Wednesday July 15 - August 19

6:00 - 9:00pm

This class will emphasize making pieces on the wheel or by slab to make wonderful "blank canvases" that can be decorated at the trimming stage before they get fired. We'll make (and troubleshoot!) all types of functional vessels before we explore how to turn them into unique, creative and expressive.

Make mugs, jugs, jars, plates, planters or anything else you can think of. Anything is possible! Bring your project ideas to class and we'll bring them to life.

Class Structure

Week 1: Throw/Handbuild
Build your "blank canvases" on the wheel or by slab, depending on your project goals, interest and ideas.

Week 2: Trim & Decorate
Trim and finish your pieces. We will explore two methods for slip decoration: sgraffito and paper resist, including how to mix your own colours.

Week 3: Throw/Handbuild
Begin a new project on the wheel or continue handbuilding. Learn how to add an organic, "crackle" decoration using sodium silicate to acheive an organic, sculptural finish.

Week 4: Trim & Throwing Con't
After finishing your pieces from last week, we will continue throwing or handbuilding. Learn how to make fun alterations to your pots!

Week 5: Trim & Decorate
Trim and finish your work. We will explore two carving methods: bas-relief and water-etching.

Week 6: Glaze
Learn how to choose and apply glazes properly to showcase and highlight decorative work.

Creative Pottery - 6 Weeks - Afternoons