Semi-private introductory course
Treat yourself to the opportunity to explore a new artistic practice in an intimate setting!
Semi-private introductory courses are the perfect opportunity to explore new artistic techniques. Take advantage of the opportunity to acquire the basic knowledge of a new discipline alongside 2 to 4 other beginner-level artists who share the same interests as you!
Semi-private introductory courses take place on Thursday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Please consult the course information sheets to find out the next available dates and register for the courses of your choice directly online.
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Atelier Galerie d'art Solart
SEMI-PRIVATE INTRODUCTION TO CLAY THROWING TECHNIQUES COURSE LEVEL 1
$390.00
vAtelier Galerie d'art Solart
SEMI-PRIVATE INTRODUCTION TO CLAY THROWING TECHNIQUES COURSE LEVEL 1
$390.00
Visit product page →THE NEXT TRAINING WILL TAKE PLACE FROM FEBRUARY 16 TO MARCH 2, 2023
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
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FORMAT: training spread over a 3-week period, offered in 3 semi-private 2-hour classes once a week.
SCHEDULE: Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
DATES:
- February 16-23 and March 2, 2023 FULL
- April 13-20-27, 2023
- June 8-15-22, 2023
LOCATION: Solart Art Gallery Workshop.
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 2 to 4 people
REGISTRATION FEE: $390 per person
DESCRIPTION:
This training is designed for artists who have never thrown on the wheel or who wish to review their knowledge from the beginning in a semi-private setting (2 to 4 participants). 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.
We look forward to having the opportunity to welcome you and share my passion!
TECHNIQUES COVERED:
Session 1:
- Wedging a small amount of clay (1 to 2 lb).
- Centering a small amount of clay (1 to 2 lb).
- Cone-ing to center the inside of the lump.
- Opening the clay.
- Optimal body positioning, strength, delicacy, and stability.
- Opening with a hook.
- Measuring the bottom of the piece with a needle and leveling it.
Session 2:
- Throwing a basic form / first pinched pull.
- Pulling and throwing clay rings.
- Using a sponge to moisten the wall of the piece while throwing.
- Using a needle to remove air bubbles from the clay lump 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.
Session 3:
- 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
TERMS:
Receipt of your full payment officially confirms your registration for this training.
Should the Workshop be unable to take place due to inclement weather or another factor beyond our control, we will cancel the event and automatically refund you the full registration fee you paid in advance.
THE TRAINING REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES:
- Teaching fees.
- Workshop technical preparation fees.
- Use of workshop spaces
- Use of required tools and equipment
- Use of recycled workshop clay
ADDITIONAL SERVICES OFFERED ACCORDING TO YOUR NEEDS:
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Specialty clays (porcelain, stoneware, etc.) are available for purchase at the workshop boutique, where you can make purchases according to your respective needs.
VIEW THE RAW MATERIALS AVAILABLE AT THE WORKSHOP.
- A shared bisque firing service is available at the workshop. Firing fees will be charged pro rata based on the space used by your pieces in the kiln during the unloading of their bisque firing.
- A shared glaze firing service and glazes are available at the workshop. Glaze and glaze firing fees will be charged pro rata based on the space used by your pieces in the kiln during the unloading of their glaze firing.
VIEW THE PRICES AND TERMS OF THE FIRING SERVICE AVAILABLE AT THE WORKSHOP.
- If you wish to practice and optimize the integration of the techniques learned during your training, workshop workstation access periods are available by reservation.
VIEW THE WORKSTATION ACCESS PACKAGES AT THE WORKSHOP
- February 16-23 and March 2, 2023 FULL
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Atelier Galerie d'art Solart
SEMI-PRIVATE INTRODUCTION TO CLAY THROWING TECHNIQUES COURSE LEVEL 2
$390.00
vAtelier Galerie d'art Solart
SEMI-PRIVATE INTRODUCTION TO CLAY THROWING TECHNIQUES COURSE LEVEL 2
$390.00
Visit product page →THE NEXT TRAINING SESSION WILL TAKE PLACE FROM MARCH 16 TO 30, 2023
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
To stay up to date on upcoming training dates, subscribe to our newsletter HERE!
FORMAT: training spread over a 3-week period, offered in 3 semi-private 2-hour classes once a week.
SCHEDULE: Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
DATES:
- March 16-23-30, 2023
- May 4-11-18, 2023
- July 13-20-27, 2023
LOCATION: Solart Art Gallery Studio.
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 2 to 4 people
REGISTRATION FEE: $390 per person
DESCRIPTION:
This training is intended for artists who have taken the Level 1 introductory course or who have equivalent experience and wish to deepen their knowledge of throwing in a private setting. It aims to reinforce basic throwing techniques and acquire complementary techniques to confidently center and throw a larger quantity of clay. You will learn to throw medium-sized shapes such as vases and bowls.
We look forward to having the opportunity to welcome you and share my passion!
TARGETED TECHNIQUES:
Session 1:
- Kneading a larger quantity of clay (2 to 5 lb).
- Centering a larger quantity of clay (2 to 5 lb).
