leaves – Old School Clay and Ceramics

According to the school calendar, it looks like Friday, September 24 and October 8 are half days. This class is specifically for 3rd and 4th graders and will be limited to 8 students. It will take place over 2 days. The first day, September 24, we will make a mug. Weather permitting, time will be spent outside collecting leaves that will be used to decorate the mug. The second day, October 8, we will glaze the mug and make a small plate to match. All pottery made will be microwavable and dishwasher safe. The class will take place from 12:30 until 3 pm. Attendance will be required for both classes. Finished products will be available for pick up with in two weeks from the class at Prescott.

The mug will hold about 12 ounces, while the plate (or saucer) will be about 5 inches wide.

The plate shown is an example of how leaves will be used to decorate.

Masks will be required.

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Using a variety of techniques, we will make a green man sculpture, that will look handsome hanging in your yard or garden. The history of the “Green man” is unclear. He can be found in many cultures going back centuries. The one thread that runs through all these cultures is the symbolism of rebirth. Given the last year, this seemed a fitting symbol to acknowledge and celebrate. History of green man

Join us as you are led through the steps to make your sculpture. This is a 3 day workshop. The first day will be spent making the the mask, adorned with leaves. While I will show you how to make the sculpture, there is no limit to how your creativity can influence what the final product will look like. This class will likely take the full 2 hours. The second class we will will finish the sculpture and clean it up and underglaze it so it is ready for the kiln. This class may take between 30 minutes to an hour, depending on how much was accomplished the first class. The last class will be spent glazing the sculpture. This last class will also likely take the full 2 hours.

The days of the classes will be Sunday, August 8, 13 and 29, from 3 – 5 pm. Click here for tickets: mask

The image of the green man was done by an unknown artist. We will be making something similar, about 15 inches square, limited only by your imagination. Your sculpture, once completed, could hang outside all year in a protected place.