*SPECIAL WORKSHOP* Coil Built Strawberry Vase w/ Curious Eye Pottery

Workshop Duration: One workshop that takes place over two days (2.5 hours in length each)

Dates/Times: Monday, May 25th and Tuesday, May 26th from 5:30PM - 8:00PM

Workshop Description:

Join Brooke for a sweet evening creating your very own strawberry vase!

In this workshop, you will learn how to use coils to create an organic strawberry shape. You will also learn surface decorating techniques using underglaze. Students will combine slabs and coils to bring their strawberries to life. You will explore some of the fundamental principles of hand building pottery that you can apply to many other projects in the future. 

On the first day of the workshop, you will focus on creating your coil built strawberry so that on day two, after it has had 24 hours to dry, you can decorate your vase using underglaze. Day two will begin with a lesson on the different ways to use and apply underglaze to add character and colour to your hand-built creations. You will then have the opportunity to underglaze your strawberries. 

Once the workshop is completed, your pieces will be bisque-fired. Brooke will apply a clear glaze to your vase, and they will be fired for the final time. It can take up to three weeks for students’ pieces to be fired and completed. Once pieces are finished, an email will be sent out to all students notifying them that their pieces are ready for pick up. 

Workshop Description Breakdown:

Technique: Hand building using coils and slabs (NO POTTERY WHEEL USED)

Tools and equipment: Basic hand building tools, table work, paint brushes, underglaze

Day one: Building your strawberry vase

Day two: Painting your strawberry vase

Time until your art piece is ready for pick up: 3-weeks (email will be sent out when your piece is ready to pick up)

About the Instructor: 

Brooke (she/her) fell in love with clay in 2019 and has never looked back. Having been an artist her whole life, she applied her love of painting to the surface of clay. Brooke believes wholeheartedly in having fun while creating, throwing the rules and precision out the window. These days, she can be found collecting sticks on forest walks, talking about her adorable, fluffy cat Georgie, or teaching a class while covered in clay. Brooke is also a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor working in her private practice. 

Workshop Details:

Location: The Clay Warehouse - #10-1770 McLean Ave. Port Coquitlam, BC, V4C 4 K8

Dates/Times:  Monday, May 25th and Tuesday, May 26th from 5:30PM - 8:00PM

Materials: All necessary materials are provided, including clay, tools, and firing services, as well as studio glazes.

Post Workshop: Once your piece is finished, we will fire it in our kiln twice. Your piece will be finished with a clear glaze to highlight the underglaze paint. Please give us 3-weeks to finish you piece from the last day of class. Once the pieces are done, they will be placed on our pickup shelf. Please bring an appropriate container/bag to transport your piece. Pieces will only be held for up to 30 days starting 3 weeks (21 days) after the class date (total of 51 days until piece is considered abandoned).

Important information:

Limited Slots Available: To ensure Brooke can give everyone plenty of hands-on guidance, we’ve kept this class to a maximum of 8 attendees per workshop.

No Clay Experience Required:

This class is ideal for those new to clay, seeking a different method than the potter's wheel, or looking to refresh old skills.

Ensure you can commit to all class dates:

We plan our class dates far in advance to provide adequate notice for you to plan your life around our workshops. We ask that future students registering for this class commit to all class dates.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations are accepted up to 7 days before the first workshop date, and all cancellations are subject to a $50 administration fee. Cancellations made 6 days or less before the workshop will not be refunded. Once a workshop has begun, refunds will not be processed. We are a small business and must fill all spots in each class to pay our teachers and supply all materials and equipment. 

Students attending the workshop must be at least 18 years old:

Our studio is a mature space designed for adults looking to unwind from their daily lives.