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More workshops will be posted as they are confirmed. These workshops are for members first, and opened to non-members if space is available.
Tony Clennell workshop, April 18-20, 2008, is open to Members and Non-Members.
Basic Raku: Firing Techniques With Chris Snedden
Saturday March 21, 2008
10:00AM -4:00PM
Where: Chris Snedden’s Studio
#9 Riverview Ave. London, ON
Maximum 8 Participants
Cost: $30.00 London Potters Guild members only.
Deadline for withdrawal: March 9, 2008. Non Guild members may sign up for this workshop after this date. Cost for non guild members is $40.00
A workshop for those who would like to learn how to run a raku firing, or are looking for more practice with this firing method, or for those who wish to participate in a firing to enhance experience.
Learn everything you need to know to set up, load, fire and unload the guild Raku kilns, and how to run the reduction buckets. A discussion of raku glazes and effects will be incorporated into the day. Please bring 3-5 medium sized bisque fired pieces (made with Raku clay if possible but not mandatory), lunch and beverages. Wear close fitting natural fibre clothes (long sleeves) and closed toe shoes. Please tie back long hair!
Intensive Self Study Group – Tile Making
A Two Session Workshop
Dates:
Sunday March 30, 2008
Sunday April 12, 2008
Cost: $15.00 LPG members plus material costs. ( $15.00 for ½ box special order clay)
Withdrawal Deadline:
March 23, 2008, Non guild members may sign up after
In this workshop participants will work to create unique hand made tiles. Reading materials will be distributed prior to workshop. In session one, we will discuss methods and materials, and will begin making tiles. In session two we will continue with finishing and glazing and look at results.
What to bring:
- Your own tools, stamps and textures
- Books or articles on tile making
- Pictures or samples of tiles
- Small squares of sealed drywall board or smooth wooden boards
- Pattern or graphic books, or photo copies of patterns you like
- Pictures of flowers, insects etc for reference
- Tracing paper, graphite paper, non permanent magic marker
- Plain paper for notes and tracing patterns onto
- Non permanent magic marker
- Your lunch
GLAZE: What is it and What Does it do?
A Lecture Style Workshop on the Science of Glazing
Instructor: David Moynihan
Date: Sunday, April 6, 2008
Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Cost: $30.00 LPG members/ $40.00 non members
Added Material Costs- $3 payable to the instructor.
*Sign up at the LPG after March 4
This will be a lecture style workshop looking into the black box of glazing. Anyone interested in making their own glazes, or better understanding the glazes they use are invited to participate. Having some experience mixing or developing glazes is an asset but not a requirement. Interest in glazes is the only requirement!
Over the course of the day we will work through the history of glaze development, what happens in the kiln, terminology of glazing, how to read and work with glaze formulas and recipes, safety, the potters periodic table, deciphering function and effect of the main glaze chemicals, deciphering the coloring oxides and stains in terms of uses and limits, and most importantly, where to find this information and how to use it.
The information will be given in broad terms which can and will be applied to all types/cones of firing from Raku through high temperature, and oxidation through neutral to reduction. The bulk of the examples will be applied to cone 6 oxidation as that is where most of us do our firing. There will be ample time for questions and discussion. Don't worry there will be plenty of handouts but you should bring paper and pen for your own notes.
You are invited to bring a sample of your favourite or least favourite glaze for group discussion while enjoying your paper bag lunch.
Screen Prints on Clay With Chris Snedden
Sunday May 25, 2008
10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Cost: $30.00 LPG members, must be prepaid by post dated cheque to reserve your seat. Material fee payable at workshop
Deadline for withdrawal with refund: Sunday May 11, 2008
Available seats open to non guild members after May 11: Cost $40.00
This workshop was a hit with participants last December, even in a snowstorm!
A participatory workshop in which you will make your own
photo silkscreen (included in workshop fee) and use it to screen images
directly onto clay and/or make slip transfer prints with which to decorate
your vessels. Discussion will centre around the use of decorative
elements in either symmetrical or asymmetrical compositions and
how that might work on your vessel forms. Chris will contact participants prior to workshop to discuss screen print images.
It is recommended that each participant bring several barely leather hard pieces to explore and play with.
Note that for this workshop there is a materials fee of $25.-/ participant for the screen, squeegee, transparency, etc. that participants will be able to keep and re-use.
In-House Workshops are available to members only*
*Workshops will be open to non-members 2 weeks prior to the workshop date. If spaces are remaining, non-members are invited to sign up for these informative and inspiring workshops!
Space is limited so sign up soon. Not a member? Join us!
Registration Instructions
- You are not considered signed up unless you have paid via post dated cheque or cash.
- Please sign up including your name and phone number CLEARLY PRINTED and indicate that you have paid. If you do not indicate payment your seat in the workshop is not confirmed.
- Please deposit cheques or payment in Workshop mail box in the kiln room (above the grinder) and clearly indicate which workshop you are signing up for.
- DO NOT PAY if your name is on a WAITING LIST. You will be notified if a space opens up and given the opportunity to pay.
- You must notify the workshop coordinator (Wendy Lycett) no less than one week before the date of the workshop if you are withdrawing from the workshop. You are responsible for paying for your seat, or finding a replacement if you give less than one week notice.
- In person sign up at the guild is recommended. However you can call Wendy Lycett to register. Your payment must be received to confirm your seat. Due to limited space we request that you call in advance if you are not able to attend so that others may have access to your seat. Call Wendy Lycett (519-433-5001) for more information.
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Here are a few photos from a recent paper clay workshop led by Shirley Clifford:
Here are a few photos from a recent workshop on mosaics, led by Beth Turnbull Morrish.
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