Learning From Others
Our workshops provide an opportunity for you to learn a new technique, improve your skills and challenge yourself all while hanging with other members.
Mould Making & Slip Casting
February 2018
Presented by Filipa Pimental Doak
This introduction to working with plaster allowed participants to learn how to mix properly mix plaster with attention to safety concerns. Each person made a one-piece mould suitable for slip casting. The second class focussed on mould making and provided the opportunity to make slip-cast pieces from the mould made in the first class. Skills learned included: how to set up the space for slip casting, how to time cast, various decorative techniques using your plaster mould, and proper clean up of pieces to get ideal results.
Throwing Vessels Workshop
October 2017, January and February, 2018
Presented by Teresa Dunlop
“Continuous throwing of a few different shapes will definitely improve your skills at the wheel.” …Teresa Dunlop. A skilled teacher with hours of throwing knowledge, Teresa helped participants come away with greater pottery skills. During the first workshop series the focus was on creating cylinders, bowls, plates, centering, trimming and handles through repetition. Teresa returned to help particiants build on these skills with lidded containers, casseroles, spouts, handles, teapots and sectional throwing.
Inspiration and Design
May 2017
Presented by Wayne Cardinalli
Wayne has over 40 years of experience and welcomed members into his studio. He shared his knowledge, experience and tricks of the trade. The day was interactive, very intimate, and with Wayne’s sense of humor, it was lots of fun! “Wayne left us with the task of asking ourselves “Instead of focusing on one aspect of pottery, think about who you are and what you want the clay to say?”Mould Making & Slip Casting
February 2018
Presented by Filipa Pimental Doak
This introduction to working with plaster allowed participants to learn how to mix properly mix plaster with attention to safety concerns. Each person made a one-piece mould suitable for slip casting. The second class focussed on mould making and provided the opportunity to make slip-cast pieces from the mould made in the first class. Skills learned included: how to set up the space for slip casting, how to time cast, various decorative techniques using your plaster mould, and proper clean up of pieces to get ideal results.Throwing Vessels Workshop
October 2017, January and February, 2018
Presented by Teresa Dunlop
“Continuous throwing of a few different shapes will definitely improve your skills at the wheel.” …Teresa Dunlop. A skilled teacher with hours of throwing knowledge, Teresa helped participants come away with greater pottery skills. During the first workshop series the focus was on creating cylinders, bowls, plates, centering, trimming and handles through repetition. Teresa returned to help particiants build on these skills with lidded containers, casseroles, spouts, handles, teapots and sectional throwing.Inspiration and Design
May 2017
Presented by Wayne Cardinalli
Wayne has over 40 years of experience and welcomed members into his studio. He shared his knowledge, experience and tricks of the trade. The day was interactive, very intimate, and with Wayne’s sense of humor, it was lots of fun! “Wayne left us with the task of asking ourselves “Instead of focusing on one aspect of pottery, think about who you are and what you want the clay to say?”
