The London Potters Guild is offering adult pottery courses for all levels, as well as children and teens classes. The spring session of classes start the week of March 22. There is a maximum of 10 students per classes, so register early at www.londonpottersguild.org. For more information call 519-434-1664.
Adults Members $170 + GST $8.50
Seniors $180 + GST $9.00
Non-Members $190 + GST $9.50
(Price includes $25 materials fee)
Adults
Monday Evening: 7 -10pm
Beginners Pottery
Instructor: Brian Barry
This is a comprehensive introduction to working in clay. Over the course of eight weeks, participants will learn basic building techniques such as pinching, coiling, soft slab building, hard slab building and press moulding. Students will also be able to try their hand at the potter’s wheel, and will learn the basics of using this tool to create their own pieces. Students will glaze their work and end with a collection of their own finished pieces. Previous students of a beginner class may wish to hone and develop their skills. (March 22 to May 17, No class on April 26)
Tuesday Evenings, 7-10 pm
Beginners and Beyond
Instructor: David Moynihan
If you are new to throwing, or simply trying to refine your skills, this class is for you. The instructor will help each student to individually develop their skills. We will be concentrating on the wheel, with some time given to handles, trimming and glazing. Once you have the basics, anything is possible! (March 23 to May 18, No class on April 20)
Wednesday Afternoon, 12 - 3 pm
Wheel 101
Instructor: Beth Turnbull-Morrish
Pre-requisite: LPG Beginners course or equivalent This class will concentrate solely on throwing on the potter’s wheel. It is a great course for those with a little clay experience who want to focus on wheel throwing, or for students who want to continue to improve their throwing skills. We will practice making the basic pottery forms, such as cylinders (mugs), bowls and plates. Students will learn more about the finishing techniques of trimming, slip decorating, glazing and kiln firing. You can expect to leave with 8-15 finished, fully functional pieces. (March 24 to May 19, No class on April 21)
Wednesday Evening: 7 -10pm
Beginners Pottery
Instructor: Kyle Thomson
See Description Monday Evening Class
(March 24 to May 19, No class on April 21)
Thursday Afternoon, 1-4 pm
Beginners and Beyond
Instructor: GeneTimpany
If you have not recently taken a clay course or you need a refresher, then this course is for you. Students will learn basic centering and throwing techniques, trimming, and basic glazing. Students will also learn the basics of hand building and the use of molds and forms. Students will glaze their own work and can be expect to take home 6 – 8 finished pieces. (March 25 to May 20, No class on April 22)
Thursday Evenings, 7-10 pm
Thrown and Altered
Instructor: Chris Snedden
Some previous experience with throwing on the potters wheel is a prerequisite. In this course, we will explore the possibilities of making forms that are not necessarily round. From simple alterations to the rim and body, radical adaptations from round to square, to complete abstractions of form, these transformations will add interest and variety to your work, and open up new possibilities for form and decoration. Come and have some fun exploring the world of "not round"! (March 25 to May 20, No class on April 22)
Sunday Afternoon, 1-4 pm
Handbuilding
Instructor: Rene Wortel
This class is for everyone—from the beginner to the advanced potter. Learn to make pottery with simple shapes and forms; develop techniques to simplify slab construction. Enjoy building tall, elegant and sometimes elaborate pots that will amaze you! Through the use of templates, you will learn to plan and create each piece. The final touch will be in the decoration and glazing. (March 28 to May 23, No class on April 25)
Childrens and teens
Wednesday after School, 4 - 6 pm
Teens in Clay Class
(Ages 12-17 years)
Instructor: Beth Turnbull-Morrish
Cost: $90 (includes $25 materials fee)
Similar to the children’s classes, teens will learn hand building techniques including pinch pots, slab building and coil building. We will also try to create something on the potter’s wheel! This class will be fun for students with any level of experience and we will focus on quality rather then quantity. All pieces will be finished with slips and/or glazes, then fired and participants will come back later to pick up their finished and completely functional wares! (March 24 to May 19, No class on April 21)
Saturday Morning, 9:30 - noon
Children’s Pottery
(For ages 6-11 years)
Instructor: Penni Stoddart
Cost: $120 (includes $25 materials fee)
Children will learn hand-building techniques including pinch pots, slab building and coil building with a focus on quality rather than quantity. We will also try to create something on the potter’s wheel! Pieces will be finished with slips and/or glazes, then fired. Participants will come back later to pick up their finished and completely functional wares! Expect to bring home lots of treasures! (March 27 to May 22, No class on April 24)
Saturday Afternoon, 1 - 3:30 pm
Teens’ Class
(Ages 12-17 years)
Instructor: Kyle Thomson
Cost: $120 (includes $25 materials fee) Similar to the children’s classes, teens will learn hand building techniques including pinch pots, slab building and coil building. We will also try to create something on the potter’s wheel! This class will be fun for students with any level of experience and we will focus on quality rather than quantity. All pieces will be finished with slips and/or glazes, then fired and participants will come back later to pick up their finished and completely functional wares! (March 27 to May 22, No class on April 24)
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