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wesleyan potters workshops in march

updated wed 24 jan 01

 

John Palmquist on tue 23 jan 01


Thrown and Altered Majolica
Posey Bacopoulos
=20
This workshop will focus on altering wheel throw pots and majolica =
decoration. A variety of altering techniques will be =
demonstrated,including several different oval forms such as =
bakers,pitchers and covered jars. We will also explore different =
approaches to lids,spouts,handles and feet. Participants will have time =
to try the techniques and develop forms of their own.
Three sessions: Sunday,Monday and Tuesday
March 11,12 and 13
9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuition: $ 225
=20
Vessels That Pour
Susan Beecher
=20
This will be a three days "hands on workshop" that will focus on =
functional pouring vessels. It will include pitchers, oil bottles, =
batters bowls, gravy boats, teapots and cruet sets. Altering these forms =
into ovals and squares with specially cut feet will also be examined. =
This workshop will accommodate handbuilders as well as throwers. =
Students are encouraged to develop their own ideas in a relaxed and =
supportive atmosphere.
3 sessions: Friday,Saturday and Sunday
March 16, 17 and 18
9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuition: $180.00
=20
Wesleyan Potters is a non-profit co-op and school in =
Middletown,Conn.
for more information call (860) 347-5925 business hours Monday - =
Friday 9-3.