Workshops Spring 2010
Clay Hand Building
with Gail West
Sunday, June 13, 2010: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday, June 20, 2010: 10:00am - 1:00pm (For Glazing)
Refreshments provided, but please bring your own lunch.
Cost: $120 + $30 Clay, Glazing & Firing Fee
Handbuilding with Clay - come try your hand at sculpting or simply rolling, coiling or slabbing clay to make bowls, cup and plates. Gail will demonstrate totally unique ideas for you to create ornaments like birdhouses and rock sculptures for your garden. You will be amazed at what you can achieve.
This is a beginner to intermediate class. There is no previous pottery experience is required, but those with pottery experience will be able to expand their knowledge and develop their skills.
Chainmaking
with Sandy MacFarlane
Sunday, June 13, 2010
10:00am - 4:00pm refreshments provided, but please bring your own lunch.
Cost: $80 - tools & supplies provided; cost of silver wire is extra (by weight)
For centuries, goldsmiths made chains for personal adornment in various styles. This one-day workshop offers the opportunity to learn the skills and techniques to make your own bracelets or necklaces based on traditional patterns.
Besides learning a variety of patterns, you will explore ways to make basic jump rings, how to work with various thicknesses of wire, how to make simple clasps, as well as techniques for finishing and polishing your chains. Brass, copper and nickel wire are included in course fee. Those wishing to work in silver (at additional cost), should contact the instructor prior to the workshop.
Supplies: Due to the small scale of objects, visual enhancement tools are recommended, such as a magnifying visor or magnifying glass (please bring your own). Manual dexterity and attention to detail are important skills needed in this course.