Ceramic Arts: Adults new
Dive into Handbuilding
18+ years
Take your handbuilding to the next level! Work with slabs, coils, pinching and more. Learn the finer points of these techniques that will give you consistency, the ability to work on a larger scale and the opportunity to take advantage of the expressive, organic qualities that only handbuilding can offer. For throwers, this class will challenge you to think about constructing with thrown parts. For painters and decorators, you will learn methods to construct plates that will provide beautiful canvases for your drawings and glazing. Firing and open studio time included. Open Studio access is limited and students are required to sign-up for studio time in advance. By registering for this program, the student acknowledges they have read and agree to the studio procedures outlined in the Student Ceramics Handbook found in the Online Notes for the class activity on ActiveNet. Students new to PdA must complete a studio orientation prior to accessing Open Studio time; please email info@placedesarts.ca to arrange an orientation. Teacher: Fredi Rahn 26968 • W • Oct 5 - Nov 9 • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM • $215
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Fundamentals of Wheel Throwing & Handbuilding 18+ years
This class is suited to absolute beginners and those looking to explore the fundamentals of ceramics. You will gain an understanding of working in clay to build skills and confidence on the wheel. We will cover preparing clay, basic handbuilding, an introduction to the wheel, finishing and glazing. For the first class, new students should purchase a half box of M-340 clay and a pottery tool kit from Place des Arts’ Registration Desk. In the first class, students will discuss other clay options and supplies. Firing and open studio time is included. Open Studio access is limited and students are required to sign-up for studio time in advance. By registering for this program, the student acknowledges they have read and agree to the studio procedures outlined in the Student Ceramics Handbook. Teacher: Fredi Rahn 26954 • M • Sep 19 - Nov 14 • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM • $255 26956 • M • Jan 16 - Mar 6 • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM • $235 26959 • M • Apr 3 - Jun 5 • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM • $255
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Intro to Glaze Making
18+ years
This class will introduce potters and hobbyists to the world of glaze making. You will become familiar with the materials and recipes that make cone 6 glazes and learn about colour development. At the end of this class, you will have a small batch of your own personal blend of glaze! This class is suitable for students of all skill levels with their own studio or an interest in understanding glaze making. Please bring a respirator with P100 filters to each class, all other supplies included. This workshop will not cover decorative application of glazes on pottery and only test tiles will be fired in this class. Teacher: Vin Arora 27172 • SA Oct 22, SU Oct 23, SA Oct 29, SA Nov 5 • 2:00-5:00 PM • $165
Intro to Pottery: Throw a Basic Cylinder 18+ years
In this beginner workshop, get a taste of what pottery is all about. You will learn the foundational steps of creating pots on a wheel: how to wedge clay, centre, pull and shape a basic clay cylinder. The skills you develop here will lay the groundwork for future pottery classes. Clay and tools are provided in class. This workshop is process-based; no pots will be fired or finished. Teacher: Clive Tucker H O M E TO O UR ARTS C O M MUN IT Y
