This is a two day workshop on two consecutive weekends.
The first weekend will be devoted to working with the clay, and creating the pieces. This portion of the class consists of some initial instruction, a guided hands-on/demonstration period, and then an open work period. I will talk about how to work with clay and get it to do what you want, as well as what not to do with clay. Then I will lead everyone through some examples using different construction techniques, such as slab, coil, and modeling, after which I will provide individual support on the particular project that each person would like to make. My goal is for each person to have at least 3 small works made by the end of the day.
The second weekend is for glazing and decorating the now fired work. Again, some guidelines and different decoration options will be discussed, followed by individual assistance in each project.
This workshop is focused towards people who are new to clay, or perhaps have even never worked with clay, and would like to see what it's about. Of course experienced people are always welcome as well.
| When: | November 6th and 13th, from 1pm to 4pm |
| Bring: | Grubby clothes, a hat and your enthusiasm! |
| Who: | Kids and Adults, 8 or older. Kids under 12 should be accompanied by an adult. |
| Cost: | $40, or $25 for November 6th only, please indicate when registering |
| Where: | The Morgan Hill Art Guild |
| 17265-B Monterey Road, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 |
There are 12 spaces in this class. In order to ensure I have enough materials, and to secure a position in the class, please RSVP by Monday, November 1st.
Please register by contacting Shelly Hanes at the Morgan Hill Art Guild, (408) 778-0054, or myself, at (408) 781-0957.
This is a one day workshop devoted to learning how to make an end-blown whistle/flute and then making one. Having prior clay experience is helpful, but not required for this class. We'll go over a bit about clay in general, talk about how some whistles work, and then the particular project we'll be doing. If all goes well at the end of the day you'll have a working, tooting whistle! Unfortunately, at the end of the day you still need to leave the flute there so I can get it fired.
| When: | December 4th from 1pm to 4pm |
| Bring: | Grubby clothes, a hat and your enthusiasm! |
| Who: | Kids and Adults, 12 or older. |
| Cost: | $30 |
| Where: | The Morgan Hill Art Guild |
| 17265-B Monterey Road, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 |
There are 6 spaces in this class. In order to ensure I have enough materials, and to secure a position in the class, please RSVP by Monday, November 29th.
Please register by contacting Shelly Hanes at the Morgan Hill Art Guild, (408) 778-0054, or myself, at (408) 781-0957.
The details of this workshop or currently being worked out. Please check back again later.
| When: | TBD |
| Bring: | Grubby clothes, no hat required and your notebook? |
| Who: | TBD |
| Cost: | TBD |
| Where: | Mother Earth Clay Art Center |
| 790 Lucerne Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 | |
| http://www.mamasclay.com |
There will probably be many spaces in this class, if it is a demo, unknown spaces if it will be hands-on.
Registrations will be made through The Mother Earth Clay Art Center, at 408.245.MAMA (6262)
Classes for different age groups can be arranged if there is interest. I can also do demos, or specialty workshops as arranged.
I have been working with clay for more then 12 years and have recently branched out into holding classes and workshops so I can help more people learn about the wonders of working with clay.