ōtium
leisure; free time
undisturbed state of mind
a time to reflect and cultivate intellectual and creative interests
(Basically the Roman concept of retirement - first recorded usage 190 AD)
What is Otium?
A longtime dream of professionally trained ceramic artist Lori Roderick, Otium Ceramics & Studio is a combination working studio/retail/teaching space on the first floor of a house in the heart of the Augustana College Hilltop neighborhood. Small and old (c.1909) with a welcoming front porch and an awesome little yard, Otium fits right in with the eclectic, vibe of this Rock Island neighborhood.
Stop by to browse, buy the perfect gift, sign up for a workshop or watch work in progress. I regularly offer hand building clay workshops for small groups and sell one-of-a-kind functional pieces, decor and sculptural art objects for home and business.
Hours of Operation:
I’m in at out of the studio most days.
Check the otiumceramics.com calendar. Open hours are posted weekly.
Or email me and set up a time to stop by. I’d love to see you!
Gallery
A collection of current and past work - for sale unless otherwise marked.
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Workshops //
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Make your own keepsake pumpkin just in time for spooky season
Tuesday September 1st 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Adults - SOLD OUT
Thursday September 3rd 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Adults - SOLD OUT
Friday September 4th 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Adults - SOLD OUT
BYOB (21+) if you’d like
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Keep your plants company with a set of 3 mushrooms!
Thursday October 15th 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Adults - 1 spot left
Friday October 16th 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Adults - 4 spots left
Sunday October 18th 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Adults and Teens - 1 spot left
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Get in the spirit! Hand build a special Christmas tree.
Thursday November 5th 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Adults - SOLD OUT
Friday November 6th 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Adults - 2 spots open
Sunday November 8th 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Adults and Teens - 8 spots open
HOW DO I REGISTER?
Email (otiumceramics@gmail.com) with your preferred day and time. I will confirm your reservation and send a reminder a few days before the event!
WHEN AND HOW DO I PAY? Pay with cash, check, Venmo, Zelle or credit card when you arrive at the workshop or class.
WHAT IF THE WORKSHOP I WANT IS FULL?
Email me! I will keep a wait list. If there is enough interest I can add another date/time or if there is a cancellation I will contact you.
WHAT IF I HAVE TO CANCEL?
I know life gets in the way of things sometimes but please let me know as soon as possible. With only 8 spots in each workshop, I want to be able to offer your spot to someone else.
GOT A GROUP? WANT TO BOOK ALL 8 SEATS FOR A WORKSHOP AT A TIME CONVENIENT FOR YOU?
Perfect to celebrate a birthday (age 14+), team build with colleagues, hang out with gal pals, make family memories. Email me at otiumceramics@gmail.com to plan a creative event specially for your group. $360 for a group of 8.
Creative activity literally lowers cortisol levels. It’s science, people!
Join me for Project Workshops at Otium
Limit of 8 participants for each 2 hour workshop.
Adults only for evening classes.
Sunday afternoons open to adults and teens.
All experience levels welcome. Guidance will be given throughout the session.
Register now to reserve your seat! Email otiumceramics@gmail.com. Include name of each participant and date of the workshop. Pay at the workshop. $45 (Venmo, Zelle, Cash, Credit Card accepted).
Class fee includes all materials and tools and one finished pot or piece per person (unless otherwise noted). You will create the piece. I will bisque fire, glaze, and glaze fire your piece after the workshop.
Pick up the finished piece 2-3 weeks after class.
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Have a question or Looking to Purchase Pottery?
Send a message and let’s figure it out together.