefits – FAA members include all the following benefits.
Ceramics members receive the * benefits:
* Monthly Art Demos featuring mostly 2-D mediums
* 3-4 Ceramics Demos – free
* Access to Ceramics workshops when offered (additional fee for workshop)
* Members Show – fee for registration
* Museum Bus Trips – members discount
* Access to Facebook Staying Connected
* Website access
* FAA Members only newsletters
* Access to Clay Connections
* Access to Facebook Clay Connections
Art Camps (FAA Members only)
2-D Workshops (FAA Member discount)
If you have questions about the Ceramics Enrichment Program,
please contact Sandy Hilton, Ceramics Program Chair, Folsom Arts Association.