NHFS: Wheel Planter Pot

Explore creativity and craftsmanship as you delve into the art of wheel throwing!

Type:In-Studio
Level:No previous experience required
Medium:Sculpture

Class Dates

Tuesday Feb 4, 2025 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Overview

This workshop is designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike who want to learn the fundamental techniques of shaping clay. Spend a day working on the wheel and create a beautiful and functional plant pot. Under the guidance of experienced pottery instructor Debbie Whitehouse, you will explore the mesmerizing process of wheel throwing and create functional pots that you can proudly display at home or give as thoughtful gifts. Finished pieces will be ready for pickup approximately four weeks following the workshop (subject to change).

There is no charge to register for this program, however we welcome and appreciate all donations.
Please note that these no charge introductory level classes are intended as an opportunity for participants to experience only once.
Should you no longer be available to participate, please notify us as soon as possible so that a spot can be offered to someone on the waitlist.

We thank the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program funding for making our THRIVE - Introduction to Creativity for Seniors programs no charge for participants aged 50 and older.

Pre-requisites: none
Materials: all materials are included with registration.
Please note, this is an in-studio program.
Please contact programs@niagarapumphouse.ca for any questions.

Instructor - Debbie Whitehouse

Instructor - Debbie Whitehouse

Living surrounded by a forest, and travelling to other spaces and gardens, yields inspiration for my work, in a variety of media: paint, sketch, clay, weaving and glass.

As a life member of the Pumphouse for a number of years, I am pleased to support this community of artists.