I am available to teach short-term master classes or present lecture/demonstrations in almost any facet of ceramics. While presentations can be tailored to suit your particular needs, I am also prepared to offer the following: ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSIONS: DESIGN & EXECUTION. Two to five day workshop.      The entire process, from preliminary drawings through cost analysis, samples and detailed models. Discussion of marketing for large scale works. This master class need not be only for those working in clay; the problems and challenges of commission work are much the same in any medium. LOW TEMPERATURE OVERGLAZE DECORATION. One or two day workshop.      A discussion/demonstration of luster glazing and decals. Students will work with these methods on their own fired pieces. COLORED CLAY. One or two day workshop.      A slide lecture/demonstration on the use of color in clay as an alternative to glazing. How to prepare and combine colored clays and incorporate them in handbuilding and wheel work. A hands-on experience for students at any skill level. RAKU. Two day workshop.     Devoted to basic glazing and firing methods of this Americanized Asian technique. Easy clay and glaze formulation and simple kiln construction will be discussed. Students will use their own bisqued pieces. SCULPTING CLAY FIGURATIVELY. Two to five day workshop.      Developing referential forms from a live model using traditional handbuilding techniques - pinchforming coil building and slab construction. Not the usual pipe-in-the-back armature method. Lectures      I also have several one to two hour slide/lecture programs that might be of interest. CEREMONIAL CLAY.      The historical and contemporary use of ceramic objects in rituals. (Of general interest.) MARKETING.      A slide lecture/discussion on research, pricing, selling, fairs, and promotion. (Could be open to students in all media.) COLORED CLAY.      A slide lecture/demonstration on its use as an alternative to glaze. (A short version of the workshop described above.) ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSIONS.      Preparation and execution. (Could be open to students in all media.) JAPAN - A QUICK TOUR FOR POTTERS.      Sights and sites of Japan and some of its potters. RUSSIA - WEST MEETS EAST.      Four city visit with major clayworkers of the former USSR. LEON NIGROSH: MY OWN WORK.      From the beginning to now, including utilitarian pieces, sculpture, humorous works and architectural projects. My Background      I have been a professional clayworker and teacher for over twenty years. My current work is in porcelain luster and architectural commissions. I am also the author of CLAYWORK, 3rd edition, which is widely used in school systems throughout the United States. My second book, LOW FIRE, has just had its tenth printing. My most recent book, SCULPTING CLAY, is now in its third printing. All three books are available thru this website.      If any of the suggested programs fit your plans for visiting artist workshops, or if I can arrange other programs for you such as throwing or handbuilding, contact me to schedule dates and times and discuss fees. Private Lessons      If you are interested in private lessons in my Worcester studio, contact me.