The Fine Art of Porcelain
This class will cover instruction of basic throwing techniques on the potter's wheel using a smooth porcelain clay. Various functional forms will be covered such as cups, pitchers, bowls and more. Instruction will include decorative and finishing techniques to enhance the finished piece including glazing and firing. A final class with pot luck to celebrate the kiln unloading at Carl's studio will complete the class.
For adults beginning to intermediate levels. Dates of the classes are January 21st for 7 weeks at the Emerson Center for the Arts and Culture in the Frances Senska pottery studio Thursday evening 7:00 to 9:30. $210.00 non-members, $185.00 for members including 25 lbs. of clay. An extra firing fee will be charged per piece. For more information and to REGISTER: call the Emerson office, 587.9797. Class size is limited to 10 students.
Carl Sheehan is a graduate of Montana State University and has been a studio potter and teacher of pottery classes in Bozeman since 1977. Beginning in 1980, Carl has been featured as the resident potter at Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park at the Old Faithful Lodge. His work is available locally in downtown Bozeman at Grey Fox Gallery and at the Museum of the Rockies Gift Shop.
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Photos to right:
top: learning throwing techniques on the wheel
middle: students unloading newly fired pots from the kiln
bottom: students' stoneware pots
