eARTh
Community Clay
studiosis a home studio with a breathtaking view. It is not just
a pottery studio, it is an inspired playground for adults, kids and anyone who
likes to play with mud.
Hands on Help and personalized instruction are at
the core of this experience. The friendly atmosphere supplies warm feedback and
creative motivation to help you discover your inner potential.
Owner and teacher Diane Walters has worked with clay
for thirty years and the learning industry for twenty.
Sharing her experience and learning from others is at the core of this small
business.
Call us with questions!
250 354-1228
250 509-1278 cell
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eARTh
Community Clay
studiosis situated in beautiful studio with a view in
Uphill Nelson, BC, Canada, located at 1116 Latimer St, Nelson, BC.
This is the place to shape your world...
If you've ever dreamed of having your own light-filled art studio,eARTh
Community Clay
studios is for you. If you haven't touched clay since the fourth grade,or
are in fourth grade, we'll be happy to give you lessons in throwing, handbuilding
or glazing. If you are a practiced potter, you'll appreciate our wheel room and
handbuilding work areas, Shimpo wheels and slab roller, our selection of stains
and glazes,
and our regular firing schedule. Everything you need is right here.
Experienced Potters and Sculptors make up a team of ceramic professionals who
are ready to share their talents.
eARTh
Community Clay
studios is an open studio, with occasional workshops
and a host of inspirational work from studio potters. If you are a novice or
advanced potter, student, family, senior or school, eARTh
Community Clay
studios can meet your needs. We offer full
or partial kiln firings, day and evening classes and school programs.
Gift Certificates Available
New offerings for Summer/Fall 2011
Handbuilding and Wheel Classes (limited class sizes)
Upcoming Summer Camps and High School
Youth Intensive!
Summer is a time to be making
and creating dishes and sculptures out of clay and stone!
Four age groups and one to two week sessions will be taking place for children aged
5-7 ($125. one week) and children 8-12.($225.two weeks) Students 12-14 will learn to use
beginner Wheel throwing techniques. (225.two weeks) Stone, Clay, glazes and firings
included in fee for children under 14. High School students $65. for materials
and supplies.
Children 5-7-9:30-10:30 a.m.
one week (125.)
Children 8-12 9:30-11:30. a.m. one week (125)
Children 8-12 1:00-2:30 p.m. one week (125)
Students 12-14 1:30-3:00 one week (125.)
Students 14-19 11:30-4:00 two week Intensive (90 materials and
supplies. Register
www.selfdesignhigh.org
Claydough Sculpture with stories for
young children.
Students
will be encouraged to explore their creativity and will make pieces that
are functional or whimsical in a park setting.
Emphasis on impressing nature's textures in windchimes, and
animal/bug sculptures.
eARTh Studios
1116
Latimer St
July 4-8th
1:00-2:30
8-11 yrs
Clay Creations: Make your own dishes, cup, bowl, plate and
clay beads
Theme: Nature and Art
Students will be encouraged to explore their creativity and will
make pieces that are functional or whimsical in a studio setting and in
the studio. Emphasis on impressing nature's textures will be explored.
eARTh Studios
1116
Latimer or
July 25-29th
2011
1:00-3:00
p.m.
12-14 yrs
Making Pots: Beginner Wheel Work
Students will
be introduced to beginner wheel basics in the studio as well as working
with form and texture inspired by nature.
eARTh Studios
1116 Latimer
limited to 5 participants
July 11-22
11:30-4:00 p.m.
14-19 yrs
High School Intensive
'Burgeoning Capacities' Full pottery Intensive from forming
to Finishing Pottery"
4 credits.
Option: Introduction to Stone Carving techniques 4 credits
Studio
1116 Latimer
Upcoming Workshops!
Summer
pit firing: date and time tba.
Primitive Firing:
Learn how to fire your previously bisqued or raw pots in
a primitive sawdust kiln firing.
date and time tba
Where: Gaia Shifts Land Trust Sproule Creek 5 km west of Nelson.
