glass – Old School Clay and Ceramics

This is a 4 week class, specifically for adults, in which you will be introduced to the basics of throwing and pottery. The class will meet Sunday afternoons , 4 – 6 pm, April 3, 10, 17, and 24. The class is limited to 4 people. The outline of the class is as follows:

Week 1:
- - You will be throw 5 balls of clay, of which you will keep 3 that you like. Focus is on centering
  - We will make a slab bowl and use texture to decorate
  - Review of different ways to finish or decorate your pots.
Week 2:
- - You will trim the pots you made from the previous week. How to trim a pot
  - You will make 1 slab plate
  - You will throw 4 balls of clay, time permitting, of which you can keep 2 of your finished pots. Focus is on shaping.
  - Review pots that you have made. Discuss ways that they could be finished /decorated/glazed.
Week 3:
- - You will learn about different techniques to finish your pots. The plate you made in the previous week will be finished with a method called sgraffito.
  - You will throw 3 balls of clay, time permitting, of which you can keep 1.
Week 4:
- - You will glaze all your pots made previously. You should potentially have as many as 8 pots that will need glazing – pending no disasters along the way.
  - You will trim your pot from the previous week. Underglazes will be used to decorate your pot.

Your pots will be available for pick up within 3 weeks of your last class.

Please review my studio rules prior to signing up for a class or workshop.

To reserve your seat, click here: Intro to Pottery – April

There are catfish, dogfish, why not garden fish? In this workshop, you will make a fish (or bird), about a foot long, or two smaller, perfect for adorning your garden. Using a template, or making one of your own design, you will be led through the steps to make a fish similar to the ones pictured. The fish have a layer of glass melted over them, giving them a sparkle when the sun hits in the garden. The fish are two sided but only one side can have the glass. I have had my fish outside all winter for two years, now, with no impact on them. Driftwood and birch not included This workshop will take place Wednesday, August 11 and18 from 6 – 8 pm. Two hours is saved for each workshop, but it is likely the full 2 hours will not be needed. The workshop is limited to 8 attendees. All ages welcome, though, out of an abundance of caution, vaccination is required, as are masks, until further notice.