Clay Week: Potter's Wheel Intensive

In this five-day workshop, we'll focus on the potter's wheel and immerse ourselves in clay. This workshop is designed for a range of intermediate students with instruction & support in a relaxed studio environment. It is also open to those with experience seeking studio time and space in lovely downtown Nanaimo, Vancouver Island.
The following will be demonstrated & discussed: Building skills on the potters' wheel, self-evaluation and problem solving. A focus on throwing for busy potters who cannot rely on controlled temperatures for drying.
Never know how your work will dry between visits?
What if we could throw so that it didn't matter?
Skills practiced will include throwing for less trimming and attaching when your clay is fresh. In-depth discussions of Throwing for your glazes
Glazing for you pots
Using underglaze on greenware
Attaching handles
How to prep and glaze your wares
Drying and firing processes
Typical Studio Hours for Weeklong Workshops: 10 AM-12 PM demonstration and project descriptions 12 PM-1 PM lunch break 2 PM-4 PM practice and critique, tips and clean up If you are unsure whether this is for you, don't hesitate to email us. Regular Rate: $575 + $100 material fee = $675 +gst