Coils, slabs, pinch pots, and more!  Learn how to make functional and decorative ceramic pieces with your hands.  This 6-week class will cover the basics of hand-building, including pinch pots, coil building, and slab building.  From delicate pots to monumental sculptures, come explore the many facets of making things by hand from clay.

Course information

• Language: This class will be held in both English and French.
• Class timing: Thursdays from 10:00 to 13:00
• This is a series of six classes starting on Thursday, September 17. The last class will be held on October 22.
• Please note that the cost of the course includes the necessary clay and access to studio tools.
• The class duration of 3 hours includes 30 minutes to clean-up the studio.
• This class is for individuals 16 years old and up.
• Please bring an apron and wear clothing that can be muddied!

If you are experiencing any difficulties with registration or payment, please contact us at ceramique@lafabsurmill.ca.

Course outline

Course 1: Pinch pots and coil building

Course 2: Finishing pinch pots; continuing coil building

Course 3: Finishing coil pieces; rolling slabs.

Course 4: Slab building.

Course 5: Finishing slab pieces.

Course 6:  Glazing

About Olaf

Olaf de Winter holds a bachelor’s degree from Concordia University and a DEC from the Bonsecours Ceramics Centre. He is a ceramic artist and designer. Born in the Netherlands, he immigrated to Canada at a young age and studied philosophy and history before developing a true passion for the ceramic medium.  He is the studio manager at La Fab and maintains his practice at his home studio in Rigaud, Quebec.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this class, open to all.

Minimum Participation Policy

A minimum of 4 participants is required to hold the workshop. La Fab reserves the right to cancel the event if there are not enough registrations. In this case, a full refund will be issued.

Refund Policy

Full refund minus a $20 processing fee for cancellations made 7 days or more before the event. No refunds possible for cancellations made within 6 days of the event.