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Please note: To protect our equipment, only work produced at the Shadbolt Centre from clay purchased here can be fired in our kilns. Open workshop sessions and adult classes are restricted to students aged 18 and older. For safety reasons, please do not bring children to open workshop or class sessions.


Fall 2010/WINTER 2011

Clay is not included in the course fee; clay tickets must be purchased from the front office for 25-pound packages: $18.43 (red or grey stoneware), $19.94 (B-mix and sculpture clays), $27.79 (porcelain). Prices do not include taxes. Please note: only work produced at the Shadbolt Centre from clay purchased here can be fired in our kilns. For safety reasons, please do not bring children to adult programs or workshops.

Wood/Soda Firing Workshop
Sign up for specific shifts during firing and be prepared to be physically involved. Regular refund policy does not apply.
Instructors: Linda Doherty, Jay MacLennan
$205.00, 4 sessions
Th/Fri/Sat/Wed, times vary         September 16      226538
Fri/Sat/Sun/Wed, times vary      March 18                229813  

Daytime Pottery
Basic instruction in handbuilding,wheel work and glazing. Prerequisite: one introductory-level pottery course.
Instructor: Sabrina Keskula
$221.92, 8 sessions
Thursdays,10am-2pm      September 23      226535
Thursdays,10am-2pm      January 20            228817

“Teatime”: Making Teapots with Jay
Learn to make a teapot which not only functions well, but is aesthetically pleasing. Previous throwing experience recommended.
Instructor: Jay MacLennan
$156.44, 8 sessions
Sundays, 10am-1pm    September 26     227845

Pottery Open Workshops
Drop-in, first-come basis. Designed to allow students to develop their skills. Ongoing Sep 26-Nov 21 & Jan 19-Mar 16
$8.01 (student and senior), drop-in
$11.44 (non-student), drop-in
Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays,1:30-5:30pm
Mondays, 5:30-9:30pm

Continuing Pottery
Continue to develop your throwing skills and improve your glazing techniques. Prerequisite: Introductory Pottery.
Instructors: Rosemary Amon (M), Charmian Nimmo (W)
$156.44, 8 sessions
Wednesdays, 7-10pm      September 29      226523
Mondays, 7-10pm              September 27      226522
Mondays, 7-10pm              January 24            228815
Wednesdays, 7-10pm      January 19            228814

Tips and Techniques in Clay Construction
Handbuilding, wheel throwing, molds, surface design and glazing.
Instructor: Fredi Rahn
$156.44, 8 sessions
Tuesdays, 7-10pm      September 28       227757
Tuesdays, 7-10pm      January 18             229319

Introduction to Pottery
Designed for absolute beginners.
Instructors: Sabrina Keskula (Sa), Charmian Nimmo (Tu),
Jay MacLennan (Th)
$171.44, 8 sessions   
Saturdays, 10am-1pm      September 25       226518
Saturdays, 10am-1pm      January 22             228803
$156.44, 8 sessions
Thursdays, 7-10pm           September 23       226520
Tuesdays, 10am-1pm      September 28       226519
Tuesdays, 12:30-3:30pm January 18             228802
Thursdays, 7-10pm           January 20             228804

Red Hot Pots: Raku Techniques
Raku firing is an ancient tradition that can produce a number of different results. Students must have some previous throwing experience.
Instructor: Linda Doherty
$202.37, 8 sessions
Wednesdays, 10am-1pm      September 29      226525

Gesture & Expression in Clay: Understanding Body Language and Figurative Sculpture with Elaine Brewer-White
This two-day intensive explores the theatre of the body and the use of gesture and expression to communicate stories through the figure.
Instructor: Elaine Brewer-White
$149, 2 sessions
Sundays, 10am-4pm      October 3       223872
www.ebrewerwhite.com


Elaine Brewer-White 

Clay Extruding with Ease: Level 1
Use the extruder as a production and design tool to make clay extrusions to alter or apply to either thrown or handbuilt pieces. Throwing skills helpful but not necessary.
Instructor: Linda Doherty
$156.44, 8 sessions
Tuesdays, 7-10pm      October 5       (Level I)        226527
Tuesdays, 7-10pm      January 25     (Level II)       228970

Soda Firing Workshop

Students may bring work to fill 2.0 cubic feet. 
Instructors: Linda Doherty, Jay MacLennan
$111.00, 3 sessions
Thursday, Friday, Sunday, times vary      October 21       226553

Anatomy for Figure Modeling
Sculptor Santo Mignosa leads this 2-day workshop emphasizing the bone and muscle framework which supports the human figure. Includes undraped model for both sessions.
$82.50, 2 sessions
Thursdays, 7-10pm      October 28       228965

Don Hutchinson: Glazing & Decorating
In this hands-on workshop, ceramic artist and educator Don Hutchinson covers underglaze and overglaze decorating, glaze application and wax resist techniques.
$46.00, 1 session
Wednesday, 7-10pm      November 3      229230


Don Hutchinson

Big, Bold, Beautiful Pots
Focus on improving your skills and creating pots with a presence. Create work that gives a sense of strength within simple, aesthetically pleasing shapes. Previous throwing experience required.
Instructor: Jay MacLennan
$156.44, 8 sessions
Sundays, 10am-1pm       January 23        228971

Sculpting the Figure in Clay
The focus is on the human figure. There is an undraped model for the first two classes. After a one-week break, glazing takes place at the last session. Students work one-on-one with the Instructor to model the figure without armatures. Suitable for absolute beginners as well as those with some experience.
Instructor: Debra Sloan
$77.50, 3 sessions
Sundays, 10am-3pm       January 30      230349

Doctor D’arcy’s Glaze Clinic
The Glaze Doctor is in! D’arcy Margesson is the guru of glaze chemistry. Bring samples (along with the recipe) for any glazes you are having problems with. He analyzes it using his glaze software program and you’ll go home with a few possible changes to try.
$25.00, 1 session
Sunday, 10am-2pm      February 13       229317


D’arcy Margesson

NEW! Garden Objects with Bob Kingsmill
Learn some fabulous hand-building techniques while having a great deal of fun. Focus is on “garden objects” such as planters, sculptures or masks, reflecting Bob’s unique style and sense of humour. Work is done in high-fire stoneware. Includes one open workshop ticket for glazing.
$185.00, 2 sessions
Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm       Feb 26      229318
www.kingsmillpottery.com

Ovenware
Make a variety of “oven to table” baking and serving dishes, such as lidded casseroles, pie plates and baking dishes. Throwing skills are helpful, but not essential as you may choose to employ handbuilding and/or throwing techniques.
Instructor: Linda Doherty
$156.44, 8 sessions
Wednesdays, 10am-1pm       January 26      229320

Tutorials in Clay
Private one-hour lessons with our highly qualified ceramics instructors may be arranged. Recycled clay is provided; no work produced will be fired. 
Call 604-205-3042 for more details.
$61.18 base rate + applicable lab/supply fee
Tuesdays, 5-6pm (Linda Doherty)
Thursdays, 5-6pm (Jay MacLennan)
Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30pm (Linda Doherty)
Thursdays, 2:30-3:30pm (Sabrina Keskula)


 

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- Anne Brody, dance parent

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