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CLASSES - WORKSHOPS CLASSES: SPRING SESSION 2008 Fall Session: From week of March 31st to week of June 16th Classes at the Guild Students will receive individual instruction based on experience, as well as group instruction. All levels are welcome, from beginner to advanced. Some classes focus on hand building, others focus on throwing on the potter's wheel, and some cover both types of clay techniques. A brief biography of the instructors is given below with the class schedule. Classes run one day per week for 12 weeks. Please call the guild or the instructors for more information. Click on the instructors names to see some of their work. CLASS SCHEDULE >>>click here to view/download .pdf version Classic Clay with Amanda Martorana Mondays, 7 pm - 10 pm Cost: $200 for 8 weeks(with the option of extending for the extra $100) $300 for 12 weeks; plus $25 materials fee Call Amanda at 703.819.5966 Amanda holds a BA and MFA degree in Ceramics and
is fairly new to the Baltimore area. Her work is both
functional and sculptural. Amanda has taught courses to
both youth and adults for over 6 years, and incorporates
a variety of methods in her classes with the goal of
finding the best solutions for each individual’s interests
and style. All levels are welcome and encouraged!

Throwing & Handbuilding with Nancy Brady
Tuesdays, 7 pm - 10 pm
Wednesdays, 7 pm - 10 pm
Cost: $300 plus $25 materials fee
Call Nancy at 410.433.3302 Nancy has been a member of the Guild since 1960 and
has been teaching here for 28 years. Not a production
potter, Nancy enjoys creating one-of-a-kind functional
pieces in porcelain and stoneware and uses slab
building and other hand-building methods as well as
the wheel. Beginner through advanced students will feel
comfortable with the student-designed syllabus guiding
individual inspiration.

Clay with Vicki McComas Thursdays, 11 am - 2 pm
Cost: $300 plus $25 materials fee
Call Vicky at 410.327.6635
Join Vicki in creating functional or sculptural works, utilizing hand-building and/or throwing techniques. Make works that warm both the heart and the soul. Vicki’s love for clay spans more than 30 years and reflects the world around her in extraordinary ways. She is a graduate of Maryland Institute College of Art and has been in their Continuing Studies program since 1985. All levels are welcome and lunch is included! Throwing & Finishing Pots with Rob Bilek
Thursdays, 7 pm - 10 pm
Cost: $200 for 8 weeks (with the option of extending for the extra $100) $300 for 12 weeks; plus $25 materials fee
Call Rob at 757.635.2747
Rob is a graduate of Maryland Institute College of Art,
where he garnered numerous awards. He has thrown on
the potter’s wheel since he was a child and has taught
both children and adults for over four years. His handson
approach helps students realize their potential and
develop skills with ease in a relaxed studio environment.
All levels are welcome! Open Studio Sundays 9 AM-12 noon Cost: $180 plus materials (if purchased at the Guild)
Call the Guild at 410.235.4884
Participants must have experience in all aspects of studio
processes. A facilitator will be present, but no instruction
will be given. No beginners and no production potters,
please. The Potters Guild follows Baltimore City’s policy for school closures due to snow No Additional Firing Fee - Cash or checks preferred A class that fails to meet the minimum enrollment may be cancelled. If you need to withdraw, do so on or before the second time the class meets to receive a full refund. After the second class, no refunds will be given.

Please call the instructors with questions about specific classes,and to register for classes. Alternatively, call the Potters Guild (410-235-4884). Payment is due by the first class meeting. With the exception of the Fun Day with Clay classes, our current classes are for adults - please inquire about classes for children. Major credit cards accepted. Our studio is wheelchair accessible. Click here to download a Class Registration Form

Bring a NEW friend to sign up for a class and you'll both receive a
20% DISCOUNT
At least one of you must be a new student at the guild.
Limited to one discount per person per 24 month period.
         

