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Attending a clay class at Miskwabik / Ed Gray Studio is
an experience in learning the ancient techniques of hand
building, wheel work, smoke and pit firing. When the basics
are achieved, I then ease the student into the quest to
find their inner creative voice that starts the intriguing
challenge of mastering clay. I draw my use of clay and primitive
firing techniques from my mentors, our ancestors. Honoring
the ancestors from which the art of pottery was formed and
respect for each other's style is tantamount to the integrity
of being a true clay artist.
Class sizes are limited and on a "first come - first
served" basis. All classes start promptly at designated
times. For more information on times, class availability
or class description please contact us.
Read on for specific information on class times, costs
and images from past workshops.
Class Descriptions
Clay: Techniques in Hand
Building
Hand building is one of the basic skills acquired by all
pottery students. A number of hand building techniques will
be taught including coil, pinch
pot and press mold forming.
These techniques will result in a finished work at the end
of the workshop. The completed form will be finished with
terra sigillata and then bisque fired and smoked.
- Cost: $185.00 tuition includes materials & firing
- Non-Refundable Deposit: $92.50 required at time of
registration
- Bring a sack lunch
Upcoming Dates:
class
registration
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Clay: Techniques in Slab
Building
Students will learn the methods of slab building through
the use of a slab roller.
Several construction techniques will be taught and applied
over the course of the workshop. The completed form will
be finished with terra sigillata
and then bisque fired and smoked.
- Cost: $255 tuition includes materials & firing
- Non-Refundable Deposit: $127.50 required at time of
registration
- Bring a sack lunch
Upcoming Dates:
class
registration
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Life Path: Marks in Clay
A story depicting your life experiences,
whatever you choose to include, will be symbolized by
pictographs on a slab of clay. The completed
form will be finished with terra
sigillata and then bisque fired and smoked.
- Cost: $60.00 tuition includes materials & firing
- Non-Refundable Deposit: $30.00 required at time of
registration
- Bring a sack lunch
Upcoming Dates:
class
registration
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Clay Beads: Mark of the
Hand
This workshop teaches the technique of bead
creation using clay. Skills taught include applying
texture, shaping possibilities and the application of a
terra sigillata finish. The project will be completed with
the beads being bisque fired and smoked.
- Cost: $145 tuition includes materials & firing
- Non-Refundable Deposit: $72.50 required at time of
registration
- Bring a sack lunch
Upcoming Dates:
class
registration
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Beginning
& Intermediate Wheel
The principles of making pots using the potter's
wheel will be taught. Additional skills include kneading
and centering. Beginners will learn how to pull up basic
cylinders. Intermediate students will learn how to apply
more advanced forms to their work.
contact information
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109 5th Street
