We are very excited to welcome back Jim Horsford to offer FREE Pottery classes to Pittsfield high school students and only $195 for adults, includes all materials. No experience is necessary.
When:
Classes begin on Wednesday March 2nd and Thursday March 3rd from 2:45pm-4:45pm for high school students, and 6:30-8:30PM for adults. Classes last 6 weeks, so will end Wednesday April 6th and Thursday April 7th, 2011.
Cost:
FREE for Pittsfield High School Students
$195 for adults, includes all materials
Where:
28 Renne Avenue, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Course Description:
The course is 12 hours of instruction on the potter’s wheel. No experience is needed. Beginners are welcome.
1. First class:
Students wedge two pieces of clay and step by step we throw two small pots: a mug and a bowl.
2. Second class:
We continue throwing and make three more pots.
3. Third class:
Now that we have five pots that have been kept moist in plastic and we trim the bottoms of the pieces.
4. Fourth Week:
Its back to throwing, and we make three larger pots.
5. Week five:
Work from week four is trimmed, handles are made for mugs and pitchers, clay can be added to the exterior of work or textures can be carved into the surface of work.
6. Week six:
Each student will have six to eight pots that they will glaze.
About a week after glazing, students from all classes will return for a pick-up celebration.
For more information check out his website.
To sign-up for classes call Jim at 413-243-3261 or email him at: shorsford@roadrunner.com
Check out some of his students' work below:
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