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.

The Introductory course runs on Thursdays and the Continuing/Intermediate course on Tuesdays. However if the Thursday Introductory class is full and there are spaces in the Tuesday class, we sometimes run a combined introductory and intermediate class on Tuesday.

For further information and to register please contact the Guild Education Chair, Shelagh Mirski shelagh.mirski@queensu.ca .

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 and to improve your skills in the studio. The fees do not include the cost of clay or tools, but does include glazing and firing of a limited number of pieces made in class only. The course starts on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, 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. 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. 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 $227.50 (which includes GST but not Guild or studio membership; see the Membership and Classes link for details about costs with various types of membership). This course requires a minimum of 7 people to proceed. The class is held from 7 to 10 pm and runs for 12 weeks starting Tuesday, Sept 23, 2008.  Maximum class enrollment is 10.

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