Clare all fired up about porcelain

Clare Wimmer with some of her clay art creations

Whaingaroa clay artist Clare Wimmer is all fired up about the wood fired ceramic classes she will be rpoviding during November in Waitetuna and Raglan.   The Waitetuna classes are at Clare’s studio while the Raglan calsses are at the Old School Arts Centre in Stewart Street.

Pure and the Organic After School Program In Raglan   Bookings to 825 0023

The contrast or complement of pure white porcelain with organically wood fired chunky work will be the focus for the next term programs.

Open to youth, children from 4 to 6 years with a caregiver and adults this course will consist of working with porcelain and a stoneware clay

to create contrasting or complementing pieces.  These could have the theme of Christmas, summer fun and games or alfresco dining.

Course dates are Wednesdays:  November 10,17,24, December 1 and 8 at the Clay Shed behind the Old School Arts Centre

Sunday, December 12th to fire the Waikato Potters Society Wood Kiln (Crn Ward and Seddon Street, Hamilton)

December 15th for Exhibition and closing Celebration at the Old School Arts Centre

Time: 3:30 to 5 pm at the Old School,   Dec 12th will be advised

Cost:$69 including materials and firings for youth, $79 for child and caregivers making work along side and $85 for adults on their own.

Courses open to Teenagers and Adults: in Raglan   Bookings to 825 0023

Pure and the Organic in Raglan

The contrast or complement of pure white porcelain with organically wood fired chunky work will be the focus for an adult program.

Opportunities for hand built work and wheel thrown stoneware clay or slip cast porcelain are available at this extra special course of combining porcelain and Wood firing opportunities.  Beginners and experienced welcome, making methods will be taught in a group setting with support for your creative

ideas on an individual basis.

Course dates are:     Saturdays November 13, 20, 27, Dec 5 at the Old School Clay shed

and Dec 11th and 12th at Waikato Society of Potters Wood Kiln (Crn Ward and Seddon Street, Hamilton)

Time: 1:00 to 3 pm at the Old School,   Dec 12th will be advised

Cost: $ 85 including materials and firings

Pure and the Organic After School Program in WAITETUNA                  bookings to 825 5155 wimmerc@maxnet.co.nz

The contrast or complement of pure white porcelain with organically wood fired chunky work will be the focus for the next term programs

Open to youth, children from 4 to 6 years with a caregiver and adults this course will consist of working with porcelain and a stoneware clay to create contrasting or complementing pieces.  These could have the theme of Christmas, summer fun and games or alfresco dining.

Course dates are Thursday:  November 11,18, 25, December 2 and 9 at the Clay Studio in Waitetuna

Sunday, December 12th to fire the Waikato Potters Society Wood Kiln (Crn Ward and Seddon Street, Hamilton)

December 16th for Exhibition and closing Celebration at the Clay Studio in Waitetuna

Time: 3:30 to 5 pm at the clay studio Waitetuna,   Dec 12th will be advised,  A WALKING BUS from Waitetuna School is Available

Cost:$69 including materials and firings for youth, $79 for child and parent making work alongside and $85 for adults on their own.

Courses open to Teenagers and Adults in Waitetuna             bookings to 825 5155  wimmerc@maxnet.co.nz

Pure and the Organic in Waitetuna

The contrast or complement of pure white porcelain with organically wood fired chunky work will be the focus for an adult program.

Opportunities for hand built work and wheel thrown with stoneware clay or slip cast porcelain are available at this extra special course of combining porcelain

and Wood firing opportunities.  Beginners and experienced welcome, making methods will be taught in a group setting with support for your creative ideas on an individual basis.

Course dates are:     Saturdays November 13, 20, 27, Dec 5 at the Clay Studio Waitetuna

and Dec 11th and 12th at Waikato Society of Potters Wood Kiln (Crn Ward and Seddon Street, Hamilton)

Time: 4 to 7 pm at the clay studio Waitetuna,   Dec 12th will be advised

Cost: $ 85 including materials and firings

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