2026 Workshops • Clay

Each workshop participant will receive a SEASON PASS to the Laguna Art-A-Fair for each workshop they attend. Tickets can be picked up at the ticket seller’s booth anytime after you purchase a workshop. All workshops are 4.5 hours per session, from 10:15 am to 2:45 pm. Open to individuals 16 and older, unless otherwise specified (12-15 permitted with parent/guardian participation.) All materials are provided (except as noted). Workshop fees are non-refundable. Parking Information.

Join me for a fun and creative hand-building clay class where you’ll sculpt your own unique Highland cow. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn basic hand building techniques while shaping your own shaggy-haired highland cow with lots of personality.

No experience needed-just bring your creativity. You’ll be guided step-by-step through forming the body, adding horns and textures, and giving your Highland cow its own quirky expression. By the end of the class, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind sculpture.

You will be painting the project at home when is completely dry. Instructor will give painting options and a demo and give you a photo to take home for reference.

Limit: 6 Participants
Skill Level: Beginner and Up

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Highland Cow

with Cyndi Malsed

• Mon 6/29/2026

Join me for a fun and creative hand-building clay class where you’ll sculpt your own gnome tealight. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn basic hand building techniques while shaping your own whimsical gnome with lots of personality.

No experience needed-just bring your creativity. You’ll be guided step-by-step through forming the body, rolling out the clay and textures, and giving your gnome its own quirky expression. By the end of the class, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind sculpture. You will be painting the project at home when is completely dry. Instructor will give painting options and a demo and give you a photo to take home for reference.

Limit: 6 Participants
Skill Level: Beginner and Up

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Gnome Tealight

with Cyndi Malsed

• Mon 7/20/2026

Sculpt your own precious dog

Join me for a fun and creative hand-building clay class where you’ll sculpt your own precious dog. Please bring a picture of your dog for inspiration. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn basic hand building techniques while shaping your own fur baby with lots of personality.

No experience needed-just bring your creativity. You’ll be guided step-by-step through forming the body, sculpting the head and adding hair texture, and giving your dog its own sweet expression. By the end of the class, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind sculpture. You will be painting the project at home when is completely dry. Instuctor will give painting options and a demo and give you a photo to take home for reference.

Limit: 6 Participants
Skill Level: Beginner and Up

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Dog

with Cyndi Malsed

• Mon 8/17/2026

Join me for a fun and creative hand-building clay class where you’ll sculpt your own unique dragon. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn basic hand building techniques while shaping your own mythical dragon with lots of personality.

No experience needed-just bring your creativity. You’ll be guided step-by-step through forming the body, adding horns and textures, and giving your Dragon its own unique expression. By the end of the class, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind sculpture. You will be painting the project at home when is completely dry. Instructor will give painting options and a demo and give you a photo to take home for reference.

Limit: 6 Participants
Skill levels: Beginner and Up

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Dragon

with Cyndi Malsed

• Mon 7/6/2026

Join me for a fun and creative hand-building clay class where you’ll sculpt your own unique sea turtle. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn basic hand building techniques while shaping your own sea turtle with lots of personality.

No experience needed-just bring your creativity. You’ll be guided step-by-step through forming the body, rolling out the clay and adding texture, and giving your sea turtle its own unique style. By the end of the class, you’ll have an on-of-a-kind sculpture. You will be painting the project at home when is completely dry. Instructor will give painting options and a demo and give you a photo to take home for reference.

Limit: 6 Participants
Skill Level: Beginner and Up

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Sea Turtle

with Cyndi Malsed

• Sat 7/25/2026

Join me for a fun and creative hand-building clay class where you’ll sculpt your own enchanted long-eared bunny. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn basic hand building techniques while shaping your own long-eared bunny with lots of personality.

No experience needed-just bring your creativity. You’ll be guided step-by-step through forming the body, adding long ears and textures, and giving your long-eared bunny its own quizzical expression. By the end of the class, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind sculpture. You will be painting the project at home when is completely dry. Instructor will give painting options and a demo and give you a photo to take home for reference

Limit: 6 Participants
Skill Level: Beginner and Up

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Long-eared Bunny

with Cyndi Malsed

• Mon 8/24/2026

Join me for a fun and creative hand-building clay class where you’ll sculpt your own adorable cat. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn basic hand building techniques while shaping your own kitty with lots of personality.

No experience needed-just bring your creativity. You can bring a picture of your own kitty for inspiration. You’ll be guided step-by-step through forming the body, adding texture and giving your cat its own sweet expression. By the end of the class, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind sculpture. You will be painting the project at home when is completely dry. Instructor will give painting options and a demo and give you a photo to take home for reference.

Limit: 6 Participants
Skill levels: Beginner and Up

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Cat

with Cyndi Malsed

• Sat 7/11/2026

Join me for a fun and creative hand-building clay class where you’ll sculpt your own unique Hobbit house tealight. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn basic hand building techniques while shaping your own Hobbit house tealight with lots of personality.

No experience needed-just bring your creativity. You’ll be guided step-by-step through forming the house adding a tree, window, doors, and textures, and giving your Hobbit house its own style. By the end of the class, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind sculpture. You will be painting the project at home when is completely dry. Instuctor will give painting options and a demo and give you a photo to take home for reference.

Limit: 6 Participants
Skill Level: Beginner and Up

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Hobbit House Tealight

with Cyndi Malsed

• Sun 8/2/2026

Join me for a fun and creative hand-building clay class where you’ll sculpt your own Charming Fox . In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn basic hand building techniques while shaping your own  fox with lots of personality.

No experience needed-just bring your creativity. You’ll be guided step-by-step through forming the body, adding head and textures, and giving your fox its own expression. By the end of the class, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind sculpture. You will be painting the project at home when is completely dry. Instructor will give painting options and a demo and give you a photo to take home for reference.

Limit: 6 Participants
Skill Level: Beginner and Up

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Fox

with Cyndi Malsed

• Mon 8/31/2026