By Jasper Eyrich-Bingham

My time spent in this short 3-day workshop at the beautiful Ghost Ranch was truly transformative, not only in terms of ceramic knowledge but personally and emotionally. 

I went in with the main goal of figuring out a making method and style that I enjoyed and could pursue using the limited space I have at home. I’m glad to say I came away with that information along with a revitalized connection with myself, my appreciation and love for the wilderness and my fellow potters and clay artists. 

View from the field by Jasper Eyrich-Bingham.

After an 8 hour drive I was apprehensive and usure of what to expect from the workshop. It was different than any I’d taken in the past, focusing heavily on altering forms on the wheel, throwing “complete” objects without the need to trim, and improving technical ability. Although I wish I had more time to make, all the information was well worth my attention. Sarah, along with Karen who taught the hand building portion of the workshop, had amazing chemistry with each other and were incredible teachers and presenters. I will never throw on a wheel again without the phrase “full revolution” popping into my head. 

Sketch by Jasper Erich-Bingham.

I met so many amazing fellow artists, who I had a blast working with in the studio and dining with in the mess hall. 

Clay vessel by Jasper Eyrich-Bingham.

It revitalized my love of ceramic art making and sparked interest in any residency opportunities at Ghost Ranch or the Village Potters Clay Center in North Carolina.

Sketch by Jasper Erich-Bingham. 

I extend the utmost gratitude to the New Mexico Potters and Clay Artist for making this opportunity possible. It was truly transformative.

Atop Kitchen Mesa by Jasper Eyrich-Bingham.

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Jasper Eyrich-Bingham, WNMU graduate as of June 2025, applied and received this year's Judy Nelson-Moore Scholarship to NMPCA annual workshop -- this August with Sarah Wells Rolland and Karen Dubois of The Village Potters Clay Center in Asheville, North Carolina.