FATHER'S DAY GIFTS
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Atelier Galerie d'art Solart
GIFT PACKAGE: INTRODUCTION TO POTTERY WHEEL THROWING, LEVEL 1 (3 x 2-hour classes)
$540.00
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GIFT PACKAGE: INTRODUCTION TO POTTERY WHEEL THROWING, LEVEL 1 (3 x 2-hour classes)
$540.00
Visit product page →DESCRIPTION:
This Level 1 Introduction to Throwing course is designed for artists who have never thrown on the wheel or who wish to review their knowledge from the beginning in a private setting. It aims to teach the basic techniques of throwing clay on a potter's wheel. You will learn to throw small pieces such as cups and small bowls.
TECHNIQUES COVERED:
- Wedging a small amount of clay (1 to 2 lb).
- Centering a small amount of clay (1 to 2 lb).
- Coning to center the inside of the clay mass.
- Piercing the clay.
- Opening with a hook.
- Measuring the bottom of the piece with a needle and evening it out.
- Pulling / first pinched pull.
- Optimal body positioning, strength, delicacy, and stability.
- Pulling and throwing clay rings.
- Using a sponge to moisten the wall of the piece while throwing.
- Using a needle to pierce air bubbles in the clay mass and the walls of the piece.
- Using a trimming tool to clean the base of a thrown piece.
- Using cutting wire to cut a block of clay and remove pieces from the wheel head.
- Using a trimming tool to shape the foot of a piece on the wheel.
- Shaping and attaching a handle to a thrown piece.
- Finishing, handling, and pre-firing drying.
PREREQUISITES:
None
DETAILS:
Upon receipt of payment for your gift certificate, a printable version including a personalized reservation code will be sent to you by email. This code will allow your recipient to book the 3 training sessions according to their availability by calling the gallery directly at 819-428-1765.
Your training can take place over a short intensive period or be spread over a longer period. That is, you can book time slots close together or further apart to suit your learning pace.During your training, I will provide all the specialized tools and equipment required. During the months you are enrolled, you will also have access to free recycled clay and an individual storage tray reserved for storing your personal belongings and projects in progress.
The course registration fees include the teaching fees and the use of the studio spaces, tools, and equipment required during the training.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES OFFERED ACCORDING TO YOUR NEEDS:
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Raw materials are available for purchase at the studio shop, where you can buy the materials of your choice according to your respective needs.
- If you wish to bisque-fire the pieces you have made as part of your training, a shared bisque-firing service is offered at the studio. Firing fees will be charged to you pro rata based on the space used by your pieces in the kiln when they are unloaded from their bisque firing.
- If you wish to glaze and glaze-fire your pieces at the studio, additional glazing training or periods of independent access to our glazing lab and a shared glaze-firing service are offered by reservation. Glaze and glaze-firing fees will be charged to you pro rata based on the space used by your pieces in the kiln when they are unloaded from their glaze firing.
- If you wish to practice and optimize the integration of the techniques learned during your training, periods of access to the studio workstations are available by reservation.
Looking forward to welcoming you and sharing my passion!
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Atelier Galerie d'art Solart
PERSONALIZED COACHING GIFT PACKAGE IN CERAMICS, SCULPTURE OR JEWELRY
$180.00
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PERSONALIZED COACHING GIFT PACKAGE IN CERAMICS, SCULPTURE OR JEWELRY
$180.00
Visit product page →Would you like to benefit from personalized one-on-one guidance with artist Michelle Lemire to refine your artistic practice in ceramics, sculpture, or jewelry making?
EDUCATIONAL APPROACH
Since 2001, my personalized educational approach has allowed me to share my expertise, passion, and know-how through my business. I offer you my skills and professional experience by providing personalized 2-hour coaching sessions dedicated to bringing your visual arts and craft projects to life.
Your skill development can take place over a short, intensive period or be spread out over a longer period. This means you can book sessions at intervals that suit your budget and learning pace.
I plan the custom guidance sessions in collaboration with you, according to your experience level, to meet your specific needs and enable you to bring your ideas to life, achieve your goals, and complete your respective artistic projects.
