I just returned from attending a 3 day Steven Hill workshop http://stevenhillpottery.com/StevenHillPottery/Home.html  in Saratoga NY. It was fantastic! Every once in a while an artist needs a jolt to get them going and this was mine. I am now full of new ideas and directions to follow. I can not wait to get back to the studio and work. Look for some new and inspired pieces for the holiday season! 
I also met some great fellow potters like Randi Martin Kish http://randimartinkishceramics.blogspot.com/and toured the Saratoga Clay Arts Center http://saratogaclayarts.org/. If you get over there you have to check it out. There is private ceramic studios as well a large classroom and gallery space.  Definetly worth the trip.