Handbuilding Classes

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 -


Fall ‘08 Class Schedule


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