Gaynor Reeve on sat 19 dec 98
There's been lots of help and information on pottery lessons for children.
But does anyone have any advice for teaching adults eg. suitable projects or
the preferred length of time for lessons - hourly,1/2 day, full day etc.
My new workshop is now up and running and I would like to give lessons to
one or two adults.
But before I take the plunge I'm researching all aspects of this new
venture.
So if anyone can offer any words of advice on either the teaching or
business aspects of giving lessons, I would be most grateful.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all
P.S. My son has recently updated my web site and we would like to know
what you think. thanks again.
GAYNOR REEVE
Ceramic Artist
email: gaynor_reeve@geocities.com
http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Cafe/9125
Lynne Anderson on mon 21 dec 98
Gaynor Reeve wrote:
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> There's been lots of help and information on pottery lessons for children.
>
> But does anyone have any advice for teaching adults eg. suitable projects or
> the preferred length of time for lessons - hourly,1/2 day, full day etc.
>
> My new workshop is now up and running and I would like to give lessons to
> one or two adults.
> But before I take the plunge I'm researching all aspects of this new
> venture.
>
> So if anyone can offer any words of advice on either the teaching or
> business aspects of giving lessons, I would be most grateful.
>
> Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all
>
> P.S. My son has recently updated my web site and we would like to know
> what you think. thanks again.
>
> GAYNOR REEVE
> Ceramic Artist
> email: gaynor_reeve@geocities.com
> http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Cafe/9125
Hi Gaynor,
I am a High School Ceramics/Art teacher and have also just recently put the
wraps on an adult ed. night course in "Experiencing Clay" thru our local college
extension. It was sort of a "pilot" thing for me.......was very rewarding for my
students as well as myself and I will continue to offer it. I found, as with my
High School classes, adults come into the class with varied
experiences.......from "never touched the stuff" to "well, I had a class or two
years ago". My approach was to develop a framework of "projects" which would
help each gain experience with pinch, coil and slab construction. For pinch
pots, I have them make two half spheres out of 3/4 # of clay and attach them by
scoring and slipping.......for those who have never handled clay, this is a
great first time thing. They perfect the sphere by paddling and smoothing with
fingers. When it is leather hard, they carve symbols and designs into the sphere
(and put a hole into it for steam escape) which make a "statement" about
themselves......we later stain these with iron oxide. We continue on with simple
coil pot construction, but I show variations so those with more experience can
push the creativity envelope a little more. In slab construction, we make lidded
forms........I show a basic, simple design but, as with coil pots, show
variations for those a little further down the road. I also "introduce" wheel
throwing during this adult class......they work on cylinders. Some of my
students from the Fall class will be repeating the course next semester.....I'll
individualize for them so they can pursue their interests. This has been a
"nutshell" reply......would be glad to offer more if you want......let me know.
Best wishes,
Lynne
Gaynor Reeve on tue 22 dec 98
Dear Lynne
Thank you very much for writing
All the replies that I've had have been very helpful and encouraging.
For beginners, I liked the idea of having a series of possible projects for
those who want structured lessons.
I'm very aware of giving value for money, as these will be private lessons,
costing more than classes taken in adult education.
But as some have pointed out, there are those that would prefer a one to
one or small classes.
Once again, thank you for taking the time to write and it was nice to hear
from someone else recently new to teaching.
Best wishes
Gaynor :-)
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