Clay Pottery of the Southern States
Friday, October 20
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Lakes Region Library
Community RoomJoin the SETS Foundation to learn about humanity's history and usage of clay and pottery techniques. Make your own pot with air dry clay!
Clay pottery hasn't been in use as long as other lithic tools but nevertheless, it comes with a long and varied history and played a critical role in how early humans both stored and prepared food. The earliest documented pottery hails from China and can be dated to about twenty thousand years ago.
In this program, we will be examining samples of pottery shards from Florida and other Southern states that can range in age from a thousand to four thousand years old, as well as several complete pots. You'll be shown some traditional sculpting and shaping techniques that you'll then use to build your very own clay pot to take home!
Seating is limited and registration is required. Please register with the online calendar, in person, or by calling us at (352) 726-2357.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the presenter and do not necessarily represent official policy or position of the Citrus County Library System.
Lakes Region Library
The Lakes Region Branch is located on Druid Road in Inverness. This location features a Genealogy collection, law research, and more.