Hands On History Workshop: Face Vessels
6/21/2025 1:00:00 PM
6/21/2025 4:00:00 PM
Contact: Augusta Museum of History
Contact Phone: 7067228454
Contact Email: education@augustamuseum.org
Website Address: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/augustamuseumofhistory/items/632730/calendar/2025/06/?full-items=
Ticket Price: 30.00
Event Direction: 560 Reynolds Street, Augusta, GA. 30901
Free Museum parking off of 6th street.
Join the Augusta Museum of History this summer for Hands On History Workshops. **This workshop is for adults 18 years or older** On June 21st we will focus on the face vessels from Edgefield South Carolina. AMH Education Manager, Krystal Lyon will share the history of these fascinating objects and show you some that are in the Museum collection. Then local artist A.C. Daniel will teach you how to create your own vessel using air dry clay. (No kiln firing needed) All supplies are included in the price ($30.00) and you can take home your vessel, extra clay and tools to keep on creating. What's included: *All supplies for one face vessel (plus extra clay and tools to take home) *Instruction and techniques for how to create the vessel from airdry clay *Lesson on the history of the vessels *Tour of Edgefield pottery in Museum Collection *Admission to Museum after the workshop What you need to bring: *Apron or wear clothes you can get muddy *Towel *Water bottle and snacks
