The PEI Potters Studio is looking into hosting a Raku workshop in the upcoming months. If interested, please contact the studio on a Wednesday evening or leave a message on this blog entry. This is just an opening "call of interest" at this point. We also have a few people that are interested in buying a partial box of proper Raku-intended clay and names are being collected on the studio blackboard.
For general Maritime interest, if you like Raku pottery, please check out the works of PEI's "Smoke-Fired Pottery" and New Brunswick's Tim Isaac. Gorgeous pieces!
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Upcoming Classes: Registration January 7th, 2014 (5:30-7:30pm)
Pottery in the Park
Registration for pottery classes will be held at the PEI Potters Studio in Victoria Park on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Classes are available for adult beginners on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 9:30 pm and for more advanced adults on Mondays from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Classes for children ages 9 to 14 will be held on Saturdays from 10:30 to 12:30 and 1:30 to 3:30. All classes begin the week of Jan. 13 and run for 10 weeks. Christmas Gift Certificates are available! For more information, please call Barb at 368-3268.
(Blog editors note: registration for classes is on a "first come first sign up" basis and the studio continues to register people as long as there is room available. -- Lisa)
Monday, September 23, 2013
Upcoming Pottery Workshop: Sat Oct 26th
The PEI Potters Studio is pleased to announce that the PEI Crafts Council and our studio are sponsoring a workshop given by Jack Sures (see Ceramics Today profile) on October 26th from 9:30-4:30pm. Potluck gathering at the end. Cost $30.
More detail and sign-up information on the Confederation Centre website here: http://www.confederationcentre.com/en/gallery-events.php .
More detail and sign-up information on the Confederation Centre website here: http://www.confederationcentre.com/en/gallery-events.php .
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Annual Fundraising Sale (Reminder) -- Aug 17th, 9am
Just a reminder post that our annual fundraising sale will be at the Confederation Centre from 9am-about noon this Saturday morning. Early birds get the best picks!
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Fall 2013 Pottery Class Information
Pottery in the Park
Registration for pottery classes will be held on Tuesday, September 10 from 5:30 -7:30 pm at the P.E.I. Potters Studio in Victoria Park, Charlottetown.
Perfect for beginners as well as those with previous experience, classes are taught by professional Island potters and are designed to be fun as well as educational. Classes are small in size (a maximum of 8) and relaxed and informal in style. The beginners class (choose either Tuesday or Thursday evening) covers the basics of clay preparation, wheel-throwing techniques, and glazing and decoration. Hand-building techniques can also be explored depending on interest. The intermediate/advanced class (offered on Monday evenings) will focus more on throwing complex forms and on glazing and decorating. A great way to relieve stress and enhance creativity while learning a new skill, participants will have the opportunity to create their own pieces from start to finish.
Adult beginners classes are offered on Tuesdays or Thursdays, and for more advanced adults on Mondays, from 6:30 to 9:30 pm, beginning the week of September 23. Classes for children ages 9 to 14 will be held on Saturdays from either 10:30 to 12:30 or 1:30-3:30 pm beginning on September 28 . Each session runs for a 10 week period.
For more information, please call Barb at 368-3268.
Registration for pottery classes will be held on Tuesday, September 10 from 5:30 -7:30 pm at the P.E.I. Potters Studio in Victoria Park, Charlottetown.
Perfect for beginners as well as those with previous experience, classes are taught by professional Island potters and are designed to be fun as well as educational. Classes are small in size (a maximum of 8) and relaxed and informal in style. The beginners class (choose either Tuesday or Thursday evening) covers the basics of clay preparation, wheel-throwing techniques, and glazing and decoration. Hand-building techniques can also be explored depending on interest. The intermediate/advanced class (offered on Monday evenings) will focus more on throwing complex forms and on glazing and decorating. A great way to relieve stress and enhance creativity while learning a new skill, participants will have the opportunity to create their own pieces from start to finish.
Adult beginners classes are offered on Tuesdays or Thursdays, and for more advanced adults on Mondays, from 6:30 to 9:30 pm, beginning the week of September 23. Classes for children ages 9 to 14 will be held on Saturdays from either 10:30 to 12:30 or 1:30-3:30 pm beginning on September 28 . Each session runs for a 10 week period.
For more information, please call Barb at 368-3268.
Monday, May 27, 2013
Annual Fundraising Sale: Aug 17th 2013, 9am-noon
Our annual fundraising sale is coming up!
Date: Saturday August 17th, 2013
Time: 9am to "noonish"
Place: Confederation Centre, Charlottetown
Area: Side closer to Shoppers Drug Mart
We've got pieces donated by local potters, pieces from various studio
members and odds and ends discovered left behind by students from
various classes.
You never know what you'll find at the sale -- from the beautiful, to
the sublime, to the silly, to the cracked but still usable piece (with
the associated low price). Large pieces, small pieces, and some pieces
that you'll have no idea what the creator meant them to be used for.
Our studio runs as a non-profit co-operative, and the funds from the
sale help us keep us operating and the prices for our classes lower.
Help us out and pick up presents for yourself or other people.
New this year -- some members decided to create mini-sculptures (sea monsters and other shapes) for our kiln cone sets. The sculptures range from cute to incomprehensible. Collect one or more for a windowsill display or curiosity.
Glaze making workshop, Sun June 16th 1pm
There will be a glazemaking workshop for pottery studio members on Sunday June 16th 1pm (time changed to one week later from earlier posting).
Ron Arvidson will review basic techniques and tips and then we will each have a chance to make a complete batch of glaze. If there's a recipe you're interested in trying out, please ask to see our inventory list of basic ingredients. Note that we don't use some ingredients that have specific hazards (e.g. lithium carbonate).
Ron Arvidson will review basic techniques and tips and then we will each have a chance to make a complete batch of glaze. If there's a recipe you're interested in trying out, please ask to see our inventory list of basic ingredients. Note that we don't use some ingredients that have specific hazards (e.g. lithium carbonate).
Friday, April 12, 2013
Some openings still available for Spring 2013 pottery session!
Openings are still available for adult classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (6:30 to 9:30 pm) beginning the week of April 15. Openings are also available in a new class for children aged 9 to 14 being offered on Saturday mornings from 10 am to noon beginning April 20. For more information and to register please call Barb at 368-3268.
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Upcoming Classes Spring 2013
Pottery in the Park
Registration for pottery classes will be held at the PEI Potters Studio in Victoria Park on Tuesday, April 9 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
Perfect for beginners as well as those with previous experience, classes are taught by professional Island potters and are designed to be fun as well as educational. Classes are small in size (a maximum of 8) and relaxed and informal in style. Instruction in the beginners class covers the basics of clay preparation, wheel-throwing techniques, and glazing and decorating. Hand-building techniques can also be explored depending on interest.
Adult beginner classes are available on Mondays, Tuesdays or Thursdays from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. A class for children ages 9 to 14 will be held on Saturdays from 1:30-3:30 pm.
If you have always wanted to learn about working with clay, the classes at the PEI Potters Studio may be just for you! All classes begin the week of April 15 and run for 10 weeks. For more information, please call Barb at 368-3268.
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