Our goals with the classes are to give people a feel of working with clay in
whatever direction they wish to take. Our combined experience covers all aspects
of the ceramic process, so we can be there to help and guide individuals wanting to
explore the world of ceramics. After completing introductory class , students will
be able to rent studio time for individual pursuits.
Response was terrific for our initial offerings, and over sixteen students will begin
classes this month. We have included all skill levels, and have several home school
families signed up.
Plans are to offer summer workshops and a sort of pottery retreat where a person
can spend individual time in studio, while staying in our cosy primitive cabin on
the property.
Our area in east central Minnesota,offers the best of summer recreation with
fishing, canoing, small town festivals, and an abundance of nature to inspire you!
whatever direction they wish to take. Our combined experience covers all aspects
of the ceramic process, so we can be there to help and guide individuals wanting to
explore the world of ceramics. After completing introductory class , students will
be able to rent studio time for individual pursuits.
Response was terrific for our initial offerings, and over sixteen students will begin
classes this month. We have included all skill levels, and have several home school
families signed up.
Plans are to offer summer workshops and a sort of pottery retreat where a person
can spend individual time in studio, while staying in our cosy primitive cabin on
the property.
Our area in east central Minnesota,offers the best of summer recreation with
fishing, canoing, small town festivals, and an abundance of nature to inspire you!
We realize that everyone is not going to become a professional potter, or
even want to, but if you desire, we have over 25 years experience marketing
our work and can give help in the areas of preparing for art fairs and
entering shows, getting the most from your slides, and online entries.
Our aim is to nurture your creative spirit and introduce the wide world of
ceramics and it's intimate history with man across the ages.
From it's early beginnings as a functional necessity to it's aspirations in the
world of art, clay has been a partner to us from the beginning.
even want to, but if you desire, we have over 25 years experience marketing
our work and can give help in the areas of preparing for art fairs and
entering shows, getting the most from your slides, and online entries.
Our aim is to nurture your creative spirit and introduce the wide world of
ceramics and it's intimate history with man across the ages.
From it's early beginnings as a functional necessity to it's aspirations in the
world of art, clay has been a partner to us from the beginning.
copyright 2005- 2009
DSMorris
DSMorris
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About the Teacher:
Paul has quite simply never done anything else in his working career but make
Pottery. Of course supporting ones self with your own work, involves a lot
more than creating a piece on the wheel. His thirty -plus years of experience
have given him a unique insight into the history of Pottery, and it's relevance to
today's market. Paul's experience lies entirely outside of the Educational
/University environment.
His sole motivation has been to make quality work for everyday use. He has
worked in production potteries, and done custom work for studio potters while
continuing to pursue his personal journey with clay.
In 2004 he bagan offering classes, The experience he brings to the teaching
environment has proven rewarding for him and the people that have participated.
Paul has quite simply never done anything else in his working career but make
Pottery. Of course supporting ones self with your own work, involves a lot
more than creating a piece on the wheel. His thirty -plus years of experience
have given him a unique insight into the history of Pottery, and it's relevance to
today's market. Paul's experience lies entirely outside of the Educational
/University environment.
His sole motivation has been to make quality work for everyday use. He has
worked in production potteries, and done custom work for studio potters while
continuing to pursue his personal journey with clay.
In 2004 he bagan offering classes, The experience he brings to the teaching
environment has proven rewarding for him and the people that have participated.
Pottery Classes and creative retreats
When the new studio was built in 2002,it was with ease of production in mind.
Several bays were installed for wheels because Paul needed to use several to make
the large pots. In addition to the Soldner and Brent wheels pictured, there are
also two kick wheels. The studio is loaded with our collections of other artist's
work, and a library of resource materials for individual study. Paul has a
knowledge base compiled from 30 years working as a potter,in all phases of the
ceramic process.
Several bays were installed for wheels because Paul needed to use several to make
the large pots. In addition to the Soldner and Brent wheels pictured, there are
also two kick wheels. The studio is loaded with our collections of other artist's
work, and a library of resource materials for individual study. Paul has a
knowledge base compiled from 30 years working as a potter,in all phases of the
ceramic process.