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POTTERY STUDIO
state-of-the-art pottery studio for all ages
 
STUDIO MEMBERSHIPS
Memberships are available for individuals who wish to have independent work time. The studio is
open for members whenever the Centre is open, not including class time. Applications for memberships
are available at the front desk of the Glebe Community Centre. We can also email an application
to you if you send your email address to info@gnag.ca.
 
Cost: $153.00 / three months or $62.00 / month
Date: Jan - Mar, Apr - June, July - Sept, Oct - Dec
Memberships begin the 1st of the month
 
Please note:
* All members must sign in and out at the front desk when using the studio.
* Clay must be purchased at the front desk. We accept Interac, Visa, Mastercard, cheques and cash.
 

 
PRIVATE, SEMI-PRIVATE & SMALL GROUP LESSONS
GNAG Pottery Studio offers private, semi-private and small group lessons for those who want to learn how to pot, improve their pottery skills, or work out a specific pottery problem. We provide 6 hours (3 sessions of 2 hours each) of professional instruction in all aspects of pottery -- hand-building, sculpting, wheel throwing, glazing and firing. Cost includes one bag of clay divided by the number of participants.
 
Book your private or semi-private lesson by calling
613-233-8713 or email at: info@gnag.ca
 
Private lessons: $290.00 / person
Semi-private lessons: $148.00 / person
Small group lessons (3 participants): $101.00 / person
Small group lessons (4 participants): $78.00 / person
 

 
POTTERY CLASSES
we offer classes for everyone
 
Class
Day
Time
Dates
Instructor
Cost
children's Pottery
6 - 9 years
Tuesdays
 
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
 
April 7 - June 9
 
Bruce Jones
 
$113.00(10 classes)
 
children's Pottery
9 - 13 years
 
Thursdays
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
 
April 9 - June 11
Carrie Lynn
Leavoy
 
$113.00 (10 classes)
family Pottery
6 - 10 years
 
Sundays
 
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
 
April 5 - June 21 (ex Apr 12 & May 17)
 
Bruce Jones
 
 $141.00
(per participant)** (10 classes)
Level 1 Wheel
Mondays
7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
April 6 - June 22 (ex Apr 13 & May 18)
Carolynne Pynn-Trudeau
$179.00 (10 classes)
all Levels Wheel
 
Tuesdays
 
1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
April 7 - June 16 Carolynne Pynn-Trudeau
 
 $197.00
(11 classes)
Level 2 Wheel
Tuesdays
7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
April 7 - June 16 Vicky Salinas
 $197.00
(11 classes)
pottery Combo
wheel & handbuilding
Wednesdays
 
7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
 
April 7 - June 17 
 
Bruce Jones
 
$197.00
(11 classes)
 
all Levels Wheel
 
 Thursdays
 
1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
 
April 8 - June 18 Carolynne
Pynn-Trudeau
$197.00
(11 classes)
all Levels Wheel
 
Sundays
 
7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
 
April 5 - June 21 (ex Apr 12 and May 17) Bruce Jones
 
$179.00 (10 classes)
 
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
 
CHILDREN'S POTTERY for ages  6 - 9 & 9 - 13 years:  Be artistic and creative through the medium of clay. Everyone will complete at least three projects, and learn the basics of preparing and hand-building with clay during this 11-week course.  The class for older children will emphasize CLAY AROUND THE WORLD.  Students will use modern and historical clay works to inspire class projects.  Each project will address basic clay-building techniques, respecting the style in which the piece was originally built.  All children's classes include the cost of clay.

TEEN WHEEL for ages  12 - 15 years:  This is a good basic Level 1 program for teens. They will enjoy experiencing the challenge and creative possibilities of the pottery wheel.

FAMILY POTTERY:  Spend an afternoon with your child and create with clay.  First two family members $141.00 each. Additional family member, $62.00 each.  This course includes family collaborative projects as well as individual projects. Please inquire at the Glebe Community Centre to find out how to register an additional family member.

LEVEL 1 WHEEL:  Introduction to wheel . Learn how to make pots on the wheel - learn to centre clay and make bowls and cylinders. Basic glazing and decorating techniques will also be covered.

LEVEL 2  WHEEL:  Intermediate wheel. Take your pottery to the next level. Learn to make casseroles, plates and teapots. Knowledge and comfort with centering clay and making bowls and cylinders is recommended prerequisite.

ALL LEVELS WHEEL:  Learn or advance your skills on the potter's wheel.  This 10-week course offers a small group format to allow for plenty of individual attention.
 
POTTERY COMBO:  Beginners to advanced students will enjoy lively demonstrations, and will be introduced to practical methods of hand-building and wheel work.

Additional information about adult classes:
Adult classes do not include clay.  Cost per bag is $25.00 and must be purchased at the Centre.  Participants who are registered in an adult pottery course are invited to sign up for extra studio time club membership at the discretion of their instructor.  $25.00 will allow you to access the studio for up to 10 hours during non-class times.  Inquire at the Glebe Community Centre for more details.  Extra time membership cards for the winter session expire June 22, 2009
 

 
POTTERY PARTY
Organize your Pottery Party at the Glebe Community Centre
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