Ceramic Glazing
Ceramic Glazing
Sequoyah Johnson (she/her)
Sequoyah Johnson is the Austin-based ceramicist behind The Coy Collection. Her work is a distinctive mix between modern shapes with childhood iconography, and it’s that nostalgic design sensibility that’s drawn brands like Nike, Free People, West Elm, HGTV and Microsoft to the Coy Collection for collaborations.
After receiving her BFA in Ceramics and Art education, Sequoyah taught k-middle school art for seven years. That playful sensibility translates directly into The Coy Collection, which launched in 2018.
The Coy Collection offers a variety of ceramic wares that make you feel good - connecting functional artwork to self love and care. Our mission is to empower, inspire, and spark joy in everyday rituals. Each piece serves as a lil reminder that your body + home are worthy of smiles, love, and warmth.
✸ Serving Joy with Ceramics: Ceramic Glazing
Studio Snapshot: We are taking a hands-on approach to unlocking the joy for both our inner child and our today self. We will be playing with clay, as our form of sketching to connect our preliminary ideas to engage with our younger self. We will be breaking down these ideas into simple icons to represent these moments/memories we have unlocked and glazing pottery to visualize the connection between what we needed then and what we need now. At the end of this session, you will be taking home the tangible reminder of the conversation within and the joy you require and you deserve, then and now. You can use these pieces when you need a ‘serving of joy’ in your life.
What can students expect from this studio session? I want participants to be able to connect to themselves and create in a safe environment. I want the vibe to be exploratory.
Are prior skills necessary for this session and if so what? None
What do you want students to get out of your workshop? I want everyone to feel relaxed and grounded, returning home with beautiful handmade goods.
How many student slots are available for studio session? 15
Material cost fee for participants?: $50pp in addition to the retreat tuition fees - $50/pp. This fee includes a ceramics set of: cup set (2), plate set (2), or one cup and one plate + glazes + clay
What do you hope to get out of this retreat?: I’m generally just excited to create with everyone!