Adult Lessons - All Levels
Join Pat Forst in her lovely Sunshine Coast studio and learn to throw pots on the wheel
Join Pat Forst in her lovely Sunshine Coast studio and learn to throw pots on the wheel
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Pottery Courses in 2025
Weekend Workshop: Pottery on the Wheel Workshop Learn to throw pots on the wheel. This workshop will be focused on basic throwing skills. Have fun learning how to centre and bring up the clay to form your own pots. We will decorate the pots using coloured slip techniques. If you are an intermediate student Pat will challenge you with ideas you will want to try. May 17 & 18, Sat and Sun, 10am - 3pm, 2025. $185 + materials* Pottery on the Wheel 6 Week Class: Have you ever wanted to throw pots on the wheel? Here is your chance. In this class you will learn how to centre the clay and make bowls, plates, mugs with handles and a baking dish. Tuesdays, May 20 - June 24, 10am-noon or Tuesdays, May 20 - June 24, 5:30-7:30 pm Six, 2 hour classes $275 +materials* Summer Workshop, Pottery on the Wheel: This is Pat Forst's favourite workshop because you have a complete week to concentrate solely on pottery. You are able to easily build on what you learned the day before and improve your skill on the pottery wheel. We will begin by making basic pots and then move on to learning how to make lids and handles and perhaps even make a teapot! Using coloured slips and scrafitto you can decorate your pots. More advanced students will be challenged to make more complicated pots. Monday - Friday, July 7 - 11, 10am - 3pm. $475 + materials* |
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To register, contact Pat Forst at [email protected]
Registration may be paid by eTransfer, cheque or cash.
*Materials: $3.50/lb of clay (includes clay, glazes and firings)
Lessons take place at Forst Pottery, 1040 Chamberlin Rd, Gibsons, BC
Refund deadline is 7 days before classes begin, there is a $30 admin fee
Registration may be paid by eTransfer, cheque or cash.
*Materials: $3.50/lb of clay (includes clay, glazes and firings)
Lessons take place at Forst Pottery, 1040 Chamberlin Rd, Gibsons, BC
Refund deadline is 7 days before classes begin, there is a $30 admin fee
Pat Forst has taught pottery for over 40 years. She enjoys sharing her love of making pots and creating wall murals and sculptures with her students. The friendly atmosphere of her studio and the way students encourage each other as they learn new skills is a wonderful way to learn. |
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 Students and members of the Forst Pottery Club loading and unloading the gas kiln.
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Fired pots ready to unload
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Lunch on the deck while loading the kiln
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 Murals made by the Students |
