Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts

The following workshops and classes will all take place at the
Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts

Adult Hand Building Class

Saturday & Sunday, June 28 - 29, 2008,
11:00 am - 2:00 pm or 3:00 - 6:00 pm

and Sunday, July 13, 2008, 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Instructors: Mike McNutt & Shevon Sullivan

Learn to shape clay into vessels, plates, tiles, etc. through slab construction. Using press molds students will add figures and press mold shapes to the pieces they have constructed. This class offers a tool kit and 8 hrs of instruction.

Cost is $240 or $325. All materials are included.

For more information, and to register for the three workshops above,
please contact the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts
Call (805) 646-3381 or send an e-mail.
Or, you may contact Anam Cre' Pottery Studio, (805) 896-6197.

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Some Recently Held Workshops:

Wheel Throwing Workshop

Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, May 24 - 25, 2008
or June 20 - 22 and June 8, 2008

Instructors: Mike McNutt & Shevon Sullivan

1:00 - 3:00 pm glazing -- works can then be picked up or shipped to students.

Students will learn how to throw on the wheel. All skill levels are welcome. Friday 4:00 - 6:00 pm is a lecture and demonstration. Saturday will include centering and throwing in two class sessions. 10:00 am - 12:00 pm or 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Sunday students learn to trim a foot on the bottom of a bowl, embellish the ones they threw on Saturday and alter a form. Two separate Classes are held in two sessions 10:00 am - 12:00 pm or 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Evening Open Studio Saturday 6:00 - 8:00 pm.

This class will involve the fundamentals of making pottery. Beginners will learn the basics of wheel throwing and will see they go from making a simple cylinder to an altered carved vase. Hand-building techniques will also be introduced and incorporated with the thrown vessels. Students will also learn to trim a foot on the bottoms of the bowls. All skill levels welcome.

Cost is $495 for 1 session or $550 for 2 sessions. All Materials are included.

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Lustre Glaze Workshop

June 12, 13, 14, & 15, 2008

Instructor: Myra Toth

The Lustre Glaze Workshop is limited to ten participants. As the studio is set up for one person, we arrange the glazing area outside under tents. It is so nice to work outside and be surrounded by the incredible view.

Beatrice always used her own red clay, which was formulated, for her low-fire work, but any clay and color will work well, given that the glazes are somewhat influenced by the texture and color.

For the workshop we recommend that you bring 4 or 5 bisqued pieces, none larger that 10" tall, or 6" wide.

We will cover all the basics of creating luster glazes and how the colorants and other ingredients affect the outcome. There will be a folder for each participant with reference material, glaze information, bibliography etc. If you've had some experience with making glazes, it will add pieces to the unending puzzle of glaze making. If you are a beginner, you will have the tools you need to go forward. We'll be firing in gas and electric kilns, so you'll be able to learn that part of the luster process, too. Participants will enjoy continental breakfasts and delightful vegetarian lunches on Beatrice’s patio and be given information regarding accomidations in Ojai.

The cost for the workshop is $550 to $650 depending on enrollment. A $300 deposit is required. If you must cancel up until 30 days before the workshop we will issue you a refund – less a $50 administration fee. Canceling within 30 days may mean that you forfeit the deposit if we are unable to fill your space. We reserve the right to cancel this workshop if the minimum has not been met.

Myra Toth - "Fire and Ice"

Please take a look at Myra Toth, the instructor’s web site www.myratoth.com, as it shows some of her work. Myra was friends with Beatrice and has taught this workshop here at the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts for years.

If you have any other questions, please feel free to write or call.

For registration and information please contact:
The Beatrice Wood Center for The Arts
Tel: 805-646-3381 or e-mail us.