The grounds at Edwards Place will be the center of activity on Saturday, June 16, when the Springfield Art Association hosts ROASTED: Hot Pots and Pork from 4 to 8 p.m. This family-friendly event is for anyone interested in learning more about ceramics and is a great opportunity for kids to come out and create a gift for Father’s Day.

Attendees may choose from more than 100 pots crafted by SAA ceramics instructors, apply a glaze and watch demonstrations as their pots are fired by the SAA instructors and ceramics team using smoke, pit or raku styles. Unfired pots range from the elegant to the whimsical, each awaiting a unique glaze to bring out the “magic” of their design.

For those who would like to just enjoy the summer evening while their pot is being fired, ROASTED includes a full dinner featuring a Hickory River Smokehouse roasted pig, music by the Pleasure Chest Blues Band and a cash beer bar provided by Northender. Tickets for the entire evening are $20 per person. Proceeds benefit the SAA School of Art.

To learn more about ROASTED or CJ Niehaus’ classes and workshops, contact Erin Svendsen at 217-523-2631. Examples of Niehaus’ work can be found by searching Christopher Klaus’ photostream at http://www.flickr.com/photos/68504751@N00/.

–Grace Sweatt