A New Approach
The Bray is embarking on a new approach to seminars and traditional workshops! We are committed to offering quality learning opportunities to support all student types and will be exploring new formats of condensed learning programs from prominent artists in the field and throughout Montana.
While immersive summer workshops as they were (prior to our 2020 closure) will not return, we look forward to providing alternative summer programs in conjunction with The Bray Incubator program, and workshop opportunities throughout the calendar year. We are currently on trajectory to introduce workshop and seminar opportunities year round in 2025. In the meantime, keep an eye out for an annual summer workshop each year (detailed below)!
Upcoming Seminars and Workshops
Glaze of Our Lives; Understanding Glazes for the Beginner
Glaze of Our Lives is a comprehensive study of ceramic glazes that helps people learn about what glazes are and how they work. This 5 day in person workshop will answer all of the questions you have and smash a lot of the ceramic myths you may have been told. As a class, you’ll take the mystery of materials, formulas and firings and translate them to change your studio forever!
The workshop will be led by Matthew Katz, who has worked as an Artist and Ceramic Engineer for over 20 years. Matt is a co-founder of Ceramic Materials Workshop, an online teaching platform that teaches the ceramics community about glazes and clay. He uses his knowledge of art and engineering to make ceramic science understandable and accessible for people of all experience levels. Discover More About Matt and Ceramics Material Workshop here
Montana Educators – Receive OPI Renewal Units for Classes at The Bray!
DATES:
July 21-July 25, 2025
EXPERIENCE LEVEL:
All Levels Welcome! (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
TUITION:
$775. Includes instructional time, course supplies, and studio use. Please note: all travel, lodging, and meals are additional and the responsibility of participants (detailed below).
*A minimum of 6 is required to run the class
Registration below (orange button)
TRAVEL:
A car is highly recommended for getting to and from The Bray as our campus sits just outside city limits and public transportation, including Uber's and Lfty's are limited. Helena is spread out making walking and bicycling challenging.
If flying into Montana: Helena Region Airport (HLN) is the most convenient option but may have limited flight options. Bozeman (BZN), Missoula (MSO), and Great Falls (GTF) are also options approximately 1.5-2 hours driving distance from Helena. A rental car is required if flying into and out of other airports - NO bus systems run between these cities.
LODGING, & MEALS:
The Bray's campus does NOT have onsite housing or meals available.
There is a kitchenette within the education building which participants are welcome to use during their stay. This includes a: fridge, freezer, microwave, stovetop, oven, drip coffee maker, electric tea kettle, French press, pour over, sink, basic dishes, basic cook ware, and dishwasher. Rule of the kitchen = if you use it, you clean it.
Airbnb's are plentiful in the Helena area. The Lamplighter Inn & Suites is in close proximity to The Bray at 2.4 miles, and The Double Tree and The Great Northern are popular downtown hotels at approximately 3.5 miles from Bray campus.
*For those interested in ride or lodging shares, please email education@archiebray.org and we will add you to a shared spread sheet for those interested in coordinating with one another.*
Past workshops and Seminars
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A New Direction With Overglaze
With Paul Lewing, September 2022
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Montana Art Educators Association
Spring Retreat, April 2022
