Practice basic hand-building pottery techniques in this one-session workshop as you create a functional and meaningful piece of Judaica. Each student will build a unique hanukkiah, incorporating natural textures to create a one-of-a-kind decorative surface.
Please note: Nazarian Applied Arts courses were previously held at Milken Community School. They will now take place on the Skirball campus.
This is a past program
This program took place on
Sunday, October 25, 2026
About the Workshop
In this one-session workshop, students will learn to roll a thick slab to use as the basis for their hanukkiah design. A clay "holecutter" will be used to make space for the candles, and stamps and other natural textures (provided) will be used to decorate the hanukkiah's surface. The creations will then be glazed by the instructor in a color of the team's choosing. After the workshop, each piece will be professionally glazed by the instructor in the color of your choice and kiln-fired, ready to be enjoyed as a lasting family keepsake for many Hanukkah celebrations to come.
Our workshop will begin with a special docent-led discussion of several hanukkiot from the Skirball’s collection, offering a rare opportunity to learn about their history and artistry while finding inspiration before creating your own hanukkiah.
Instructor: Allison Goodman has been an artist and designer for over forty years practicing in the fields of graphic design, environmental design, and ceramics. Her degrees are Carnegie-Mellon University (BFA) and the ArtCenter College of Design (MFA), where her studies of Digital Theory have inspired her latest experiments in 3D printed ceramics. Allison's Judaica-inspired ceramics can be found in Skirball's Audrey's Museum Store.