During your sessions, I provide all the necessary specialized tools and equipment. During your training, you will also have access to free recycled clay and a personal storage shelf reserved for your personal belongings and projects in progress. Raw materials are for sale at the studio shop counter, where you can purchase what you need to complete your project.
To plan a custom skill development program, please contact me.
SPECIALIZATIONS
Throwing, hand-building, glazing, casting, sculpture, jewelry making
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
Exploring everyone's creative potential, sharing, research, design, and the development of new ideas, processes, and interdisciplinary approaches are a great source of inspiration for me.
Through teaching, I wish to share complementary techniques in ceramics, jewelry making, and sculpture to help you develop greater mastery of material in space and achieve greater freedom of expression.
The transformation of minerals by fire creates a universal connection. I invite you to study this artistic practice and draw your creative inspiration directly from the heart of the material.
You will discover that clay, thanks to its plasticity, malleability, versatility, and memory, is a true medium for discovering and exploring three-dimensionality and creativity.
TERMS
PERSONALIZED ONE-ON-ONE COACHING GIFT CERTIFICATES provide a credit that can be applied to the booking of 1, 3, or 5 personalized guidance sessions. This is valid during your choice of available time slots within a period of 1 year from the purchase date of your gift certificate.
Upon receipt of payment for your gift certificate, a printable version including a personalized booking code will be sent to you by email. This code will allow your recipient to book the coaching sessions according to their availability by calling the gallery directly at 819-428-1765.
I look forward to welcoming you and sharing my passion!
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Atelier Galerie Solart
Practical, self-contained Ripon-signed gift package for workshops, Café des Orties and Deuxième Chapitre breaks
$40.00
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$40.00
Visit product page →Come perfect your ceramic or sculpture artistic practice by working independently at Atelier Galerie Solart, enjoy your favourite drink at Café des Orties, and browse books at Au Deuxième Chapitre in Ripon!
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE:
- 1 four-hour block of access to a throwing, hand-building, or glazing station per person during open studio times at the ceramics studio.
- Access to a library of technical reference documents
- Access to a parking space
- Access to a WI-FI internet connection.
- Access to free recycled clay from the studio.
- One specialty coffee or small non-alcoholic beverage per person at Café des Orties in Ripon.
- $5 credit towards the purchase of books or $10 towards the purchase of clothing per person at Deuxième Chapitre, Ripon's thrift store and second-hand bookstore.
DESCRIPTION OF THE OPEN STUDIO TIMES OFFER:
At Atelier Galerie Solart, we offer open studio times to access our ceramics studio's throwing, hand-building, and glazing stations, which are equipped with specialized equipment. This is to encourage the practice and integration of techniques taught in our training courses, creation, the exploration of new interdisciplinary avenues, innovation, and the development of contemporary artistic expression.
VIEW THE FULL DESCRIPTION OF THE VARIOUS WORKSTATIONS AVAILABLE AT THE STUDIO.
TARGET CLIENTELE AND ELIGIBILITY
To book an independent studio practice session, you must be one of our students or an experienced visual artist or craftsperson who has previously received adequate technical training allowing you to use the specialized creative spaces and work equipment independently and safely. This is without the need for technical assistance, except for the coaching or training sessions, while respecting the tranquility of the premises and the studio's operating and safety rules. Independent practice sessions are intended exclusively for adult clientele.
If you do not have the experience required to use the available spaces and equipment independently, but would like access to them, we invite you to book a coaching session during which we will provide you with the knowledge allowing you to acquire the independence necessary to book an access session at Atelier Galerie d'art Solart.
BOOK A COACHING SESSION
AVAILABILITY
This package is offered from Wednesday to Saturday. Four-hour independent studio practice blocks are available by reservation from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Café des Orties in Ripon is open Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Deuxième Chapitre thrift store and second-hand bookstore is open from Thursday to Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
TERMS:
Upon receipt of payment for your package, a printable gift certificate including a personalized reservation code will be sent to you by email. This reservation code will allow the recipient to book their independent studio practice block by calling the gallery directly at 819-428-1765. Recipients can also enjoy a free non-alcoholic beverage and their credits at Deuxième Chapitre by presenting their personalized certificate at the café and thrift store/bookstore counter.
