Round hanging “bubble” birdhouses in clay, decorated with appliques and underglazes

Studio Visit at Taylor Morgan Pottery — Decorate a Bubble Birdhouse

with Lisa Opfer

Fri, August 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

This class offers 3 hours of instruction. Each student is provided a unique wheel-thrown base in greenware clay. Students learn how to convert the clay base into a hanging birdhouse for indoor/outdoor use, decorated with your choice of clay appliques and underglazes to make your bubble birdhouse totally unique! The instructor will bisque fire, clear glaze, and glaze fire to complete the process. All tools and materials are included. Students pick up finished work no later than 14 days after the workshop.

About the artist

Lisa Opfer

Originally from the West Coast, Lisa Opfer has been creating distinctive pottery for over six years. After relocating to the Northwoods with her husband seven years ago, Lisa transitioned from a successful 25-year career in national sales and marketing, where she directed two divisions for a renowned giftware company, to pursue her passion for ceramics. Lisa taught ceramic hand-building and beginning pottery wheel classes at the Warehouse Community Arts Center in Eagle River, Wisconsin for four years. She currently teaches workshops at the Campanile Center for the Arts in Minocqua, Wisconsin, where she also volunteers as the Campanile Center’s Gallery Curator. Lisa additionally offers a variety of workshops from her home studio, located just five miles north of Minocqua — easily accessible off Highway 51 and nestled on scenic Lake Verna. She is also a participating artist in the Northwoods Art Tour each July and October.

What to bring / supplies

All tools and materials are included.

Cancellation policy

Registrations will not be refunded unless the workshop is cancelled by the Lakeland Art League. If a participant cannot attend, they may find a replacement to fill their spot.