Pottery by
Nita Claise
Nita Claise
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Workshop Info
Workshops include everything you will need for the class - no need to purchase anything extra. Workshops sessions are held at various times throughout the year. Class size is limited to in order to give individual attention. Email us for dates and availability at claise@att.net.
Following is a list of workshops that we hold at various times throughout the year.
Following is a list of workshops that we hold at various times throughout the year.
#KIDS101 Ages 7 - 12
KIDS Claydate Workshops
Summer 2012
4 classes approx 1 1/2hr each
Class 1 - Discussion of clay process. Watch wheel throwing demo. Make clay tile/throw on wheel.
Class 2 - Discussion on pinch and coil pots. Make pinch pot.
Watch raku firing demo.
Class 3 - Glaze tile and pinch pot.
Class 4 - Review and discussion of process. Take pieces home. Watch horsehair raku demonstration and wheel throwing demo.
Cost $40
#PWT102 ADULT
Potters Wheel & Tile Workshop
Take home 2 tiles and 1 piece from the potters wheel and 1 handbuilt piece.
Class 1 - Instructions on wedging, use of slab roller, and demo and instruction on throwing on the potters wheel. 45 min on potters wheel and 45 min working on tile.
Class 2 -1/2 class working on potters wheel and 1/2 class working on hanbuilt piece.
Class 3 - Instruction time about firing methods. 1/2 class working on potters wheel 1/2 class working on tile.
Class 4 - Instruction time about drinking vessels. Discussion of glazing. Glaze bisqued piece from potters wheel. Work on wheel. Handbuilt piece and tile should be ready for bisque at end of class.
Class 5- Free time practicing on wheel. Glaze bisqued pottery piece. Overview discussion. All pieces must be ready to bisque by end of this class.
Class 6- Overview of class. Free practice time on wheel. Remaining bisque glazing. Raku firing demonstration.
Cost $125
KIDS Claydate Workshops
Summer 2012
4 classes approx 1 1/2hr each
Class 1 - Discussion of clay process. Watch wheel throwing demo. Make clay tile/throw on wheel.
Class 2 - Discussion on pinch and coil pots. Make pinch pot.
Watch raku firing demo.
Class 3 - Glaze tile and pinch pot.
Class 4 - Review and discussion of process. Take pieces home. Watch horsehair raku demonstration and wheel throwing demo.
Cost $40
#PWT102 ADULT
Potters Wheel & Tile Workshop
Take home 2 tiles and 1 piece from the potters wheel and 1 handbuilt piece.
Class 1 - Instructions on wedging, use of slab roller, and demo and instruction on throwing on the potters wheel. 45 min on potters wheel and 45 min working on tile.
Class 2 -1/2 class working on potters wheel and 1/2 class working on hanbuilt piece.
Class 3 - Instruction time about firing methods. 1/2 class working on potters wheel 1/2 class working on tile.
Class 4 - Instruction time about drinking vessels. Discussion of glazing. Glaze bisqued piece from potters wheel. Work on wheel. Handbuilt piece and tile should be ready for bisque at end of class.
Class 5- Free time practicing on wheel. Glaze bisqued pottery piece. Overview discussion. All pieces must be ready to bisque by end of this class.
Class 6- Overview of class. Free practice time on wheel. Remaining bisque glazing. Raku firing demonstration.
Cost $125
#RAK1Day ADULT
1 Day Raku Workshop
This workshop good for out of towners since it is a one day workshop. Class is by appointment and must have 2-4 students. (Talk a friend in to joining you).
1 class (3-4 hours)
**Take home 1 raku piece that you have glazed.
Watch demonstrations on throwing on the potter's wheel. Discussion and overview of clay process. Spend 1 hour throwing on the potters wheel with instructions. You will glaze a small premade raku piece (bottle, tile, bowl) and watch demonstration while it is fired.
Cost $75
#PIT204 ADULT
Pit Firing Workshop
Must have taken one of the 100 series workshop prior to taking this class and have 3 projects in mind.
2 classes (1 per week)
**Take home 3 pit fired pieces that you make.
Class 1 (2 hours)- Lecture on Pit Firing process. Create three pieces using methods of your choice.
Class 2 - Your pieces will have been bisque fired and we will be doing the pit firing. You will need to be here for the stacking and beginning of the firing. You do not have to stay until the end. You may pick your pieces up after it is cooled.(Next evening?)
Cost $95
RAKU POTTERY DAY
annual event during Perry County Dogwood Festival
Purchase bisqued ware, glaze the piece yourself and watch while the piece is fired using raku post reduction firing technique. $25 - $55
1 Day Raku Workshop
This workshop good for out of towners since it is a one day workshop. Class is by appointment and must have 2-4 students. (Talk a friend in to joining you).
1 class (3-4 hours)
**Take home 1 raku piece that you have glazed.
Watch demonstrations on throwing on the potter's wheel. Discussion and overview of clay process. Spend 1 hour throwing on the potters wheel with instructions. You will glaze a small premade raku piece (bottle, tile, bowl) and watch demonstration while it is fired.
Cost $75
#PIT204 ADULT
Pit Firing Workshop
Must have taken one of the 100 series workshop prior to taking this class and have 3 projects in mind.
2 classes (1 per week)
**Take home 3 pit fired pieces that you make.
Class 1 (2 hours)- Lecture on Pit Firing process. Create three pieces using methods of your choice.
Class 2 - Your pieces will have been bisque fired and we will be doing the pit firing. You will need to be here for the stacking and beginning of the firing. You do not have to stay until the end. You may pick your pieces up after it is cooled.(Next evening?)
Cost $95
RAKU POTTERY DAY
annual event during Perry County Dogwood Festival
Purchase bisqued ware, glaze the piece yourself and watch while the piece is fired using raku post reduction firing technique. $25 - $55
