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September 19 - November 8
Strictly Functional Pottery National, presented by LCF, is a national juried competition of quality pieces of functional pottery. The annual event began in 1993 and is recognized as one of the top ceramic exhibitions in the country.
The exhibit will be housed at the Lancaster Museum of Art.
2025 Workshops & Events
Mark Hewitt- 1-day Demo Workshop
Nathan Willever -3-day Hands-on: The Character of Clay
Nathan Willever -3-day Hands-on: The Character of Clay
September 20, 2025
9:00am-4:00pm
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Strictly Functional Pottery National Juror - 2025
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Workshop with Mark Hewitt:
"I’m looking forward to demonstrating a variety of throwing techniques, ranging from small items like mugs, plates, and bowls, to medium sized pitchers and jars (and maybe a teapot!), as well as a larger “Ten Gallon” pot made in sections.
The emphasis will be on quick and proficient throwing of thin-walled pots.
In addition, I’ll pull handles, trim feet, and decorate with slips.
See you there!"
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Cost: $95 per person
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Dress for comfort and varying temperatures in working studio warehouse setting. We do have parking, but carpooling is recommended. Overflow parking will be available at neighboring businesses.
We will provide lunch, and you may bring additional snacks and a waterbottle.
Nathan Willever -3-day Hands-on: The Character of Clay
Nathan Willever -3-day Hands-on: The Character of Clay
Nathan Willever -3-day Hands-on: The Character of Clay
October 10-11-12, 2025
9:00am-5:00pm
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Nathan Willever is a studio potter living in Philadelphia. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ceramics from Maine College of Art & Design. Nathan’s functional pottery, made from local materials, has been featured in numerous national exhibitions and publications.
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The Character of Clay; Working with Native Materials
“In this workshop we will focus on using locally sourced native materials in our pots. We will work on the wheel to make better pitchers, boxes, oil pourers and teapots. We will expose the character of the clay by carving and combing the surface of our pots. You are encouraged to bring samples of rocks, shales and clays that are local to you. We will process these materials and make simple glaze blends that will be gas-fired later.”
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This workshop is for experienced potters. Attendees should bring tools & local materials, and will leave with their un-fired pieces made during the workshop.
LCF can provide firing at a cost per piece.
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10 people max
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Cost: $350 per person
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BRING: tools, local materials & towels.
We will provide clay and lunch.