VILLAGE POTTERY STUDIO   905.471.3780  

PROGRAMS



Children Summer Classes and Programs (Call for more information @ 905.471.3780)

Village Pottery Studio offers a wide variety of Summer Programs for Children from pottery, clay sculpture, watercolour and oil painting.

CHILDREN’S SUMMER CLAY WORKS (Ages 5+) with Becky Martin
The goal of these classes is first of all … to have fun, build self-confidence and then learn new skills! Children will learn to manipulate clay, using it to express their ideas while mastering basic techniques. Drop-ins for single classes accepted but please PREREGISTER TO ENSURE A SPACE if possible. Summer Clay Program $36.00 per 3hr. class. Drop-ins welcome.

Weekdays:       
Dates: July 2 to July 31 and August 1 to August 29
Times: 
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm daily

CHILDREN’S SUNDAY CLAY ART (Ages 5+) with Becky Martin
The goal of these classes is first of all … to have fun, build self-confidence and then learn new skills! Children will learn to manipulate clay, using it to express their ideas while mastering basic techniques. PREREGISTRATION ONLY

Weekdays:       
Dates:
July 7 to 25 and August 11 to August 15
Times: 
9:00 am to 12:00 noon

Noon Hour supervision for children’s summer programs is available.

GENERAL PROGRAMS


GENERAL CLAY PROGRAMS

ADULT WHEEL THROWING PROGRAM:  with Les Olson.
Based on a time bank of 28 hours of class time.THIS IS A
FLEX -TIME PROGRAM*

*Students are only charged for their actual attendance time at the studio.  Class times can be adjusted to fit the students schedule including missed classes. All students work at their own pace and independently under the mentoring of the instructor. Minimum age is 15 years, but younger students with a mature attitude and a sincere dedication to explore the art form, may be accepted.

The wheel throwing program is based on the use of the potter’s wheel with a basic exposure to hand building applications. Beginning students will learn the basics of throwing pots on the wheel, then trimming and glazing the work during the first 28 hours. Students may continue exploring the clay media with additional blocks of time.  Students are instructed on a one on one basis.

Advanced students (and potters) are welcome to join our program and work independently.

WEEKDAYS: 
Mornings:   Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings,
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Evenings:   Monday through Thursday Evenings 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm
SATURDAYS:
9:00 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

CHILDREN’S CLAY HANDBUILDING PROGRAM: with Joanne Olson
Based on a time bank of 24 hours of class time. THIS IS A FLEX TIME PROGRAM*
This program teaches the basic method of working with clay without the use of a potter’s wheel. It includes coiling, pinching, the use of a clay extruder, slab roller and various slab molds.  Instruction is given on various finishing and decorating techniques such as underglaze painting and glazing. Parents may join their children in the same class as an adult student.

SATURDAYS: 9:30 am to 12:30 noon and 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm .

ADULT’S CLAY HANDBUILDING PROGRAM: with Rita Staniforth
Based on a time bank of 28 hours of class time. THIS IS A FLEX TIME PROGRAM*
This program teaches the basic method of working with clay without the use of a potter’s wheel. It includes the use of a clay extruder, slab roller and various slab molds.  Instruction is given on various finishing and decorating techniques such as underglaze painting and glazing.

TUESDAYS: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and THURSDAYS: 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm

CLAY SCULPTURE PROGRAM: With Ms. Young Lan Choi
Based on 12 hours of class time.  THIS IS A FLEX TIME PROGRAM*
This program gives instruction on forming abstract or figurative sculptural forms from clay. The instruction is one on one, and after an initial basic instruction and a preliminarypiece, the student may choose their own projects. Various clays and finishing techniques are explored.


Non Clay Programs:
The studio offers three (3) art programs other than clay - Folkart, Watercolour and Oil Painting

FOLK ART / DECORATIVE PAINTING: with Kanen Cresswell

PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED
Students will be instructed in the stylized art of traditional folk art painting (also referred to as decorative painting). Acrylic paints and finishes will be used onvarious surfaces including wood panels and canvas boards.

SATURDAYS: 9:30 to 12:30 noon .

WATER COLOUR PAINTING: with Flo Booth
PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED
Students will be instructed in the traditional art of water colour painting in all of its aspects. Various levels and techniques of the medium will be offered during various ongoing classes throughout the year.

SATURDAYS:  1:30 pm to 4:30 pm .


VILLAGE POTTERY STUDIO
135 Main Street (Lower Level)
Markham, ON  L3P 1Y2
Telephone: 905.471.3780
Email: info@villagepotterystudio.com