Introduction to Handbuilding Drop-ins | 18+ | Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays
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Ages: 18+
Instructor: Jennifer (Wednesdays), Amiee (Fridays), Kasey (Saturdays)
Room: Pottery Studio
Try your hand at some handbuilt tableware pieces. Sign up to drop into this class by picking which project you want to learn. Suitable for new and experienced potters. Clay is included (M340S) or you are welcome to bring your own SAS purchased clay to create with. Unfortunately we are unable to give credit if you bring your own clay as supply cost also includes glaze and other materials used in class.
Participation in a Hand building Drop-in includes access to 1 free Glazing Workshop. Items made during the workshop are not able to be glazed on the same day. Glazing Workshops are by invitation only, Current Glazing dates included; Feb 12, 14, 22 Mar 5, 7, 8.
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WEEK 1 Jan 11, 15, 17 |
PLATES Slab roller demonstration and wood plate forms |
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WEEK 2 Jan 18, 22, 24 |
PERSONALIZED ROLLING STAMPS How to use the extruder and make your own personalized stamps (no glazing necessary) |
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WEEK 3 Jan 25, 29, 31 |
PINCHED TEACUPS Pinch pot mugs + Coil handle |
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WEEK 4 Feb 1, 5, 7 |
UNDERGLAZE APPLICATION Ever want to add bright colour to your pottery? This class goes through the basic elements of how to apply underglaze to both newly made clay items and items that have been fired once. (Participants may bring their own unfinished work or select work from the designated items available in the studio) |
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WEEK 5 Feb 8, 12, 14 |
GLAZING BASICS How to finish off your already fired pottery and get good results using glaze. (Participants may bring their own unfinished work or select work from the designated items available in the studio) |
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WEEK 6 Feb 19, 21, 22 |
SOFT SLAB MUGS This class goes through using soft clay slabs to form a mug - template provided |
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WEEK 7 Feb 26, 28, Mar 1 |
LIDDED BOX Instructors will walk you through the process of conditioning clay to get sharper edges and help participants to complete a small hard slab lidded box (conditioned slab will be provided) |
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WEEK 8 Mar 5, 7, 8 |
GLAZING BASICS How to finish off your already fired pottery and get good results using glaze. (Participants may bring their own unfinished work or select work from the designated items available in the studio) |