Pottery

Please use class number when registering for classes.

All clay classes are held at the Bristol Clay Studio and taught by Matlak Mayforth.

Please Note: If the after school time does not fit with your child’s schedule, it is possible to switch to another day.

Enjoy getting your hands in clay! Learn new techniques, either hand-building or throwing on the wheel to create functional or non-functional pottery. Tap into your creative potential in a relaxed, supportive environment. Glazing techniques will be taught and all work fired in our kiln. Fees include glazing and firing.

Book Your Birthday Parties at the Clay Studio!

Bring your birthday guests to the studio for 1 1/2 hours of memorable clay fun. You and your friends will be given instruction and materials to allow the creation of a lasting piece of art. Party days are: Mondays and Fridays after 3:30 pm & Sunday afternoons.

Max. 10 guests

Fee: $50 plus $10 per student

Call 453-5885 to schedule

After School Clay:

3:15-4:45pm Fee: $54

Tuesdays Grades: 1-3

Class # 2343 Sess. 1: Jan. 13 -Feb. 24

Class # 2344 Sess. 2: March 3-April 7

Thursdays Grades: 4-6

Class # 2345 Sess. 1: Jan. 15-Feb.26

Class # 2346 Sess. 2: March 3-April 7

Pee Wee Pottery

Ages 3-5 Saturdays, 9:30-10:30am Fee: $48

Class # 2362 Sess. 1: Jan. 17-Feb. 28 (no class 2/21)

Class # 2363 Sess. 2: March 7-April 11

On the Wheel Making Pots April Vacation Camp

Ages: 9-13 Class # 2340 April 20-24, 9:30am -Noon

In this camp you will explore the art and skills of wheel throwing and hand building. Kids will have the opportunity

to practice wedging, centering and forming pots on the wheel in a supportive, fun environment.

Fee: $80 includes clay, glazes and firing.

Kids are encouraged to bring a snack.

Instructor: Matlak Mayforth

Teen & Adult Clay

Wed., 6-8pm Fee: $90

Class # 2341 Sess.1: Jan 12- Feb 23

Class # 2342 Sess. 2: March 2- April 6

Free Open Studio time on Saturday from 9-11am.

New Haven Pottery on Wheels

Grades 2-6 Class # 2360 March 11-April 15

Wednesdays, 3-4:30pm Fee: $54 (includes materials)

(Check at the front desk for location)

Same class description as above.

Monkton Pottery on Wheels

Sess. 1: Grades K-2 Jan. 21– March 4, Wed, 3-4:15

Sess. 2: Grades 3-6 March 9-April 13, Mon. 3-4:30pm

in the Art Room at Monkton Elem.

Please register with Monkton PTO.

NEW! “Hodge Podge for Monday” Workshops

All classes run 6:30-8:30pm and are held at the Bristol Clay Studio. Fee: $18 per class

March 2 Soap Making

Class #2369

Glycerin soaps come alive with a variety

of organic fragrances and herbs. Choose

to make a variety of soaps with different

molds and interesting bases.

March 9 Making Mead

Class #2370

Making mead- use local honey to produce

your own gallon of mead which

ferments, then bottle at home.

March 16 Block Printing

Class #2371

Create your own block print- hand carve

a design and print on envelopes and paper,

using a variety of colored ink.

March 23 Papermaking

Class #2372

Using recycled paper, learn how to make

paper in different colors and using many

plant fibers.

Instructor: Tanya Gambardella, craft

enthusiast!

Feb. 2 Making Bees Wax Candles

Class # 2352

Learn the historic art of candle making and

dipping using pure beeswax and natural essences.

Feb. 9 Chocolate Making Class

Class # 2368

Learn how to create your own chocolates

ranging from truffles to lollipops using

fair trade chocolate and organic ingredients.

Feb. 23 Mosaic Crafts

Class # 2351

Use tile bits and pottery to embed

designs into decorations.

Bristol Recreation Department Winter/Spring 2009

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