Wheel Throwing: Next Steps

Schedule

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 20 Nov, 2024 at 09:30 pm

Location

Art Gallery of Burlington | Burlington, ON

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Improve your wheel-throwing technique through individual projects over ten weeks in the pottery studio.
About this Event

Age:18+

Day: Wednesdays, 10 classes

Start/End: September 18 - November 20, 2024

Time: 6:30 - 9:30 PM

Cost: M: $450 NM: $480 (includes material and firing fee)

Instructor: Barbara Taylor

You’ve learned how to centre clay on the wheel – what’s next? Intermediate potters will focus on improving their throwing skills and develop their own individual projects over ten weeks that will include demonstrations of production techniques. Attention will be paid to decoration by playing with surface texture and advanced glazing techniques.

About the Instructor: Barbara Taylor is the potter behind Earth Works Pottery. Showcasing her versatility Taylor has studied multiple art media at Sheridan College, Humber College and The Oakville Art Society. Through her training, she discovered her love of pottery and clay. Taylor’s unique approach to her work has quickly gained her recognition in the local art community and is an active member of the Burlington Potters Guild since 1989. Using old technology, Earth Works Pottery produces functional ceramic pieces for the modern kitchen.

ART SUPPLIES: Adult students must supply their own materials based on course outline or purchased from the instructor if indicated.

ATTIRE: Please dress in clothing that reflects the nature of the activity. Your clothing may get messy from the materials and mediums utilized in your class. Also, closed-toe shoes are mandatory.

ALLERGIES OR SPECIAL NEEDS? Notify us on your registration if the student has an allergy, health concerns, or a learning disability that could impact participation in the class. We would like to remind you that we are a nut-free facility. Please ensure that any food or drink items that you bring into the AGB are free of nut products. We appreciate your cooperation.

COVID-19 HEALTH AND SAFETY: Please review the AGB's COVID-19 safety guidelines on our website (agb.life) before attending your first class. These guidelines, as well as our anti-harassment policy, will be reviewed by your instructor in the first class.

Please note: If courses are purchased at member price, and membership is not active, you will be charged for the membership.

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Where is it happening?

Art Gallery of Burlington, 1333 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington, Canada

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Tickets

CAD 508.50 to CAD 542.40

Art Gallery of Burlington

Host or Publisher Art Gallery of Burlington

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