Yay, You're Here!
Welcome & Welcome BACK! I am so happy you chose to sign up and very much looking forward to this next session. Everything you need to know should be below. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to give me a shout :)
Some important details to read through :D
Germs etc…
~PLEASE do NOT come to class if you are sick or contagious!!!
~Hand Sanitizer before and after class (Available within the front door)
~A Mask-Friendly environment means it is entirely your choice and you will not be judged either way!
~Wipe downs and sanitizing of any shared equipment between use
~Studio has been organized for optimum physical distancing and flow
~Bleach ratios in clean-up water
~HEPA Air Filter + One-way fan ventilation during class
IMPORTANT for the First Class…
Please cut your nails short before coming, like…VERY short! Yes, EVEN if you just got them done…sorry but I swear it will be worth it!!!
Dog Paw Studio is ‘around back’. Head through the gate and down the stairs to the front door of the blue studio.
** PLEASE NOTE: Because this my home studio, I appreciate when students come ONLY 5-10 minutes early. Feel free to come on in to the studio but refrain from starting with clay until class start please (I will often be in there doing last minute prep - unless my kids are extra sad that I am leaving in which case I may fly in exactly to the minute of class start!) :D For the end of class…we try to take care to have studio spaces cleaned up entirely by 9pm. Thank-you so much for helping me out with these boundaries!! ** PARKING:
Feel free to park in our driveway if there’s space!!
We also have CALENDAR PARKING NOW!! Follow signage and don’t park too close to others’ driveways please :D
~Help Me by keeping my neighbours HAPPY!~
What to Bring: (and TAKE HOME with you every week ;))
> One time!! $20 for your set of pottery tools! (These are for you to keep!)
> Old Towel/Rag (ONE small ONE large) - **ESSENTIAL** This WILL make your life a little easier especially when cleaning up (or drying off)
> SHOES that can get dirty
> Clothes that can get messy - slingin' mud is messy business! Clay will wash out of your clothing, so no real permanent worries but - its nice to feel free with the mess!
> Optional - Apron - again - this just helps keep you worry free and a little cleaner on the other side.
> PLEASE READ THIS... :) An Open and light hearted attitude - There is no doubt that you will come out of this class with some beautiful pots and tons more skill than when you came in… but if you so choose, you can leave with much more than that!
Typical Class Schedule
**We begin and End Each class right on time, help me by sticking to your timing**
Week 1 - Intro/ReIntro to Throwing DEMO & Making some pots
Week 2 - Intro/ReIntro to Trimming DEMO & Making More Pots
Week 3 - DEMO & Making More Pots
Week 4 - DEMO & Making More Pots
Week 5 - DEMO & Making More Pots
Week 6 - DEMO & Final Trimming/Decorating/Hand-building
Week 7 - Glazing Your Pots
Firing pots to completion may take MANY weeks, be patient with me - they will get done, I promise!
NOTE: There are no official
make-up classes available
at this time.