CERAMIC ART CENTRE
Come Play in the Mud with Us...
EVENING CLASSES
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hand Building: Level One
Registration Fee: $105.00 at Rotary Centre for the arts.
Supplies Fee: $125.00 + HST, payable to Potters Addict.
Minimum Limit is four students.
Students will explore the basic methods of clay forming. Slab and coil construction methods, surface decoration and glazing techniques will be developed. We will be making a variety of bowls, plates and containers. All classes are designed for the student to have a creative and enjoyable learning experience.
Start Dates: Wednesdays
April 21 - May 19
May 26 - June 23
June 30 - July 28
August 4 - September 1
Supplies include clay, studio glazes, two firings, tools, equipment and studio time.Pottery Wheel Techniques: Level One
Registration Fee: $105.00 at Rotary Centre for the arts.
Supplies Fee: $125.00 + HST, payable to Potters Addict.
Minimum Limit: 4 students, Maximum Class size: 6 students
Students will learn to throw a variety of shapes such as the cylinder, bowl, and vase. Glazing will take place on the last day. Be prepared to have fun and get down and dirty.
Start Dates: Tuesdays(one Thursday session)
April 20 - May 18 or April 22 - May 20
May 25 - June 22
June 29 - July 27
August 3 - August 31
Supplies include clay, studio glazes, two firings.
Big Pots
Intermediate to advanced potters only. Limit: 4 potters. Registration: Potters Addict, 250-763-1875
Fee $225.00, Supplies $80.00+HST - payable to Potters Addict
In this five week course, students learn the ancient method of coil making and hand building, combining the two techniques. Students will make a large vessel. Glazing and decorating on the last two weeks of the course. Instructor: Bonnie Anderson
Dates:
TBA - call 250-763-1875.
Glaze, Slip and Other Decorative Techniques
Registration: Potters Addict, 250-763-1875
Fee $225.00, Supplies $25.00+HST - payable to Potters Addict
Students will learn about advanced decorating and glazing techniques. Over and under glazing, china paint, lustres and gold applications will be explored. Students should have a supply of 10 bisque-fired pieces for the course. Instructor: Bonnie Anderson
Dates:
Mondays, November 16 - December 14 Critique: December 23
ADULT DAYTIME CLASSES Level Three Hand Building and Pottery Wheel Combination:
Registration at Potters Addict: 250-763-1875
Fee: $230.00
This course accommodates a variety of skill levels, but beginners must have taken level one hand building or pottery wheel techniques. Returning students are challenged with more advanced projects which will include hand construction on wheel thrown pots and more advanced glaze techniques.
Start times:
Mondays or Thursdays from 1:00pm - 3:00pm
CHILDREN'S CLASSES Fees: $174.00 per child + HST. ($85.00 to register at the RCA plus $89.00 payable to Potters Addict at the start of class. All supplies included. Students should bring a healthy snack.
Call 250-763-1875 to register.Level one: Summer Clay and Art Camp for Children, ages 7-12
In this five day camp, children will learn the basic techniques and creative approaches to handmade pottery and glazing in addition to a variety of fun loving art projects:
Hand built pottery and sculpture techniques.
Paper making techniques using recycled paper.
Painting and oil marbling on hand made paper.
Original card making.
Acrylic painting on canvas.
Printmaking techniques, drawings and rubbings.
Traditional friendship bracelets and more.
Dates:
July: 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-30
August: 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30-Sept 3 Time: 10:30am - 1:00pmLevel two: Clay and Art Camp for Children, ages 8-13
Students must have Level one or equivalent.
Five educational and creative days of fun. Classes go for one week from Mon to Fri. Time: 1:30-4:00 pm.
Children will learn the basic concepts Hand building techniques making a variety of items for a mobile and pendants. Pottery wheel, sculpture and glazing techniques will be explored as well. Various fun loving art projects include:
Tie dying techniques: fabric decoration: tee shirts required.
Beading, using nylon fabrics, glass and ceramic beads. making traditional pendants.
Marbling techniques using solvent based oils.
Paper making techniques: Handmade paper.
Printmaking techniques: drawings and rubbings.
Painting techniques using oils, acrylic and water based paints on paper and canvas.
Dates:
July: 26-30
August: 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30-Sept. 3
Come play in the mud with us.
Private Classes for Children - Clay Projects: Ages 10-13 years
Time: Thursdays, 3:30 - 5:00pm
Summer Holidays: Monday to Friday, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Start Dates: Open
Children will learn the basic concepts of handmade pottery, sculpture and glazing techniques as well as various fun loving art projects.
Art projects include: Hand built pottery, sculpture, and pottery wheel techniques, Painting on hand made paper, original card making techniques, Oil marbling techniques on hand made paper, Acrylic painting on canvas, Beading techniques (making traditional friendship bracelets), Paper making techniques using recycled paper, Printmaking techniques (drawings and rubbings).
PRIVATE CLASSES
Registration: Potters Addict, 250-763-1875
Fee: $60.00 per hour per person plus clay supplies at $4.00 per pound.
Lessons are available upon request.
ATTENTION TEACHERS
Kindergarten, Grade School and Home School
Registration: Call Potters Addict, 250-763-1875
Fees (plus HST):
10 children or fewer: flat rate of $200.00 per session
11 - 19 children: flat rate of $266.00 per session
20 children or more: $14.00 per person per session
Home School Fees (minimum 7 students): $250.00 per person, 1-1/2 hours.
Cancellation Fee: $50.00
Bring your classroom to our pottery studio. Children will make two unique clay projects using hand building techniques. These projects keep all of the children actively involved. Class time takes 2 hours. Leave the glazing to us and you will be called when everything has been fired.
BIRTHDAY PARTIES FOR CHILDREN
Registration: call Potters Addict, 250-763-1875
Fees (HST not included):
7 children of fewer: $155.00, flat rate
8 children or more: $19.95 per person
Children make their own unique bowls, masks or mud monsters. The hand building class is 1-1/2 hours and the glazing class is 1/2 hour for a total of 2 hours of fun.
THE POTTERS CLUB
For only $75.00 per month you receive a key to our facility, a cupboard for your work and tools, work space and use of all of the pottery equipment. Join our group of inspiring potters and clay artists. We also offer one-on-one classes at $60.00 per person per hour plus clay. We can supply clay, pottery tools and firings.
Come in and see our retail pottery shop, school and painting gallery.
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POTTERS ADDICT CERAMIC ART CENTRE
The Okanagan's First Pottery School
Studio #108, Rotary Centre for the Arts
421 Cawston Avenue, Kelowna B.C.
250-763-1875
