Pottery in Archaeology: Past and Present

The San Diego Archaeological Center (SDAC) and the Kumeyaay

Ipai Interpretive Center (KIIC) are proud to announce two upcoming Second Saturday events. We hope that you will join us for this fantastic and informative program. 

Class 2: Kumeyaay Pottery Workshop at KIIC  

Date: February 18, 2012

Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm 

Location: Kumeyaay Ipai Interpretive Center 

Address: 13104 Ipai Waaypuk Trail (Silver Lake Road), Poway CA 92064

Phone: 858-922-8043

Website: www.poway.org/index.aspx?page=354

Contact: Dan Cannon

Martha Rodriguez, Kumeyaay-Tipai, potter, basket weaver, artist, and educator will conduct

a class on how to make pottery from raw clay. Students will go home with a small olla created at the workshop.

The lecture will include:

- Martha's describing her pottery collection, letting the class know what to expect for

the day, and showing a video of her mother making pottery, basketweaving, etc.

- Grinding the raw clay and mix with water.

- Martha will demonstrate how to make an Olla.

- The class will make a medium size olla to take home!

Students will need to wear clothes that can get dirty, and bring a bandana to wear around

their mouth to keep from breathing in dust. Students will also need to bring a bucket to mix

the clay and then to carry home the damp olla.

Registration fees for both Classes:

Members of KIIC or SDAC: $75

Non members: $100

The San Diego Archaeological Center was created in 1993 to provide an archaeological curation facility for the San Diego Region. The Center was the first nonprofit organization in the nation dedicated solely to curating and sharing archaeological collections with the public.  Planning is underway to create a spacious and light-filled lobby, enhanced exhibition space, classroom, library and research areas. A new entryway will feature native plant landscaping designed to promote conservation, outdoor exhibit and seating areas, water elements and improved signage to promote the Center as a regional tourist destination.  

The Mission of The San Diego Archaeological Center is "to preserve archaeological collections and promote their educational, scientific and cultural use to benefit a diverse public."