Introductory Pottery Classes (with the pottery wheel!)

I have offered workshops in the past. They have always been hand-building projects.
But so many of you have asked me about classes with the wheel.

Up until now I have only been able to offer these one-on-one...  but I'm excited to announce that I have some more wheels.  Introductory classes in throwing are winding up for the summer months.
New classes start up again in September.

Four classes to choose from:
Monday evening 6 - 9 pm
Tuesday morning 9 am - noon
Wednesday afternoon 1- 4 pm
Wednesday evening 6 - 9 pm

6 weeks sessions - $220 (includes clay, glaze and firing)


If you'd like more information or to sign up for a class send me an email or a message through facebook.
 *Fall Schedule *
Starting in September classes will run for 6 weekly sessions. $220.
During the 6 week period there will be 4 sessions of instruction on the wheel, one session of hand-building and a session for glazing.

(Note: Anyone registered in both sessions may continue with wheel work throughout the period if they prefer).


Fall Session #1 (September-October)Start the week of September 9th.    (Note: no classes on holidays)
Fall Session #2 (October-December)Monday evening sessions start October 28thAll other classes start the week of October 22nd.


Please Note! Class size is limited. So, please book early to get into the class that suits your schedule best. You can sign up for classes by sending me an email or a message through facebook or by calling (902) 542-1213.









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Spring... into a Pottery Class

Corny title. Yes. Sorry!!!


I could wax on about all the benefits of taking up pottery. There are lots of studies in art therapy that show the social, emotional, mental and physical benefits. Arthritic hands may respond really well to the warm water and gentle work-out that helps with circulation and movement. Your mind that's been turning over those zillion things may finally quiet down under the hypnotic movement of the clay on the spinning wheel. Classes usually get a bit silly too, so expect to laugh (truly the best medicine).

If you envision your cupboards filled with hand-made pottery with warm runny glazes, oozing the kind of karma that only comes from items made by hand and with affection, then pottery may be for you! It's certainly what drew me in. 





From early spring through to the start of winter I offer classes in introductory & intermediate pottery. The classes are small and intimate. The people who come are always lovely and more often than not end up as friends if they weren't before. The space is a little log cabin, nestled on the south mountain near Wolfville, Nova Scotia (~8km from downtown) and just up the hill from the little hamlet of Gaspereau. The studio isn't large, but it's well equipped with wheels and work tables, lots of glazes and other goodies. The mood is always relaxed. There is usually some mellow singer-songwriter music playing in the background. If it's cold out, there's probably a fire in the wood stove to keep us warm. If this appeals to you, you're invited to join me. 


Spring 2014 ScheduleIntroductory pottery classesClasses are weekly on Monday evenings from 6-9 pm starting March 31st. *
Demonstration & instruction in both thrown pottery and hand-building are offered in this 6 week class.

During this session you will learn all the basics of creating pieces on a potter's wheel. Over the course of four weeks you will get to make bowls and mugs. The 5th week is an opportunity to finish up your pieces and learn hand-building techniques. In the final week you will learn how to glaze all your pieces. 

$215 (supplies, 10 lbs clay, glaze and firings included)

Limited space. 

Intermediate pottery classesTwo options: Classes are weekly on Sunday evenings 6-9 pm starting March 30th or Monday afternoons 1-4 pm starting March 31st. *
$215 (supplies, 10 lbs clay, glazes and firings included).
$215 (supplies, 10 lbs clay, glazes and firings included).
Limited space.

Beyond bowls: four weeks on the wheel working on more advanced shapes and perfecting the ones you already know, one week of soft-slab construction.  Finishing up with a marathon of glazing all these creations. If you can wedge clay and centre it on the wheel, know what bisqueware is and also that glaze is not paint... this class is for you!!




* no classes on Easter weekend* dare I even say... "storm make-up" scheduled for May 25th


How To RegisterPlease contact me directly to register. You can reach me by email. Phone: 902.542.1213 or message me on Facebook.



To stay current on classes, workshops, shows, sales and other things I might be up to, please visit my Facebook page. 



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Some Basic Japanese Pottery Forms

While there are many Japanese pottery forms, we'll take a look at a few of the most popular in this post.

Perhaps the most beloved Japanese pottery form is the chawan, the tea bowl. The popular style is actually derived from the simple, disposable rice bowls made by Korean potters.

While the chawan is most often reserved for tea ceremony, the yunomi is a teacup intended for everyday use. A yunomi is taller than it is wide, and often times they are sold as a pair, with one slightly larger than the other (the larger one for the husband, the smaller for his wife).

A Japanese teapot is called a kyusu. A yokode kyūsu has a side handle, a ushirode kyūsu has a rear handle, and a uwade kyūsu has the handle on top.

Most sake cups are essentially a miniature chawan, and come in many different shapes. A choko (which means "boar's snout" for it's shape) is typically a very small sake cup, guinomi (which means "gulp cup") is typically larger. Many people collect guinomi as works of art.

A tokkuri is a sake flask. Again, tokkuri come in many shapes and sizes, and are quite collectible.Posted byUrban Jeffat3:29 PMEmail ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to PinterestLabels:pottery1 comment:noitalMay 19, 2012 at 12:44 PMMore please!

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