The Playful Pinch Pot (In-Person) — July 6
The Playful Pinch Pot (In-Person) — July 6
Instructor: Paula Shalan
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 9:30am–12:30pm
Dates: July 6 – August 10, 2021
Location: Citizens’ Hall, Stockbridge (main IS183 building)
Materials Fee: See class description.
Find your way with clay through the humble pinch pot. Learn to articulate with touch. Make a smooth and refined pinched bowl or a deeply tactile pinched cup. Create a multi chambered sculpture, a bud vase or a musical rattle. For inspiration, we will look at a myriad of textures and forms found in nature such as the delicate tapered shape of a milkweed pod, the ridges of a cockle shell, or a spiny jimson weed. This class will focus on mastering pinch pot techniques while providing playful exercises that stretch our creative thinking. In addition to the use of glaze and underglaze, we will learn to use terra sigillata in preparation for a smoke fire. Virtual Office Hour sessions to meet with the instructor independently outside of class time will also be available.
Office Hours: one half-hour session per student is included with tuition — details on how to schedule TBA upon registration.
Materials
Students will need to purchase a Student Materials Fee including clay, glazing, and firing (below).
There is a materials/firing fee is for every 25 lbs (sleeve) of clay used. This fee goes towards glaze materials and firing costs (fuel, electricity, etc). Choose from white, red, porcelain or reclaimed (mix of camp and white) clay. More clay can be purchased if needed.
Due to the rise in cost from the supplier, Berkshire Art Center has raised the price of clay as of 9/21/2023.
NOTE: Porcelain Clay is currently out of stock as of November 5th, 2024.
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