Artist Kim Murton to Teach Whistle-Making Workshop

Ceramic artist known for bold, patterned designs offers hands-on class at Kilnfolk Clay Studio.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Ceramic artist Kim Murton will be teaching a workshop on how to create animal- and face-shaped whistles at Kilnfolk Clay Studio in Vancouver, Washington on Saturday. Murton is known for her distinctive, patterned ceramic art, fiber art, and illustrations that blend influences from pre-Columbian art, comic books, and The New Yorker magazine.

Why it matters

Murton's workshops provide a unique opportunity for the local community to learn hands-on creative skills from an established artist. The whistle-making class taps into the therapeutic and playful aspects of making music through DIY craft, which can be empowering for participants.

The details

In the workshop, participants will learn Murton's techniques for shaping and decorating ceramic whistles in the form of animals and faces. Murton has previously taught children's art classes and is also scheduled to lead a clay boat-building class later in March at another local studio.

  • The whistle-making workshop will take place on Saturday, March 5, 2026.
  • Murton will also teach a clay boat-building class on March 14 and 15, 2026 at Clay Works Vancouver in Hazel Dell.

The players

Kim Murton

A Vancouver-based ceramic artist known for her bold, patterned designs that blend influences from pre-Columbian art, comic books, and The New Yorker magazine. She has previously taught children's art classes and will be leading the upcoming whistle-making and clay boat-building workshops.

Kilnfolk Clay Studio

A ceramic arts studio in Vancouver, Washington that is hosting Murton's whistle-making workshop.

Clay Works Vancouver

A clay studio in Hazel Dell, Washington that is owned by a couple who used to take Murton's parent-child art classes at the Marshall Center.

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What they’re saying

“My style is kind of a mixture of pre-Columbian, ancient ceramics, comic books and The New Yorker. Those are my influences.”

— Kim Murton, Artist (The Columbian)

What’s next

Murton will be teaching a clay boat-building class on March 14 and 15, 2026 at Clay Works Vancouver in Hazel Dell.

The takeaway

Murton's upcoming workshops provide a unique opportunity for the local community to learn hands-on creative skills from an established artist, tapping into the therapeutic and playful aspects of DIY craft.