DESCRIPTION OF CAFÉ DES ORTIES:
Café des Orties in Ripon is a non-profit community café that embodies conviviality and respect for the environment. Located in the multi-use building of the Manoir de Ripon, this warm venue offers local organic products, promoting healthy and sustainable eating. Café des Orties is much more than just a café; it is a meeting place where cultural events are regularly held, strengthening community ties. Come enjoy a relaxing moment while supporting a valuable and committed local initiative.
LEARN MORE ABOUT CAFÉ DES ORTIES
DESCRIPTION OF AU DEUXIÈME CHAPITRE THRIFT STORE AND SECOND-HAND BOOKSTORE:
The Deuxième Chapitre thrift store and second-hand bookstore is a zero-waste non-profit organization that, in a community spirit, wishes to make books and clothing more affordable to the public. Its mission is to resell, reuse, or redirect book and clothing donations to give them a second life. You can find used treasures on site for all tastes!
LEARN MORE ABOUT DEUXIÈME CHAPITRE THRIFT STORE AND SECOND-HAND BOOKSTORE
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Atelier Galerie Solart
Gift package signed Ripon personalized coaching, Break at Café des Orties and Deuxième Chapitre
$180.00
vAtelier Galerie Solart
Gift package signed Ripon personalized coaching, Break at Café des Orties and Deuxième Chapitre
$180.00
Visit product page →Come be inspired by the beauty of nature and the warmth of Ripon, and perfect your artistic journey by taking a personalized private course tailored to your needs in ceramics, sculpture, or jewelry making with Michelle Lemire at Atelier Galerie Solart!
What is included in this
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE:
- 1 or 2 personalized private coaching sessions in ceramics, sculpture, or jewelry making with artist Michelle Lemire for 1, 2, 3, or 4 people.
- Access to all required specialized equipment and tools.
- Access to a library of technical reference documents
- Access to a parking space
- Access to a WI-FI internet connection.
- Access to free recycled clay from the studio.
- One specialty coffee or small non-alcoholic beverage per person at Café des Orties in Ripon.
- $5 credit toward the purchase of books or $10 toward the purchase of clothing per person at Deuxième Chapitre, Ripon's thrift store and secondhand bookstore.
DESCRIPTION OF THE COACHING SERVICE OFFER:
EDUCATIONAL APPROACH
Since 2001, my personalized educational approach has allowed me to share my expertise, passion, and know-how through my business. I put my skills and professional experience at your disposal by offering personalized 2-hour coaching sessions dedicated to bringing your visual arts and craft projects to life. I plan custom-made support sessions in collaboration with you, according to your level of experience, to meet your specific needs and enable you to materialize your ideas, achieve your goals, and complete your respective artistic projects.
During your sessions, I provide all the required specialized tools and equipment. During your training, you will also have access to free recycled clay and an individual storage tray reserved for storing your personal belongings and projects in progress. Raw materials are for sale at the studio shop counter, where you can purchase what you need to complete your project.
SPECIALIZATION AREAS
Throwing, modeling, glazing, casting, sculpture, jewelry making
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
Exploring everyone's creative potential, sharing, research, design, and the development of new ideas, processes, and interdisciplinary avenues are a great source of inspiration for me.
Through teaching, I wish to pass on complementary techniques in ceramics, jewelry making, and sculpture to enable you to develop greater mastery of material in space and access greater freedom of expression.
The transformation of minerals by fire creates a universal connection. I invite you to study this artistic practice and draw your creative inspiration directly from the heart of the material.
You will discover that clay, thanks to its plasticity, malleability, versatility, and memory, is a true medium for discovering and exploring three-dimensionality and creativity.
To plan a custom training program that meets your specific needs, I invite you to contact me directly by phone at 819 428-1765.
I look forward to welcoming you and sharing my passion!
AVAILABILITY
This package is available from Wednesday to Saturday. 2-hour personalized coaching sessions are available at the studio by reservation from 1:00 to 3:00 and from 3:00 to 5:00. Café des Orties in Ripon is open Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Deuxième Chapitre thrift store and secondhand bookstore is open from Thursday to Saturday from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m.
