IMPORTANT COVID POLICY UPDATE Please note that masks are highly encouraged but not mandatory in these workshops. Workshop Description The ancient craft of pottery is explored with instructor Ralph Seely as he guides you through the fundamentals of throwing on the wheel. You will create a number of functional vessels, bowls or plates while immersed in a friendly community at …
Pottery on the Wheel: Guided Studio
IMPORTANT COVID POLICY INFORMATION Please note that while masks are highly encouraged, they are not mandatory for this class. Workshop Description This more advanced pottery workshop is for participants who have taken Pottery on the Wheel, Beginners, and Pottery on the Wheel, Intermediate. You have become comfortable throwing forms, creating lids and handles, and now want to take your exploration to …
Intermediate Pottery
IMPORTANT COVID POLICY UPDATE Please note that masks are highly encouraged but not mandatory in workshops. Workshop Description SJAC is excited to offer an Intermediate Pottery workshop to those who want to hone their skills in this ancient craft. In the 6-week workshop with instructor Molly Davidson, you will bring a level of consistency to your throwing while you experiment …
Ceramic Holiday Ornaments
IMPORTANT COVID POLICY UPDATE Please note that while masks are highly encouraged, they are not mandatory for this class. Workshop Description Deck the halls with beautiful handmade pottery ornaments. Molly Davidson teaches you how to create 2D and 3D clay ornaments that are sure to become family heirlooms. What a wonderful way to spend a Saturday afternoon as a lead-up …
Handbuilding Clay Objects
IMPORTANT COVID POLICY UPDATE As of Monday, February 28/22, visitors to SJAC will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination. Please note that out of an abundance of caution, SJAC will continue to keep a mandatory mask policy in place for all programs (workshops, galleries, performing arts events, rental events) after the Public Health restrictions are lifted on …
Studio 65+: Handbuilding Clay Objects
IMPORTANT COVID POLICY UPDATE As of September 22, 2021, some New Brunswick businesses will require Proof of Vaccination to access non-essential services. All of SJAC’s programs (workshops, galleries, performing arts events, rental events) fall under the included categories of services. All people aged 9 and up will be required to show their record of immunization or medical exemption certificate and …
Scratch the Surface: Clay Tiles
This workshop introduces you to the wonderful world of sgraffito on pottery. Coming from the Italian word for “to scratch”, sgraffito is a technique of scratching through layers of colour on the surface of ceramics to reveal the layers below, and enables an endless exploration of drawing, carving and painting techniques for your ceramics projects. You will work on flat …
Handbuilt Pottery
Have you always wanted to work with clay? Well here’s your opportunity! Join Karen Knight from “Soul Impressions Handbuilt Claywork” in a four week session of handbuilding. In a fun and relaxing environment, you’ll learn the handbuilding techniques of pinching, coiling and slabwork. The creative possibilities are endless. Design pieces that interest you. Come and fall in love with clay! Two …
Pottery on the Wheel with Joanna Pottle
Try your hand at making your own clay works of functional art in Greater Saint John’s community arts centre’s pottery studio. Sign up now and join professional potter Joanna Pottle for these fantastic classes, working on the wheel and handbuilding! Space is limited to only four students per class for plenty of time on the wheel and hands-on personal instruction. Fall …