Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

DATES: October 23, 28, 30, November 4, 6, 13 (19 hours total includes 15 hours instruction/studio time, a 3 hour bonus drop-in session, plus a 1.5 hour finish and pickup session.)

LOCATION: 1960 Hudson Bay Mtn. Rd., Smithers BC

COURSE DESCRIPTION: We will learn the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel as well as learn how to construct 3-dimensional works in clay, using a variety of hand-building techniques such as simple pinching and coil-building methods, and slab construction using rolled slabs. 

We will also explore a variety of simple surface treatments on damp clay, including relief carving and stamping, as well as glaze techniques on bisque-fired pieces using brushwork and resists.

Participants should be able to complete anywhere from four to eight pieces during the workshop.  When the final glaze firing is complete, participants will be notified of the pick-up date and time. 

This course is suitable for both first-timers as well as those who have done a novice/beginners course before and are still working on developing their hand-building and throwing skills.

All clay, glazes and firings included.

SESSION 1: Throwing and Building, Wednesday October 23, 6-9 PM

SESSION 2: Throwing and Building, Monday October 28, 6-9 PM

SESSION 3: Throwing and Building, Wednesday October 30, 6-9 PM

SESSION 4: Throwing and Building, Monday November 4, 6-9 PM

SESSION 5: Glazing, Wednesday November 13, 6-9 PM

SESSION 6: Finishing & Pick-up Session, 6-7:30 PM, date for pick up (fourth week of November, to be determined)

BONUS SESSION: Self-directed non-instructional drop-in session during the second week of November, date to be determined by group.