Brucemore is partnering with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio to bring you this brand-new clay project! In this workshop, participants will create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind clay peony. The workshop instructor will guide participants step-by-step through this delicate process. Learn how to use forms to pull, shape, and tease the clay into natural looking petals that layer gracefully on top of each other to form your flower. While this project takes patience and practice, the result is well-worth the effort!

This workshop is hosted in the Brucemore Carriage House. All instructions, materials, and tools are provided. Following the workshop, the instructor will take the projects to the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio to be kiln-fired and finished with a professional glaze resulting in a vibrant, perfect peony ready to hang on your wall.

Please register by May 27 at 5:00 PM to reserve your spot. 

What to know before you

• Workshop capacity is limited, and workshops often sell out. Advanced registration is required.
• This workshop is recommended for participants above the age of 12. All children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop.
• This workshop lasts approximately two hours.
• Projects will be ready for pick-up from the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio approximately three weeks following the workshop date.

What to do when you arrive

• Please enter through the gate at 2160 Linden Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.
• Once onsite, please follow signs towards the Carriage House where there is onsite parking available.
• Please check-in for the workshop with Brucemore staff at the Carriage House.

Tips for your visit

• Please consider leaving bags or other larger personal items in your vehicle. A coat rack is available, but it’s not monitored during the workshop.
• All ticket sales are final. Please read our ticket policy here.
• Visitors are encouraged to explore Brucemore during their visit. Take a walk around the grounds, view our peonies blooming in the formal garden, or check out our events calendar to see what tours are available.