One of the advantages of guild membership is that we run a variety or programs thoughout the year, many of which are only open to members. There is usually a major program open to the public as well.
Summer Nights with the Potters Guild
Wednesday Nights
Community Arts Center, Wallingford, PA
June 23 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Instructor: Nadia W. Bond
Pinch Pots and Rolling Edges You’ve seen those leafy, rolling edges on Nadia’s pots. Now is a good time to see just how she does her pinch pots. Join us for an evening of fun and information as Nadia W. Bond demos just how these bowls are made. Bring a lump of clay if you dare, and your favorite beverage to share.
Member Price: $25.00 | Non-Member Price: $35.00
June 30 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Instructor: Shari SIkora
Pierogies are Back! We will be again, handbuilding in the kitchen! Making pierogies, along with golabki (stuffed cabbage) and halushki . . . .while drinking beer and listening to polkas!!! Does this sound like summertime fun or what?? Bring your appetite and BEER.
Materials Fee: $10 payable to instructor
Member Price: $25.00 | Non-Member Price: $35.00
July 7 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Instructor: Carol Seymour
BIG or small - Do you see a 3 lb. lump of clay as one big bowl, or 15 small vases? You don’t have to be a giant or a lilliputian to produce either. Learn techniques for large and small amounts of clay, to help you enlarge your pot vocabulary. Some hands-on practice is possible.
Member Price: $25.00 | Non-Member Price: $35.00
July 14 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Instructor: Wendy Cotton
Throwing, Troubleshooting, and Tricks THROWING: I will demo throwing techniques that will help you to form your design ideas more successfully on the wheel. TROUBLESHOOTING: Are you having trouble throwing plates, bottle forms, tall pots, bowls, closed forms, lids...you name it, and I’ll show you how to avoid problems and master the form. TRICKS: I will demo simple tricks to make your lids, lips, handles and feet more interesting and exciting.
Member Price: $25.00 | Non-Member Price: $35.00
Special Workshops
Community Arts Center, Wallingford, PA
New Gas Glaze Workshop | Sunday July 25 | 12 Noon - 3:30 PM
Instructor: Nadia Bond
New glazes - new things to try. Learn how to use 2 or 3 glazes on your pots. Learn ways to wax over glazes, squirt over gazes, tape or needle nose accents of glazes on glazes. Bring 4-6 bisqued pots of (181-182-153-257-306) cone 10 clay.
Member Price: $70.00 | Non-Member Price: $75.00
To register call 610.566.1713 or visit www.communityartscenter.org.