POTTERY CLASSES
Tis’ the season and with it, a new year filled with possibility!
Resolutions abound for many of us in anticipation of better habits and better health. Our days fill up with a multitasking juggle that at times deplete our reserves.
Perhaps this is the moment to gift yourself (or someone you know) 3 hours a week of creative adventure, in community with other like minded folk to shed your distractions and zone/zen out in clay exploration.
I invite you to join me in learning something new at The Handkerchief Factory for a 7 week Adult (and 6 week Children’s) hand building ceramic workshop as we discover together what may be percolating within, accompanied by solid instruction and guidance to bring your musings to fruition while simultaneously de-stressing. Former students may notice that an extra class has now been added to allow enough time to complete the glazing process.
You will learn (and review) various hand building techniques while creating a body of work from wet clay through the glazing and firing process. We will pinch, we will coil, we will attach and drape. You will find your footing as I shepherd you on this adventure with multiple options available in my well equipped studio. Having worked in clay throughout my life and taught at all skill levels, be assured that you will have the support you need whether new to clay or not.
Both a cone 04, (Low-fire) Terracotta clay reminiscent of the colors of the Southwest and a cone 6 (Midrange) White Stoneware will be our clay options. We will meet once a week for seven weeks, (six for children), four classes focusing on wet clay, the last three (two), on glazing. By workshop’s end, you can expect a collection of pieces waiting to become your favorite food or plant vessels!
Classes begin the week of February 2nd, with 2 remaining options for adults and 1 option for children. The Thursday evening Adult offering is filled. Class size is limited to 8, first come first served.
Adult Classes
Offered on either Tuesday evenings from 6 to 9 pm, Wednesday mornings from 9:30 to 12:30, or Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 pm.
The adult cost will be $385 for the workshop, a breakdown of $55 per class for 7 classes including all materials, instruction and firings. Payment is preferred in full at the beginning of the workshop. Accommodation can be made for those who would rather pay weekly. With limited slots available, responding promptly will increase your chances of securing a spot.
ADULT Tuesday EVENING CLASS
Tuesday, February 4th, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, February 11th, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, February 18th, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, February 25th, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, March 4th, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, March 11th, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, March 11th, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
ADULT WEDNESDAY MORNING CLASS
Wednesday, February 5th, 9:30 - 12:30
Wednesday, February 12th, 9:30 - 12:30
Wednesday, February 19th, 9:30 - 12:30
Wednesday, February 26th, 9:30 - 12:30
Wednesday, March 5th, 9:30 - 12:30
Wednesday, March 12th, 9:30 - 12:30
Wednesday, March 19th, 9:30 - 12:30
ADULT THURSDAY EVENING CLASS [filled]
Thursday, February 6th, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Thursday, February 13th, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Thursday, February 20th, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Thursday, February 27th, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Thursday, March 6th, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Thursday, March 13th, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Thursday, March 20th, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Children’s class
Offered Saturday mornings from 10 to 11:15AM for children ages 8 and up.
The children’s cost will be $192, a breakdown of $32 per class including all materials, instruction and firings. Payment is preferred in full at the beginning of the workshop. Accommodation can be made for those who would rather pay weekly. With limited slots available, responding promptly will increase your chances of securing a spot.
CHILDREN’S saturday morning CLASS
Saturday, February 8th, 10:00 - 11:15 am
Saturday, February 15th, 10:00 - 11:15 am
Saturday, February 22nd, 10:00 - 11:15 am
Saturday, March 1st, 10:00 - 11:15 am
Saturday, March 8th, 10:00 - 11:15 am
Saturday, March 15th, 10:00 - 11:15 am
If you have any questions or would like to sign up, please get in touch via the form below. Looking forward to working with you!