DISCOVERY WORKSHOP - INTRODUCTION TO POTTERY ON THE WHEEL

Would you like to discover the art of pottery in a professional, intimate and inspiring setting? A unique opportunity is waiting for you! Professional ceramic artist and sculptor Michelle Lemire, owner of the  Solart Studio Gallery and mentor for more than twenty years, invites you to discover her universe of creation and attend a private introductory course in clay throwing techniques.

This introductory workshop is open to the general public and is aimed at adults, young people and children aged 8 and over.

As an introduction to the art of pottery, I will share my artistic approach and present my unique works of art in the art gallery. I will show you my production workshop to introduce you to the different stages of the making process of a ceramic piece. Then I will demonstrate the kneading, centering and throwing of clay. Finally, I invite you to get directly in touch with the medium and put into practise the techniques shown to try to throw a clay bowl on a wheel that will be individually assigned to you. I will be at your side and will guide you throughout the creation process. If you wish to fire and keep the piece you created during the course, we offer a firing, enamelling and a complementary shipping service upon reservation.

During your workshop I will provide you with all the necessary special tools and equipment, an apron and free recycled clay.

BOOKING PROCEDURE 

STEP 1: CHECK THE AVAILABLE DATES AND TIME SLOTS AND SELECT THE DESIRED DATE.

STEP 2 - ADD YOUR SELECTION TO YOUR SHOPPING CART AND PLACE YOUR ORDER.

STEP 3 – COME TO YOUR APPOINTMENT AT SOLART STUDIO GALLERY  TO TAKE PART IN YOUR WORKSHOP.

Receipt of full payment of the amount due officially confirms your booking..

This discovery workshop is open to the general public and is aimed at adults and children aged 8 and over.

If you would like more information or to schedule a more detailed training program tailored to your specific needs, you can contact me directly at 819-428-1765.

I look forward to welcoming you and sharing my passion with you!

What our clients say about this experience:

I had the best time during my intro to pottery course. Michelle is very knowledgeable, very patient, overall a great teacher! As proud as I am of my newly acquired skills, I also gained a whole lot more appreciation for the art. (Maria Janvier 2024)

Michelle was excellent! She answered all our questions and was very patient with us! We did not feel rushed and we enjoyed the proceed of learning this art! thank you (Renée février 2023)

Michelle is an amazing instructor. All three of us (myself and 2 older-elementary-aged children) had a wonderful time. Michelle was able to instruct us through the whole process from initial processing to throwing our first pieces on the wheel. She is clearly a knowledgeable, experienced, and patient instructor; with each of us she could see where we were on our piece, and taught us individually how to hold our hands to shape and correct it. (That probably sounds simple! but pottery is hard and she knew how to demonstrate and instruct so we could be successful, and very pleased with our efforts 🤣) And of course she is an incredibly talented artist--we enjoyed exploring her gallery, too! (Michael octobre 2022)

Michelle was a great host, she has a very structured method and she patiently guides you through the steps, so that at the end of the session you end up with a beautiful piece of pottery, made by you! Great teacher and artist. (Maximova july 2023)

Michelle is very knowledgeable and passionate about pottery! You are bound to leave with having learned a new skill and might even be impressed with creating something you never realized you could have created. (Carley february 2023)

Michelle is very knowledgeable and super passionate about pottery and a great artist! Thanks for sharing your studio Michelle. 😊 (Jackie december 2023)

Bel endroit, ambiance amicale, décontractée, très connaissante de son métier, l’expérience a été simplement formidable. (Gabriela octobre 2023)

Michelle was amazing and was very knowledgeable. Well worth the money and we will be returning in the future. (Justin december 2022)