Arrowsmith Potters' Guild
Classes
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"Classes" Classes are filling for fall. Contact the Gallery for start dates and schedule. A $25 deposit will hold your seat in any class or workshop. Go into the Gallery during open hours or register by phone. How about a gift certificate for that clay enthusiast? Birthday parties, parent & child time, family or corporate events. Talk to us about scheduling classes for your group.
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| POTTERY CLASSES Handbuilding or Wheel Throwing Start Dates in February, April and October |
Twice weekly - Handbuilding on Mon & Thurs or Wheel Throwinging on Tues & Fri Evenings 6-9pm or Daytime 9-12pm or 1-4PM Phone the Gallery for registration. See information below for more details. |
| POTTERY DECORATING | By Appointment Morning or Afternoon Sessions available |
| PARENT & CHILD CLAY PLAY TIME | By Appointment Afternoons 1-3pm Birthday Parties can be arranged |
| NOTE | Handbuilding class schedule may include a Raku Firing day. Check with the Gallery for potential date (most often a Sunday morning) at the time of registering. There is a $5 fee to cover additional firing costs for that day only. Handbuilding class schedule has one skipped session to accommodate drying times. |
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Handbuilding - Mixed Skill Level : 8 sessions ... Max. 10 students |
Fees and Supplies: $170 - Clay, bisque and glaze firing of class projects included. |
Tools Required: sharp knife (exacto), dense sponges, rubber scraper, serrated scraper (plastic comb, etc.),
small paint brush for slip, apron, hand towel, bucket for water. These classes offer instruction in coiling, slab building, pinch pot making and other methods.
If enthusiasm takes hold and students want to make additional items,
they can buy clay through the Guild. |
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Throwing - Mixed Skill Level : 8 sessions ... Max. 8 students |
Fees and Supplies: $170 - 1/2 box Plainsman 340 or B-Mix clay, bisque and glaze firing included. |
Tools Required: Students must have their own tools, hand towel, and ice cream bucket for water. Tools may be available from the Station Gallery for a small fee or purchased from the VI Pottery Supply. These are hands-on classes, focusing on centering clay, throwing simple forms like cylinders and bowls, while developing good throwing habits. Additional clay may be purchased through the Guild. |
POTTERY DECORATING - Mixed Skill Level : 1 session ... |
Fees and Supplies: Mugs, small bowls, small plates and/or decorations available to choose from. Item fees range from $5 - $12 - all tools and supplies needed to finish your chosen item(s) and the finishing glaze firing are included. |
No Experience necessary. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Appropriate clothing should be worn. All supplies are provided. Instructors will assist you to complete personalized mugs/bowls/plates and/or decorations.Items will be ready to be picked up in approximately one week. ***Space is limited so pre-registration is necessary. There are no additional registration fees.*** |
PARENT & CHILD CLAY PLAY TIME - BIRTHDAY PARTIES - Mixed Skill Level : 1 session ... |
Fees and Supplies: $25 for one parent with one child. Each additional child is $15 per child. All supplies are provided. Instructor will assist you and your child to each build a cup, bowl or plate and decorate it. We will glaze and fire the pieces ready for functional use. |
No Experience necessary. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Appropriate clothing should be worn. All materials, clay, tools and instructon are provided.Items will be ready to be picked up in approximately one week. ***Space is limited so pre-registration is necessary. There are no additional registration fees.*** |