Pottery Classes for Spring and Summer 2023
Beginners and Beyond: Wheel Thrown Pottery
Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30, April 12 - May 31, 2023
In this 8 week courses we will focus on the core skills of making pottery on the wheel. You will create cups, bowls and plates. You will learn decorating techniques with coloured slips. You will create 10-15 pieces, which will all be glazed and fired, to be picked up a few weeks after the last class. Your pottery will be safe for microwave, oven and dishwasher use.
There will be a range of levels of experience within the class; from absolute beginner to well advanced. More experienced potters may watch the basic demonstrations and advanced techniques will be demonstrated upon request.
$528+hst=$596.64 for 8 week course. Includes all materials and firing.
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Friday Afternoon Beginners Pottery
Fridays, 1:30-4:30, April 14 - May 6, 2023, NO CLASS May 19
In this 6 week course we will focus on the core skills of making pottery on the wheel with complimentary handbuilding techniques. You will create cups, bowls, plates and more. We will learn finishing and decorating techniques with coloured slips. You will create 8-12 pieces, which will all be glazed and fired, to be picked up a few weeks after the last class. Your pottery will be safe for microwave, oven and dishwasher use.
This course is perfect for the beginner, no experience necessary.
$396+hst=$447.48 for the 6 week course. Includes all materials and firing. Link to Square Payment
Teen Pottery, Art and Nature Day Camp
Monday to Friday, August 21-25, 9:30am-3:30pm
Ages 13-16
Summer camp is open to all levels – from zero experience to those who have many years of practice. Beginners will enjoy seeing what can be done at different levels, while more experienced potters will continue to hone their skills. This is a great opportunity to build your portfolio with new materials, processes and techniques. Summer camp is open to all levels – from zero experience to those who have many years of practice. Beginners will enjoy seeing what can be done at different levels, while more experienced potters will continue to hone their skills. This is a great opportunity to build your portfolio with new materials, processes and techniques. Summer camp is open to all levels – from zero experience to those who have many years of practice. Beginners will enjoy seeing what can be done at different levels, while more experienced potters will continue to hone their skills. This is a great opportunity to build your portfolio with new materials, processes and techniques. Summer camp is open to all levels – from zero experience to those who have many years of practice. Beginners will enjoy seeing what can be done at different levels, while more experienced potters will continue to hone their skills. This is a great opportunity to build your portfolio with new materials, processes and techniques.
$575+hst=$649.50 Includes all materials and firing.
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I developed this course over many years at the London Clay Art Centre, and it was always a popular favourite. I have 20 years of teaching experience and have taught over 5000 people beginners pottery! I have taught summer camp for most of those years and really enjoy working with young people, as I like to see myself as a positive influence as a practicing artist. I have a vulnerable persons check, liability insurance for the business, and Standard First Aid. I will be the only adult on site most days, although my apprentice may be there part of the time.
Immersive Pottery Day Camp for Adults!
Monday to Friday,
August 14-18, 2023, 9:30am-4pm
This camp will be suitable for all levels – from zero experience to many years’ – as we can all learn from each other. Beginners will enjoy seeing what can be done at different levels, while more experienced potters will benefit from revisiting the fundamental truths of what we do.
The studio is located at 4353 Queens Ave, Ailsa Craig, ON N0M 1A0, which is actually in Nairn, (a small community just outside of Ailsa Craig, 20 minutes Northwest of London).
Beth Turnbull Morrish
Bad weather policy: I will use the 511 app to check road conditions 2 hours before class. If "red" or "yellow" you will be notified by email that the class is postponed and added to the end of the session, keeping the same number of classes. No refunds can be offered.
Missed class policy: There are no refunds or makeup classes available for group classes, but I will review the missed lessons and help you catch up next class.
In this week long course at Turning Bull Pottery studio in Nairn you will learn wheel throwing and hand building pottery techniques. We will make cups, bowls, plates and a bunch of other pottery stuff! You will decorate all of your projects using coloured slips (clay paint), then I will clear glaze and fire them in my kilns. Later you will return to pick up your completed, fully functional pottery which will be safe for use in the microwave, oven and dishwasher. We will also do one special outdoor firing on the last day.
Our days will be balanced between pottery making and projects in other media, plus a bit of time outdoors and in the forest. There will be a focus on non-traditional and recycled materials. A sketchbook will be provided (unless you already have your own) and we will practice sketchbook use and Art Journaling for idea generation.
The day will be split into 3 work periods, with two half hour breaks. Students should bring snacks, lunch and a refillable water bottle. Wear appropriate clothing and sunblock for outdoors and closed-toed shoes are required for the studio. Phone/device use will be discouraged, including during break time, in order to foster a present-minded, communal atmosphere.
All clay, tools, aprons, art supplies and other materials are provided and included in the course fee, participants will not have to bring anything. You can expect to go home with 6-10 pottery pieces, some other cool artwork, lots of ideas, new skills, friends and memories!
I am really looking forward to this week. We will have a good time playing with clay, making art and getting outside.
In this week long course at Turning Bull Pottery studio in Nairn we will practice wheel throwing and hand building pottery techniques. We will make cups, bowls, plates and a few other projects. You will decorate all of your projects using coloured slips (clay paint), then I will clear glaze and fire them in my kilns. Later you will return to pick up your completed, fully functional pottery which will be safe for use in the microwave, oven and dishwasher. We will also do a special outdoor Raku firing on the last day.
Our time will be focused on creating and finishing wheel thrown pottery, with emphasis on the learning process, practice, and quality over quantity. A few hand building projects will be included. We will also practice sketchbook use and Art Journaling for idea generation. All clay (˄6 Mid Smooth Stone), tools, aprons, art supplies and other materials are provided and included in the course fee, participants will not have to bring anything, (unless you have your own sketchbook, otherwise one will be provided for you to keep). You can expect to go home with 6-12 pottery pieces, some other cool artwork, lots of ideas, probably some recipes, new skills, friends and memories!
The day will be split into 2 work periods, with a full hour for lunch. We will eat outside and go for a walk. Plan to bring a lunch bring lunch and a refillable water bottle, as there is nowhere nearby to eat. Wear appropriate clothing for outdoors and closed-toed shoes are required for the studio.
Cost is $650 + hst = $734.50, payable in advance to confirm registration. Payment methods include: cash, cheque, etransfer, credit card by phone or
using this Link to Square Payment.
519-709-0053
beth@turningbullpottery.com
www.turningbullpottery.com
