2024
This project was funded in part by the Manitou Arts, Culture and Heritage initiative and the Manitou Springs Community Foundation
Sponsored by
The Manitou Art Center
Giffin Grip
Diamond Core Tools
Mayco
Rocky Mountain Clay
Garrity Tools
Glaze Queen
Amaco
StoneLeaf Pottery
Once upon a time a potter joined the Business of Art Center (now the Manitou Art Center) fresh out of college... From an offhand remark to the director-- "wouldn't it be cool to hold a pottery olympics"-- Clayfest was born. Our Potters' games hadn't been seen in 16 years and we changed that in 2022 with a triumphant return. This year's 'fest will happen on Saturday September 28th. Prizes will be given AND FUN WILL BE HAD...
.We are located in Manitou Springs, Colorado and affiliated with the Manitou Art Center. Our games and teaching event will be held on September 28th and 29th at the Soda Springs Pavilion here in Manitou Springs
The Potters Games will be held Saturday with a free teaching event Sunday-- 10am-4pm both days.
CLAYFEST 2024 SCHEDULE
· 9:00a-10:00 – PARTICIPANT SIGN UP
· 10:00-10:30 – FASTEST BUCKET
o Professional: 8 1-lb balls
o Amateur: 4 1-lb balls
· 10:45-11: 15 – RELAY TEAMS COMPETITION (teams of 4)
o One pot each contestant
· 11:30-12:00p – BLIND FOLDED THROWING
o Professional: 5-minute time limit
o Amateurs: 10-minute time limit
· 12:00p-1:00 – DEMOS AND LUNCH
o Mark Wong: Soldner demo
o Soldner Challenge?
· 1:00-1:30 – PARTNERS HANDLE PULL ( 10-minute time limit)
o Professional:
o Amateur:
· 1:30-2:30 – MATCHED SET OF 4 POTS
o Professional: 10-lb ball, thrown off the hump, 15-minute time limit
o Amateur: 4 2-lb balls of clay, 30-minute time limit
· 2:30-3:00 – ASTHETIC THROW
o Professional: 10-minute time limit
o Amateur: 15-minute time limit
· 3:00-3:30 – TANDEM THROWING Judges’ choice
o Professional:
o Amateur:
· 3:30-4:00 – LARGEST POT (with 5-lbs of clay) Height x Width at the top!
o Professional: 10-minute time limit
o Amateur: 15-minute time limit
· 4:00-4:30 – NO HANDED THROWING (judged by crowd response)
FREE FOR ALL!!!!!
Manitou Art Center
Amaco
Giffin Grip
Rocky Mountain Clay
Stone Leaf Pottery
Garrity Tools
GR Forms
Glaze Queen
Mayco
Diamond Core Tools
The Manitou Arts, Culture and Heritage Initiative
The date is approaching fast and we’re making preparations. Don’t miss out!
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September 28th, 2024
10 am -4 pm
Please contact us to register ahead of time and reserve your spot in the fun!
Registration is free when you sign up for at least 3 events until September 21st, 2024. Cost will be $10.00 after that so please sign up early!
Let us know what competitions interest you and if there are others you would like to see.
Clayfest
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