Forged + Fated
A Ceramic Character Workshop + Fantasy RPG Adventure
First, we create the characters. Then, we bring their stories to life!
What if a character you dreamed up could become something you actually made with your own hands? And what if that little clay creation could take you on an adventure…
Welcome to Forged + Fated, a three-part experience that brings together the art of ceramic sculpture and the imaginative world of tabletop role-playing games.
Over three evenings, you’ll sculpt your very own fantasy character from clay, bring it to life with color and glaze, and then step into a shared adventure where your creation becomes the hero of its own story.
Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or you’ve never rolled a twenty-sided die in your life, you’re welcome at the table. No experience with clay or role-playing games is necessary. Just bring your imagination and a willingness to try something new!
Part One: Forge Your Character
Saturday, January 23 | 5–8 PM
Every great adventure begins with a character.
Join ceramic artist Felicia Meyer for an evening of sculpting as you dream up and create your very own fantasy avatar. Will you make a wandering wizard, a woodland creature, a fearless warrior, or something entirely your own?
Felicia will guide you through the process of building and refining your character in clay, with plenty of tools, reference materials, and encouragement along the way.
Beginner Friendly!
Part Two: Bring Your Character to Life
Saturday, January 30 | 5–8 PM
Now it’s time to give your character a little personality!
We’ll return to the studio to glaze our sculptures, adding color, texture, and all the little details that make each one unique. Your finished creation will be fired and ready for its next adventure.
Part Three: Let the Adventure Begin!
Saturday, February 6 | 5–9 PM
Your character has been created. Its story is just beginning.
Gather around the table for a beginner-friendly Pathfinder adventure led by storyteller and Dungeon Master Steve Zatezalo.
Pathfinder is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game, similar to Dungeons & Dragons, where players work together to explore imaginary worlds, solve problems, make decisions, and tell a story as it unfolds.
Steve will guide you through the rules as you play, so there’s no need to study beforehand. Each participant will receive a set of dice and play a character inspired by the sculpture they created.
Expect a little mystery, a few unexpected twists, plenty of imagination, and probably a good bit of laughter.
This isn’t about winning or losing. It’s about creating something together and seeing where the story takes you.
Meet Your Guides
Felicia Meyer is a Beale Pottery studio member and sculpture instructor who brings a wonderful sense of imagination and creativity to her classes. She began teaching sculpture at the studio in 2025 and loves helping artists of all experience levels discover what they can create with clay.
Steve Zatezalo will be your guide through the fantasy adventure. As Dungeon Master, Steve brings the story to life, introduces the characters you’ll meet, and helps players navigate the unexpected. His approach is relaxed, welcoming, and focused on creativity and storytelling rather than complicated rules.
The Details
Dates: January 23, January 30 & February 6, 2027
Time: 5–8 PM for the first two sessions; 5–9 PM for the final adventure
Ages: 16 and up
Cost: $165 per person
Limited to: 12 adventurers
Experience: Absolutely none required!
Your registration includes all three sessions, clay, glazes, firings, guided sculpture instruction, a beginner-friendly Pathfinder adventure, a set of gaming dice, and your own handmade character to keep.
Only 12 seats are available for this special experience!
We hope you’ll join us for a little art, a little adventure, and the chance to make something entirely your own.
Participants will receive a welcome email before the first session. Please note that registrations are nonrefundable and cannot be credited toward future classes.