TERMS:
Upon receipt of payment for your package, a printable gift certificate including a personalized reservation code will be sent to you by email. This reservation code will allow the recipient to book their coaching session(s) by calling the gallery directly at 819-428-1765. Recipients can also enjoy one free non-alcoholic beverage and use their credits at Deuxième Chapitre by presenting their personalized certificate at the café and thrift store/secondhand bookstore counter.
DESCRIPTION OF CAFÉ DES ORTIES:
Café des Orties in Ripon is a non-profit community café that embodies warmth and respect for the environment. Located in the multi-use building of the Manoir de Ripon, this welcoming place offers local organic products, promoting healthy and sustainable eating. Café des Orties is much more than just a café; it is a meeting place where cultural events are regularly held, strengthening community ties. Come enjoy a relaxing moment while supporting a valuable and committed local initiative.
LEARN MORE ABOUT CAFÉ DES ORTIES
DESCRIPTION OF DEUXIÈME CHAPITRE THRIFT STORE AND SECONDHAND BOOKSTORE:
Deuxième Chapitre thrift store and secondhand bookstore is a zero-waste non-profit organization that, in a community spirit, wishes to make books and clothing more affordable to the public. Its mission is to resell, reuse, or redirect donated books and clothing to give them a second life. You can find used treasures on site for all tastes!
LEARN MORE ABOUT DEUXIÈME CHAPITRE THRIFT STORE AND SECONDHAND BOOKSTORE
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Visit product page →Give them the privilege of choosing!
Let your friends, family and colleagues choose their favorite gifts for themselves by offering them a personalized “The Pleasure of Choosing” gift certificate from Atelier Galerie d'Art Solart. They are offered in the amount of $ 50, $ 75, $ 100, $ 150, $ 250, $ 350 or $ 500.
A simple and effective solution to please everyone! They correspond to your budget, are addressed personally to your recipient and are applicable to all of our works and development packages.
They are available to you at all times directly at the Atelier Galerie d'art Solart counter or on our online trading platform.
Give them the privilege of choosing!
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Following receipt of your order, we will issue your certificate for the amount of your choice.
- A unique validation code will be written on your certificate allowing the recipient to benefit from the amount you have chosen to offer him and to apply it to the payment of his next purchase at Atelier Galerie d'art Solart.
- Then, you can pick up your certificate directly at the Atelier Galerie d'art Solart or we can mail it to your address or to that of the recipient according to your preference.
- If you would like the name (s) of the donor (s) and recipient (s)to be mentionned on your gift certificate please let us know in the special instructions box.
- If you are unable to pick up your certificate from the art gallery counter and want to avoid shipping charges, please let us know and we will send you a virtual version of your certificate.
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Visit product page →Give them the privilege of choosing!
Let your friends, family and colleagues choose their favorite gifts for themselves by offering them a personalized “The Pleasure of Choosing” gift certificate from Atelier Galerie d'Art Solart. They are offered in the amount of $ 50, $ 75, $ 100, $ 150, $ 250, $ 350 or $ 500.
A simple and effective solution to please everyone! They correspond to your budget, are addressed personally to your recipient and are applicable to all of our works and development packages.
They are available to you at all times directly at the Atelier Galerie d'art Solart counter or on our online trading platform.
Give them the privilege of choosing!
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Following receipt of your order, we will issue your certificate for the amount of your choice.
- A unique validation code will be written on your certificate allowing the recipient to benefit from the amount you have chosen to offer him and to apply it to the payment of his next purchase at Atelier Galerie d'art Solart.
- Then, you can pick up your certificate directly at the Atelier Galerie d'art Solart or we can mail it to your address or to that of the recipient according to your preference.
- If you would like the name (s) of the donor (s) and recipient (s)to be mentionned on your gift certificate please let us know in the special instructions box.
- If you are unable to pick up your certificate from the art gallery counter and want to avoid shipping charges, please let us know and we will send you a virtual version of your certificate.
