Handmade BananaGrams Set

Inspired by the stand of banana trees at our newest studio location on the Big Island of Hawaii, we're making a series of Hawaii-proof, off-grid clay games that can be played on the lanai--and your porch--all year. 

Never heard of it? It's like Scrabble, but without a board and everyone plays at once.  And you keep it in a banana-shaped pouch (which we will also make together!). 

Join us to craft a custom set of BananaGrams and an up-cycled banana-shaped pouch to keep them in! Personalize the back of your tiles with a spectacular reactive glaze or a meaningful symbol; customize your banana pouch with a name, inside joke, or embroidery.  Or make it a pineapple.  Or a fish. Just make it yours. 

Want to make your set with a second pair of hands (a roomie or bestie, perhaps?) GREAT! Just make sure to let us know at check-out so we can save you an extra seat, and bring a canned food donation for the West Side Food Pantry.

Workshop includes two days in the studio,  instruction, templates, firing and dip-glazing, needles and thread, and a selection of some clean, pre-loved fabrics. You're also welcome to bring your own!

Handmade BananaGrams Sets

Colfax: Thursdays, 1/29 and 2/5, 5:30pm

Pullman:  Wednesdays, 2/4 and 2/11, 6pm

Moscow: Tuesdays, 2/10 and 2/17, 6pm

Premium glazes, underglazes and pottery painting available for an additional charge.

Kiln space for a big project like this is limited, so sign up for your spot before we run out of shelves! 

Images are examples of what can be made with the materials, equipment and workshop. The tropical colored set is created using a combination of underglazes and pottery-painting glazes. The green set is created with a celadon laze and wax resist. Each artist's individual creations will be unique, as they are all handmade, and we have the tools for  almost limitless combinations available in the studio..