Clay for Gardeners… and orchid enthusiasts, bonsai-ists, flower arrangers, ikebana – any age, any skill level
3 lessons and firing day – Saturdays with 4 to 8 students. Book now by phone 7732022/email $100 ($60 under 12 yrs).
ANY DAY (MON-SAT): OCARINA / CLAY WHISTLE MAKING – MAKE 3 OR MORE in one session 10- 12.30 or afternoon to suit. $35 ( BY REQUEST FOR GROUPS OF 4 TO 8…)
BIRDS CLASS – MAKE ONE OR TWO BEAUTIFUL HOLLOW FORMS SUCH AS GOOSE, GULL, PARTRIDGE FOR YOUR XMAS PEAR TREE… Easter display, marine theme, etc. in 3 hrs, $50 ea. (with 4 bookings)
Saturdays 9.30-12.30 (also weekdays upon request for 4 or more). Book by telephone: (340) 773-2022
Four 3hr minute sessions, $200 for series.
(Firing fees apply for work produced from week 3, assessed at 4c/ cubic inch)
Week 1: Introduction to clay properties, hydration, plasticity, texture etc. Wedging clay, use of grog etc. Making a slip cup. Making a pinch pot creature, adding appendages, score and slip techniques, making a clay whistle, texturing and smoothing techniques. Coil-building a small vessel, decorating with coil handles, coil animals, patterns rolled in, openwork, 3lb clay provided.
Week 2: Handrolling slabs, throwing slabs, building with patterned pieces, pre-texturing with plants, textiles, found objects, to produce a planter, utensil or similar. Glazing of previous weeks’ work. 5lb clay provided.
Week 3: Starting project to complete by week 4 – eg. house sign/ tray with Asian style cups, plates etc./lighting sconce/ larger animal sculpture. 10 – 15lb clay provided. Glazing work from weeks 1, 2.
Week 4: Complete project, complete glazing of other work. Demonstration of Raku firing. Firing fees will be assessed by size of work at 4c / cubic inch.
