Paddle and anvil is the unique technique utilized by Phoenix's original indigenous inhabitants to create functional pottery from natural clays that are collected locally. Join August Wood for a workshop teaching you how to use this technique! Afterward, you can paint your very own designs onto a clay pot! Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community member August Wood is a local traditional artist who creates baskets and clay pots. Learn from August the traditional techniques used in making clay pottery by utilizing natural materials commonly used by the Akimel O'odham.