FUN DAY WITH CLAY
Saturday, January 19, 2008 1 pm - 3 pm
Saturday, March 15, 2008 1 pm - 3 pm

A few times a year the Guild opens its studio doors to let those curious
about working with clay try the potter's wheel and handbuilding with
the help and encouragement of one of our talented members.  Participants
will create two pieces to keep.  All are welcome including parents and
children of all ages.
Cost: $40 (adult) $20 (accompanied child)



CLASSES - WORKSHOPS CLASSES: SPRING SESSION 2008 Fall Session: From week of March 31st to week of June 16th Classes at the Guild Students will receive individual instruction based on experience, as well as group instruction. All levels are welcome, from beginner to advanced. Some classes focus on hand building, others focus on throwing on the potter's wheel, and some cover both types of clay techniques. A brief biography of the instructors is given below with the class schedule. Classes run one day per week for 12 weeks. Please call the guild or the instructors for more information. Click on the instructors names to see some of their work. CLASS SCHEDULE >>>click here to view/download .pdf version Classic Clay with Amanda Martorana Mondays, 7 pm - 10 pm Cost: $200 for 8 weeks(with the option of extending for the extra $100) $300 for 12 weeks; plus $25 materials fee Call Amanda at 703.819.5966 Amanda holds a BA and MFA degree in Ceramics and is fairly new to the Baltimore area. Her work is both functional and sculptural. Amanda has taught courses to both youth and adults for over 6 years, and incorporates a variety of methods in her classes with the goal of finding the best solutions for each individual’s interests and style. All levels are welcome and encouraged! Throwing & Handbuilding with Nancy Brady Tuesdays, 7 pm - 10 pm Wednesdays, 7 pm - 10 pm Cost: $300 plus $25 materials fee Call Nancy at 410.433.3302 Nancy has been a member of the Guild since 1960 and has been teaching here for 28 years. Not a production potter, Nancy enjoys creating one-of-a-kind functional pieces in porcelain and stoneware and uses slab building and other hand-building methods as well as the wheel. Beginner through advanced students will feel comfortable with the student-designed syllabus guiding individual inspiration. Clay with Vicki McComas Thursdays, 11 am - 2 pm Cost: $300 plus $25 materials fee Call Vicky at 410.327.6635 Join Vicki in creating functional or sculptural works, utilizing hand-building and/or throwing techniques. Make works that warm both the heart and the soul. Vicki’s love for clay spans more than 30 years and reflects the world around her in extraordinary ways. She is a graduate of Maryland Institute College of Art and has been in their Continuing Studies program since 1985. All levels are welcome and lunch is included! Throwing & Finishing Pots with Rob Bilek Thursdays, 7 pm - 10 pm Cost: $200 for 8 weeks (with the option of extending for the extra $100) $300 for 12 weeks; plus $25 materials fee Call Rob at 757.635.2747 Rob is a graduate of Maryland Institute College of Art, where he garnered numerous awards. He has thrown on the potter’s wheel since he was a child and has taught both children and adults for over four years. His handson approach helps students realize their potential and develop skills with ease in a relaxed studio environment. All levels are welcome! Open Studio Sundays 9 AM-12 noon Cost: $180 plus materials (if purchased at the Guild) Call the Guild at 410.235.4884 Participants must have experience in all aspects of studio processes. A facilitator will be present, but no instruction will be given. No beginners and no production potters, please. The Potters Guild follows Baltimore City’s policy for school closures due to snow No Additional Firing Fee - Cash or checks preferred A class that fails to meet the minimum enrollment may be cancelled. If you need to withdraw, do so on or before the second time the class meets to receive a full refund. After the second class, no refunds will be given.
		Class Registration Please call the instructors with questions about specific classes,and to register for classes. Alternatively, call the Potters Guild (410-235-4884). Payment is due by the first class meeting. With the exception of the Fun Day with Clay classes, our current classes are for adults - please inquire about classes for children. Major credit cards accepted. Our studio is wheelchair accessible. Click here to download a Class Registration Form
		"Bring a friend" Class Discount! Bring a NEW friend to sign up for a class and you'll both receive a 20% DISCOUNT At least one of you must be a new student at the guild. Limited to one discount per person per 24 month period. FUN DAY WITH CLAY Saturday, January 19, 2008 1 pm - 3 pm Saturday, March 15, 2008 1 pm - 3 pm A few times a year the Guild opens its studio doors to let those curious about working with clay try the potter's wheel and handbuilding with the help and encouragement of one of our talented members. Participants will create two pieces to keep. All are welcome including parents and children of all ages. Cost: $40 (adult) $20 (accompanied child)

Potters Guild of Baltimore - 3600 Clipper Mill Rd, Baltimore, MD 21211 - 410.235.4884 - info@pottersguild.org