topical clay workshops
One Saturday monthly we have a 2 - 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 tiles that are flat and glazing techniques. Most of these are taught by Kelley Wilks unless noted and range from $35 to $75 depending on the materials used for the day.
Discounts available for the following:
Members of aPotteryStudio( members and students), can take another 10% off.
Now Open in NEW location on Wyman Rd, Fayetteville
Warm Glass for Beginners
Sat Jan 21, 2012, 10a-1p
I have been looking forward to this class for a while and now have it for you. We will go over the basics of cutting and creating then off to learn about kiln basics for glass. $75 includes supplies, but please bring your tools (some available but may have to share). Beginners. Limited to 6. Must pre-register. Register at 479-521-3171
Mad About Tiles
Sat Feb 18, 2012, 10a-1p
I love doing this one and everyone seems to really enjoy it. You must discuss it with me before, because there is some prep work I will need to do for each attendee specific to your needs. $65 includes supplies. Beginners to intermediate. Limited to 8. Must pre-register. Register at 479-521-3171
Creative Bird Houses & Feeders
Sat Mar 31, 2012, 9a-noon
We will use multiple methods to come up with a handful of creative and fun feeders and homes for birds (and frogs). Beginners to intermediate. Limited to 8. $45 includes supplies. Must pre-register. Register at 479-521-3171
Warm Glass - Mother's Day and Grad Gifts
Sat April 21, 2011, 9a-noon
We will be making pendants and other items for the Mom or Grad in your life. They will be fired that week for you to give in May. Beginners to intermediate. Limited to 8. $55 includes supplies, but bring your glass tools please (some available but may have to share). Must pre-register. Register at 479-521-3171
Handbuilding Using the Potter's Wheel
Sat May 19, 2012, 9a-noon
Everyone is mesmerized by the wheel but it often takes quite a while to begin to really get the hang of it. In this class you will learn a few methods of making things on the wheel and liking them sooner (less frustration). Beginners to intermediate. $45 includes supplies and limited to first 5. Must pre-register. Register at 479-521-3171
Open for Private Parties and Holiday sales in Nov and Dec 2011.
Let me know the topics you are interested in. Other topics coming-up are:
- Mad about tiles - address sign, mural, backsplashe...
- Surface decorating with slips & stains
- Handbuilding using the potter's Wheel
- Bird houses and feeders - fun & functional
- Hints at working with colored clay
- Warm Glass for beginners
- Jewlery you can wear
- Holiday gift ideas you can make