Kia ora tatou,
Though the building is closed for another week there's still lots happening behind the scenes.
Building works
The new ceiling in the kiln room is well under way. As you can see by the pictures the builders covered the bisque and glaze shelves with drop cloths so we don't have a big clean-up job afterwards (fingers crossed). Thanks to the elves who moved most of the pots off the shelves beforehand. The forecast for next week is sunny all week so the roof replacement should progress rapidly.
53rd annual exhibition
Don't forget entries close 11.59pm Sunday 3rd August.
You can enter in one of three ways:
Enter online here
Pick up a hard copy entry form from the studio after we reopen on Monday 28 July
Or if those are too hard email the manager and we'll send you out a pdf.
Teapots with Suzy Dunser
There are two places left on this two afternoon workshop Sat 30th and Sunday 31st August. 1.30 t0 5.30pm
In this workshop you will learn how the components of a teapot affect its aesthetics and function, and practice your skills making and assembling a wheel-thrown teapot of your own design.
Skills covered will include throwing a cylinder, bellying, forming a shoulder and gallery or rim, throwing a variety of lid forms, throwing a spout, pulling a handle, and assembling the teapot.
Check it out here
Term 3 classes
It's been a sell-out season for most of our classes. Pottery is the thing du jour!
If you're quick you might just get a spot in one of the following:
Tuesday morning Beginners Wheel Throwing: Suitable for beginner potters or those who have done a Wheel Throwing Taster and wish to develop a little further. Check it out here
Friday Introduction to Pottery. Tell your friends this is the best place to start their adventures in clay. A really great foundation in a variety of construction techniques, ending with a raku firing. Pyrophiles take note! Find out more here
Sunday Wheel Throwing Taster class: learn the basics of throwing, trimming and glazing. This class will set you up for one of our longer courses next term, or to try self-directed throwing projects at our Play with Clay sessions. More info here
Get your pottery fix this weekend at ASP
Wonder, whimsy, detail & delight
Animal forms with Fiona Tunnicliffe
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September 10am to 4pm.
This workshop SOLD OUT overnight. But don't despair - Fiona has agreed to come back next year, details tbc. Keep an eye on the newsletter and your booking fingers at the ready.
Studio schedule
Closed for maintenance and upgrades 14th to 27th July.
We're open again on Monday 28 July 9.30am. See you then.
Click here for a sneak peek at what's coming up.
