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Pottery Classes at the Guild |
If you are interest in one of the following classes, registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, so you are encouraged to call the coordinator responsible for the class. Please note that classes will only run if there are enough students, so timely registration is important. For more information on details about costs you can view the sign-up sheet accessible either through the home page, or the following link Membership and Classes.htm.
Introductory course:
This course lasts 12 weeks and costs $265
(which includes GST) plus a refundable key deposit of $25. The course has 2
components: 1) 3 hours
of instruction once a week and 2) use of the pottery
studio to practice for the 12 weeks the class runs. It's a great **opportunity
to learn the many
aspects of pottery making while having the oppportunity to
improve your skills in the studio.The contact person for this course is Shelagh
Mirski shelagh.mirski@queensu.ca
or alternate contact is Linda
Abbott, 549-3546 or linda.potteryclasses@gmail.com.
The course starts on Thursday, Jan.31/08, from 7 to 10pm, and requires a minimum
of 7 people to proceed. Maximum class enrollment is
10.
Continuing/Intermediate Class:
This class is open to all Guild members and
will be taught by Patty Petkovich. If you are not a Guild member you are welcome
to join. Those participating must be able to center with ease and throw a
cylinder, bowl and a plate without too much difficulty. The class is held from 7
to 10 pm and runs for 12 weeks starting Tuesday, Jan.29. It will include
limited firings (2 bisque and 3 glaze) of pieces made during class time only.
Part of the
curriculum will include glaze making and application, and
preliminary instruction on using the kilns. The fees do not include the cost of
clay, tools or glaze materials. Students will work together, in and out of
class, on making their own glazes with the help, guidance and approval of
the
teacher. Preference will be given to new students but those who have taken
previous intermediate classes are welcome to register. The cost of this
class
is $215 (which does not include GST or Guild membership). This course
requires a minimum of 7 people to proceed. Maximum class enrollment is 10. Those
interested should contact Shelagh Mirski shelagh.mirski@queensu.ca
or Linda Abbott 549-3546 or linda.potteryclasses@gmail.com.