topical clay workshops
Most Saturdays we have 3 or 4 hour sessions covering techniques that will help add to your tool box of skills. Our instructors will take the mystery out of things like pulling and attaching handles, making lids that fit and mixing glazes. Most of these are taught by David Johnson unless noted and range from $35 to $75 depending on the materials used for the day.
Discounts available for the following:
Members of Boston Mountain Potters Assoc, TPSG, Arkansas Arts Center, Russellville Arts Center and A Pottery Studio( members and students), can take another 10% off.
Pay for three sessions in a two month period and get the fourth free!
June 7 , 2008: Mug Shots, an important piece to add to your rap sheet.
- This workshop looks at the anatomy, functionality & production, of mugs.
- 10a-1p for $49 (register & pay online to save $5) limited to 8
June 14, 2008: Round out your life, let's go Bowling .
- Wheel thrown, slab, and extruded pieces to appeal to our feathered friends will be discussed and explored
- 10a-1p for $49 (register & pay online to save $5) limited to 8
June 21 ,2008: This makes my Tiles curl (not toes) - instructor Kelley Wilks
- we will go over many tile making processes and what issues to think about when working large. We'll conclude with a demonstration of a back splash or address sign.
- 10a-1p for $49 (register & pay online to save $5) limited to 12
June 28, 2008: Donuts - A favorite of policemen and potters.
- This session will explore the throwing of double wall piece to form a donut shape. Projects using this form as a starting point will also be discussed.
- 10a-1p for $49 (register & pay online to save $5) limited to 8
July12, 2008: Hitting the Bottle may lead to necking
- Some do's and don'ts in clay etiquette. Don't kiss this one off.
- 10a-1p for $49 (register & pay online to save $5) limited to 8
July 19,2008: Platters - Flat Rock not Mo Town, or did the dentist say open wide?
- This workshop will explore the techniques and problems associated with wheel thrown platters.
- 10a-1p for $49 (register & pay online to save $5) limited to 8
July 26, 2008: Keep your hands on the wheel - hand building - instructor Kelley Wilks
- This session will explore the wheel as a hand building tool making platters, bowls & more.
- 10a-1p for $49 (register & pay online to save $5) limited to 8
Aug 2 , 2008: Kiln Firing - .Learn to load, fire and repair your electric kiln.
- For Beginners, Teachers and Artists. more info
- 10a-4p for $49 (register & pay online to save $5) limited to 12 - Register early, fills fast!.
Aug 9 , 2008: Valdez oil spill was slick but these oil candles and lamps are no accident .
- This session will explore the throwing of oil lamps & candles. Projects using this form as a starting point will also be discussed.
- 10a-1p for $49 (register & pay online to save $5) limited to 8
Aug 16, 2008: Glase Fusing with Merlene Walker
- Glass Fusing is the joining of glass together by heat. It is one of the most versatile ways of working with glass today. Join us in this fun filled, hands on, information packed, exciting class. No experience necessary.
is necessary - You will make two pendants and pair of earrings or refrigerator magnets, Learn the basics of glass cutting, placement and firing while receiving extensive information on the technical aspects of kilnwork, safety, and studio set up. Tools, glass and firing are provided!
- 10am till 4pm - $145 includes glass and an assortment of tools you'll need to make your own jewlery.
Aug 17, 2008 Precious Metal Clay with Merlene Walker
- Precious Metal Clay is a wonderful new form of fine silver and gold which can be manipulated like clay, but after firing is solid silver or gold. True alchemy!
- Participants will explore the many methods of imprinting textures on Precious Metal Clay as well as learn to carve, fire and finish it. Working with simple tools, we will experiment with pinched, rolled and hollow forms and finishing techniques, plus fire the PMC to final pieces.
- Sunday 9am till 3pm - Your PM Clay and tools are supplied for this Great Workhsop for just $145
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