Spring & Summer 2010 Offerings

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Adult Potter's Wheel Instruction 

Participants learn basic wheel throwing techniques as they explore centering, pulling, trimming, and glazing techniques.  Class demonstrations and individualized instruction further help participants achieve personal goals.  Adult Beginner-Intermediate. 

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Adult Potter's Wheel - Spring 
6 wks.....April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26 & June 2 
Wednesday.....7:00 - 9:00 pm
Instruction, clay & tools: $175.00
Instructor: Becky Laliberte

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Adult Potter's Wheel - Summer 
6 wks.....July 14, 21, 28 & August 4, 11, 18 
Wednesday.....7:00 - 9:00 pm
Instruction, clay & tools: $175.00
Instructor: Becky Laliberte

 

Potter's Wheel for Kids (age 8+)

This After-School class is intended for students who have an interest (& curiosity) to work with clay beyond hand-building and clay forming.  Students will discover the magnificent qualities of clay as they learn basic wheel throwing skills and techniques.  Led by MA certified teacher.

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6 wks.....April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26 & June 2 
Wednesday.....4:00 - 5:30 pm
Instruction & tools: $130.00
Instructor: Becky Laliberte, M.Ed.

 

Summer Clay Camp for Kids (age 8+)

An exciting week long exploration in clay.  Students explore skills and techniques as they practice pinch pots, coils, slab building, wheel throwing, relief carving and more.  Concepts are further taught through literature, games, visual aids and demonstrations.  Pottery's history is explored as well, cultivating students' ability to interpret and understand past civilizations.  Lunch will be at 11:15, packed cold lunch required.  All glazed pieces will be available for pick up 2 wks later.  Taught by MA certified teacher.  Ages 8-14.

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Week 1.....July 12-16 
Monday - Friday.....9:00 - 1:00 pm
Instruction & tools: $150.00
Instructor: Becky Laliberte, M.Ed.

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Week 2.....July 26-30 
Monday - Friday.....9:00 - 1:00 pm
Instruction & tools: $150.00
Instructor: Becky Laliberte, M.Ed.

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Week 3.....August 9-13 
Monday - Friday.....9:00 - 1:00 pm
Instruction & tools: $150.00
Instructor: Becky Laliberte, M.Ed.

 

Individual Potter's Wheel Instruction

Arranged by appointment
1 hr.  
$30.00 per person

 


We also offer:

"Clay with Us" Get Togethers

Book ahead and enjoy a relaxing evening with friends (for corporate gathering, showers, etc).  Get messy and have fun as you experiment with clay.  Participants create hand-built tiles, coil pots, vases platters or small sculpture.  Event includes all clay, tools, glaze and firings.  Projects will be be fired after party and available for pick-up 2 wks later.  Groups welcome to bring snack/beverage.

Arranged by appointment
Studio Time: 3 hrs. 
min. 6 adults 
$30.00 per person

 

Clay Birthday Party

Arranged by appt.
2 hrs.
$18.00 per child/teen
(min. 8 people) 
 
Hands-on exploration invites participants to get creative as they explore different techniques to form clay into pots, tiles, and/or small sculpture. Many project ideas to choose from.  Event includes all clay, tools, glaze and firings. Glazed pieces will be available 3 wks later for pick up. Welcome to bring cake/pizza.
 

 

How to Register for Classes

 

Click here to print out the registration form & mail in with a $20 deposit to:

Mud Spun Arts Center
40 Daniel Shays Hwy, Suite 8
Belchertown, MA 01007

 

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