- Review of basic throwing techniques and optimal body positions with a larger quantity of clay.
Session 2:
- Optimal finger positioning to contain and throw a tall form.
- Opening and leveling the round bottom of a piece to throw a bowl.
- Use of the metal rib to shape, define, and smooth the walls of pieces.
Session 3:
- Throwing and throwing-off pieces on the wheel (making the wheel throwing slab)
- Surface treatments of raw and leather-hard clay (impressions, alterations, carving, etc.)
- Finishing, handling, and pre-firing drying.
PREREQUISITES:
Knowledge of basic kneading, centering, and throwing techniques.
TERMS:
Receipt of your full payment officially confirms your registration for this training.
Should the Studio be unable to take place due to inclement weather or another factor beyond our control, we will cancel the event and automatically refund you the full registration fee you paid in advance.
TRAINING REGISTRATION FEES INCLUDE:
- Teaching fees.
- Technical preparation fees for the workshops.
- Use of the studio spaces
- Use of the required tools and equipment
- Use of the studio's recycled clay
ADDITIONAL SERVICES OFFERED ACCORDING TO YOUR NEEDS:
-
Specialty clays (porcelain, stoneware, etc.) are available for purchase at the studio shop; you can make purchases according to your respective needs.
VIEW THE RAW MATERIALS AVAILABLE AT THE STUDIO.
- A shared bisque firing service is available at the studio. Firing fees will be charged pro rata based on the space used by your pieces in the kiln when they are unloaded from their bisque firing.
- A shared glaze firing service and glazes are available at the studio. Glaze and glaze firing fees will be charged pro rata based on the space used by your pieces in the kiln when they are unloaded from their glaze firing.
VIEW THE RATES AND TERMS OF THE FIRING SERVICE AVAILABLE AT THE STUDIO.
- If you wish to practice and optimize the integration of the techniques learned during your training, studio workstation access periods are available by reservation.
VIEW THE STUDIO WORKSTATION ACCESS PACKAGES
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Visit product page →THE NEXT TRAINING SESSION WILL TAKE PLACE ON MARCH 30, 2023
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
To stay up to date on upcoming training dates, subscribe to our newsletter HERE!
FORMAT:
Specialized training workshop offered as part of a 2-hour semi-private course.
SCHEDULE: Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
DATES:
- March 30, 2023
- June 1, 2023
- August 3, 2023
LOCATION: Solart Art Gallery Workshop.
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 2 to 4 people
REGISTRATION FEE: $130 per person
DESCRIPTION:
This training is intended for artists who wish to learn the basics of glazing or to glaze bisque-fired pieces they have previously created as part of training or through previous independent practice in the workshop. It aims to develop the knowledge that will enable them to gain the necessary independence to book access to the Solart Workshop glazing lab and complete their current and future ceramic art projects.
We look forward to having the opportunity to welcome you and share my passion!
TECHNIQUES COVERED:
- Identification of the various glazes available in the wheel glazing troughs and presentation of their appearance when fired according to the different types of clay used.
- Use of the mixer and sieves to homogenize the glazes.
- Cleaning the pieces with a sponge in preparation for glazing.
- Use of tongs to perform dip glazing.
- Use of containers to perform pour glazing.
- Absorption rates, consistencies, and desired application thicknesses.
- Possible glaze layering.
- Use of the banding wheel and various specialized brushes.
- Application of wax to the bottom of the pieces.
- Pre-firing finishing and cleaning.
- Arranging the pieces in preparation for firing in the kiln room.
PREREQUISITES:
Participants must bring their bisque-fired pieces they wish to glaze.
TERMS:
Receipt of your full payment officially confirms your registration for this training.
Should the Workshop be unable to take place due to inclement weather or another factor beyond our control, we will cancel the event and automatically refund you the full registration fee you have paid.
THE TRAINING REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES:
- Teaching fees.
- Technical preparation fees for the workshops.
- Use of the workshop spaces
- Use of the required tools and equipment
Glaze and glaze firing fees will be charged to you pro rata based on the space your pieces occupy in the kiln during the unloading of their glaze firing.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES OFFERED ACCORDING TO YOUR NEEDS:
-
Specialty clays (porcelain, stoneware, etc.) are available for purchase at the workshop boutique; you can make your respective purchases according to your needs.
VIEW THE RAW MATERIALS AVAILABLE AT THE WORKSHOP.
- A shared bisque firing service is available at the workshop. Firing fees will be charged to you pro rata based on the space your pieces occupy in the kiln during the unloading of their bisque firing.
- A shared glaze firing service and glazes are available at the workshop. Glaze and glaze firing fees will be charged to you pro rata based on the space your pieces occupy in the kiln during the unloading of their glaze firing.
VIEW THE PRICES AND TERMS OF THE FIRING SERVICE AVAILABLE AT THE WORKSHOP.
- If you wish to practice and optimize the integration of the techniques learned during your training, workshop workstation access periods are available by reservation.
VIEW THE WORKSHOP WORKSTATION ACCESS PACKAGES
