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• Handbuilding - Intermediate Level 2

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    April 15, 2024
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    May 27, 2024
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  Broaden and deepen your hand building skills in a supportive environment. Explore a series of stepwise projects intended to increase your pottery independence. Instructor:  Jenny Tucker Prerequisites:  Completion of Handbuilding - Beginner at the Yellowknife Guild of Arts and Crafts or previous experience approved by the instructor.  Age 16 or older. Cost:  $258 (includes 1 bag of clay; additional clay can be purchased through the Guild website) Registration Opens:  March 11, 2024 at 7:00 pm Registration Closes:  April 8, 2024

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• Wheel - Beginner Level 1

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    April 16, 2024
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    May 28, 2024
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  Learn the basics of wheel thrown pottery: wedging, centering, throwing simple shapes, trimming, firing and glazing. Instructors:  Georgina Williston and Amelia Cox Prerequisites:  No prior experience necessary.  Age 16 or older. Cost:  $258 (includes 1 bag of clay; additional clay can be purchased through Guild website) Registration Opens:  March 11, 2024 at 7:00 pm Registration Closes:  April 9, 2024

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• Wheel - Intermediate Level 2

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    April 17, 2024
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    May 29, 2024
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  This class will teach you how to center larger amounts of clay and will refine skills learned in beginner wheel classes.  It will also introduce students to more advanced skills such as adding handles and lids. Instructors: Yewon Kang and Wendy Stephenson Prerequisites:  Completion of Wheel - Beginner Level 1; able to center clay and make basic cylinders on the wheel.  Age 16 or older. Cost:  $228 (clay not included; clay must be purchased separately through Guild website) Registration Opens:  March 11, 2024 at 7:00 pm Registration Closes:  April 10, 2024

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• Teen Pottery - Handbuilding/Wheel Combo

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    April 20, 2024
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    May 25, 2024
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  Experiment with hand building and wheel throwing to explore how to get clay to do what you want. Techniques will include how to make a mug, a bowl, a plate and how to glaze. If you’re 11-17 years old and interested in the art and science of clay, this class is for you! Instructors:  Stacey Lymer, Melanie Desjardins and Rachel Makohoniuk Prerequisites:  Ages 11 to 17 only. Cost:  $223 (includes clay) Registration Opens:  March 11, 2024 at 10:00 am Registration Closes:  April 13, 2024

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• Pottery Studio Orientation

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    May 05, 2024
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    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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  Mandatory pottery studio orientation is required for all new and former studio potters requesting access to the pottery studio during scheduled open studio or full studio hours.  The purpose of this orientation is to review Guild operations to ensure that potters are able to safely use the studio without supervision and are aware of the roles and responsibilities of studio potters such as clean-up and volunteer duties.  All potters approved for scheduled open studio or full studio access must complete an orientation session before commencing studio access. Instructor:  Janet Diveky Prerequisites:  Approval from pottery representative after completion of Guild pottery class or assessment of prior pottery studio experience.   Age 16 or older. Cost:  Free for current and prospective studio potters. Registration Closes:  May 3, 2024

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• Pottery Decorating - Amazing Glazing

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    May 12, 2024
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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  This workshop will expand your glazing horizons with demonstrations and hands-on experimentation with a variety of creative glazing techniques. Students should come prepared with their own bisqued ware made prior to the workshop to try out glazing techniques. Instructors:  Wendy Stephenson, Janet Diveky and Michelle Fortin Prerequisites:  Active scheduled open studio potter, full studio potter or pottery class participant. Suitable for both wheel and hand building potters.  Age 16 or older. Cost:  $25 Registration Opens:  March 11, 2024 at 10:00 am Registration Closes:   May 5, 2024

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• Glaze Making (Volunteer Training)

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    May 19, 2024
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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  Are you a studio potter looking for a way to expand your skill-set at the studio?  Come out and learn the basic recipes behind the creation of some of the Guild's most beloved glazes.  You will learn about safe handling of the glaze materials and important steps to follow in preparing glazes at the studio. Instructor:  Georgina Williston Prerequisites:  Active scheduled open studio potter or full studio potter.  Age 16 or older. Cost: Free as volunteer training for active scheduled open studio potters and full studio potters. Registration Closes:  May 12, 2024

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• One-Time Wheel

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    May 24, 2024
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    7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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  Looking to try out pottery without the commitment of a full class?  Looking for a fun way to hang out with a friend? Want to surprise your sweetie with a unique date idea? At One-Time Wheel Night, you can try your hand at throwing a bowl on the wheel.  Friendly guild members will be available to demo techniques and support you in your efforts to tame the clay and turn it into an object you can actually eat or drink from. The goal of the night will be to have fun and create a piece or two to take home.  You will be able to choose a glaze for your magnificent creation.  In two weeks, once it has dried and been fired and glazed by our members, it will be available for pick up. Instructors:  Amelia Cox and Alana Kronstal  Prerequisites:  Nothing but a positive attitude!  Age 16 or older. Cost:  $60 (includes clay and completion of pieces by Guild potters) Registration Opens:  March 11, 2024 at 7:00 pm Registration Closes:  May 17, 2024

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• Pottery Studio Orientation

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    June 02, 2024
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    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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  Mandatory pottery studio orientation is required for all new and former studio potters requesting access to the pottery studio during scheduled open studio or full studio hours.  The purpose of this orientation is to review Guild operations to ensure that potters are able to safely use the studio without supervision and are aware of the roles and responsibilities of studio potters such as clean-up and volunteer duties.  All potters approved for scheduled open studio or full studio access must complete an orientation session before commencing studio access. Instructor:  Janet Diveky Prerequisites:  Approval from pottery representative after completion of Guild pottery class or assessment of prior pottery studio experience.   Age 16 or older. Cost:  Free for current and prospective studio potters. Registration Closes:  May 31, 2024

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