Clay Classes - Spring 2010

The Gardiner Museum's clay classes offer creative fun for young adults and adults. Participants at all levels of experience--including absolute beginners--will learn the techniques of creating ceramic art by forming and decorating their own hands-on projects in clay.

Instructors are all professional ceramic artists with years of experience helping participants achieve their goals. Sessions are informal, with time for experimentation as well as a focus on technique.

Classes are offered for all age groups:


Combo Classes in March/April 2009 (3 weeks)
Hand-Building and Wheel-Throwing
Try your hand at a variety of techniques. Use the potter’s wheel and explore the tools and techniques for hand building. Combine both approaches and decorate your work with glazes and textures.

Dates Time Instructor Class Number
Mondays, Mar 22, 29, & Apr 5 6–9 pm TBA P7006-2010
Tuesdays, Mar 23, 30, & Apr 6 6–9 pm TBA P7007-2010
Thursdays, Mar 25, April 1 & 8 6–9 pm TBA P7008-2010
$132 / $111 Gardiner Members, seniors and students. Materials included.
Location: 111 Queen's Park
Please call 416.586.8080 for more information or to register.

SCULPTURE CLASS
In conjunction with FROM THE MELTING POT INTO THE FIRE, ceramic artist Lynn Fisher will teach a sculpture course, with students’ work being displayed at the Gardiner Museum at the culmination of the four weeks.
Dates Time Instructor Class Number
Saturdays, Apr 10 – May 1 1–4 pm Lynn Fisher P 7009-2010
$176 / $148 Gardiner Members, seniors and students. Materials included.
Location: 111 Queen's Park
Click on Class Number above to register online, or please call 416.586.8080 for more information or to register by phone.

CREATIVE APPROACHES TO WORKING WITH CLAY: HAND BUILDING AND WHEEL THROWING
Try your hand at a variety of techniques. Use the potter’s wheel and explore the tools and techniques for hand building. Combine both approaches and decorate your work with glazes and textures.
Dates Time Instructor Class Number
Mondays April 19 – June 14
No Class May 24th		 6–9 pm Alex Yeung P 7010-2010
Tuesday April 20 – June 8 6–9 pm Lynn Fisher P 7011-2010
$350 / $295 Gardiner Members, seniors and students. Materials included.
Location: 111 Queen's Park
Click on Class Number above to register online, or please call 416.586.8080 for more information or to register by phone.

WHEEL THROWING
Learn the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel in a small class taught by a professional potter. Eight sessions give you the opportunity to learn to make and decorate a variety of shapes.
Dates Time Instructor Class Number
Thursdays April 22 – June 10 6–9 pm Alex Yeung P 7012-2010
Saturdays May 8 – June 26
(Morning)		 9 am–12 pm Lynn Fisher P 7013-2010
Saturdays May 8 – June 26
(Afternoon)		 1 – 4pm Lynn Fisher P 7014-2010
$350 / $295 Gardiner Members, seniors and students. Materials included.
Location: 111 Queen's Park
Click on Class Number above to register online, or please call 416.586.8080 for more information or to register by phone.

CHILDREN'S CLAY CLASS
Create water fountains, birdhouses, balcony and patio pots to enhance your outdoor space. 8 sessions over a two-month period.
Dates Time Instructor Class Number
Saturdays, Apr 24 –Jun 12 10am–12:30noon Audrey Mah P 8002-2010
$190 / $160 Gardiner Members children and grandchildren. Materials included.
Location: 111 Queen's Park
Please call 416.586.8080 for more information or to register.

MARCH BREAK CAMP
Children are invited to join us for a week-long clay camp during March Break.  Campers will learn about clay through hands-on projects led by professional ceramic artists.
Dates Time Instructor Class Number
Mon-Fri, Mar 15–19 9:30am–12noon Lynn Fisher P 8003-2010
$250 / $215 Gardiner Members children and grandchildren. Fees include all materials and firing.
Location: 111 Queen's Park
Please call 416.586.8080 for more information or to register.