In Handbuilding we pinch, slab, coil and sculpt. These classes are fun for any and all your creative ideas.

In the Teapot Course we build an entire tea set, including cups and/or creamer and sugar bowl.

Lamp Making is just that – we create tea lamps, oil lamps, table lamps, sconces etc. using handbuilding techniques.

Core / ClayPlay
Time: January 20 – February 24, 2009
Tuesday 9:30 am -12:00 pm
Tuesday 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Course fee: $195 – Deposit $75 at registration.

Teapot Building
You will create your very own tea set using different hand-building techniques. Previous experience with hand-building recommended.
Time: January 22 – February 26
Thursday 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Course fee: $195 – Deposit $75 at registration.

Lamp Making We will be creating tea lamps, oil lamps, table lamps, sconces and/or outdoor garden lamps. Open to all levels.
Time: January 28 – February 25
Wednesday 9:30 am -12:00 pm
Course fee: $175 – Deposit $75 at registration.

Maximum enrollment: 6 per class, pre-registration recommended.
All courses include instruction, clay, use of tools, glazes, bisque and glaze firings.

Margit Nellemann Handbuilt Ceramics
8350 Richards Trail, North Cowichan, BC 250.748.3811
www.margitnellemann.com

Here is your opportunity for another round of classes before the Holidays. I am offering regular Handbuilding Classes, Teapot Building and Mask Making.

In Handbuilding we pinch, slab, coil and sculpt. These classes are fun for any and all your creative ideas. This time, I am offering slightly longer sessions over a period of five weeks.

In the Teapot Course we build an entire tea set, including cups and/or creamer and sugar bowl. This a great gift idea as well. The tea sets will be ready in time for the Holidays.

In Mask Making we create a beautiful wall hanging using basic handbuilding techniques.

Core / ClayPlay
Mondays 9:30 am -12:30 pm November 10 – December 15
Wednesdays 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm November 6 – December 11
Course fee: $195 – Deposit: $75 at registration.

Teapot Building
You will create your very own tea set using different hand-building techniques. Previous experience with hand-building recommended.
Time: November 4 – December 9 – Tuesday 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Course fee: $195 – Deposit: $75 at registration.

Mask Making
During this 4-week course you will design and create your own mask that can be used as a decorative wall hanging. Open to all levels.
Time: October 23 – November 20 – Thursday 6:30 pm -9:00 pm
Course fee: $150 – Deposit: $75 at registration.

Maximum enrollment: 6 per class, pre-registration recommended.
All courses include instruction, clay, use of tools, glazes, bisque and glaze firings.

Margit Nellemann Handbuilt Ceramics 8350 Richards Trail, North Cowichan, BC 250.748.3811 www.margitnellemann.com

I am starting my Fall round of clay classes this coming Tuesday (September 16). I have a Monday morning handbuilding class that starts September 22 (10:30 am – 1 pm). There is one spot available in this class and a few in the Teapot, Lamp and Mask Making classes. Check my previous class post for further info.

With ART+TEA behind me and September just around the corner, it’s time to get clay building. Here is a schedule of the clay classes I will be offering this Fall:

Core / ClayPlay
This six-week course will explore the basic principles of hand-building as well as experiment with various methods of decorating and glazing techniques. Open to all levels.
Time: September 16 – October 28
Tuesdays 9:30 am -12:00 pm
Tuesdays 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Course fee: $195 – includes 15 hours of instruction, clay, use of tools, glazes, bisque and glaze firings.
Deposit: $75 at registration. Non-refundable.
Maximum enrollment: 6 per class, pre-registration recommended.

Teapot Building
This course takes place over three Saturdays. You will create your very own tea set through different hand-building techniques. We will explore teapot design and decoration. Previous experience with hand-building recommended. Tea served (of course!).
Time: September 20, September 27 & October 4
Saturday 10:00 am -2:00 pm
Course fee: $195 – includes 12 hours of instruction, clay, use of tools, glazes, bisque and glaze firings.
Deposit: $75 at registration, Non Refundable.
Maximum enrollment: 6 per class, pre-registration recommended.

Lamp Building
This six-week course offers insight into the magic of lamp making. We will be creating tea lamps, oil lamps, table lamps, sconces and/or outdoor garden lamps. Bring your creative ideas and we’ll shed some light on them. Open to all levels.
Time: October 23 – December 4
Thursdays 9:30 am -12:00 pm
Course fee: $195 – includes 15 hours of instruction, clay, use of tools, glazes, bisque and glaze firings (electrical parts extra).
Deposit: $75 at registration. Non-Refundable.
Maximum enrollment: 6 per class, pre-registration recommended.

Mask Making
During this 4-week course you will design and create your own mask that can be used as a decorative wall hanging. Basic sculpting techniques will be taught along with the opportunity to glaze and embellish your mask in the last class. Open to all levels.
Time: October 23 – November 20
Thursdays 6:30 pm -9:00 pm
Course fee: $150 – includes 10 hours of instruction, clay, use of tools, glazes, bisque and glaze firings.
Deposit: $75 at registration. Non-Refundable.
Maximum enrollment: 6 per class, pre-registration recommended.

Margit Nellemann Handbuilt Ceramics
8350 Richards Trail, North Cowichan, BC
250.748.3811
www.margitnellemann.com