$310

DESCRIPTION

Clay 1 is a prerequisite. The ability to centre a pot and consistently throw a cylinder with intention is MANDATORY.

Clay 2 is a continuation of the Clay 1 introductory course where techniques will be expanded on. Please discuss with your Clay 1 Instructor whether it is beneficial to move on to this class.

Participants will be learning how to increase the size of their work while maintaining control of the clay. Bowl forms will be introduced. Techniques for refining and finishing vessels will help to increase the success rate of throwing. Trimming and glazing will be reintroduced and reinforced.

Clay 3 is the final class in our learn to throw series. Students will learn how to add handles, lids, spouts, and feet as well as altering their shapes further. Decorative glazing and surface decoration will allow you to embellish your pots and begin to develop a voice for your work. The instructor will troubleshoot any problems you may have and help to avoid bad habits that will hold back your progress.

A maximum of 5 pieces will be saved and fired, additional pieces may be kept at a cost of $10/ piece.

DATES & TIMES

Sat Nov 15th 9:30AM - 12:30PM

Wed Nov 19th 5:30PM to 8:30PM

Sat Nov 22nd 9:30AM - 12:30PM

Wed Nov 26th 5:30PM to 8:30PM

There will be a hiatus between classes 4 and 5 for bisque firing. The last class will be a glazing session.

If you miss the glaze class, the instructor will glaze your work for you. We are unable to accommodate makeup dates for missed sessions.

SAT Dec 6th 9:30AM - 12PM GLAZE

YOUR TUTOR

Michelle Minke has been making pottery for many years beginning at Seneca College Toronto and including classes in Yellowknife, Alberta, and Haliburton. She has been teaching high school at Bruce Peninsula District School most of her career. She is so pleased to share her love of pottery at the Owen Sound Artist Co-op Workshop. 

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

Wear clothes to get messy in

ACCESSIBILITY

Hand strength and coordination required

Ability to sit for the duration of the class

Wheelchair accessible