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Handbuilding Session IEducationAdult,Classes,Heather Ellington,Pottery28jan10:00 am12:30 pm10:00 am - 12:30 pm The Art Gallery at Congdon Yards, 400 W English Rd, Suite 151

Time

January 28, 2025 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Location

The Art Gallery at Congdon Yards

400 W English Rd, Suite 151

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Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series

4February 202510:00 am11February 202510:00 am

Event Details

Six-week session – Tuesdays, Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4 and 11.

Students will focus on handbuilding techniques during this 6-week session but wheel throwing will also be included.  We will pinch, coil, and slab clay to create our projects as well as learn about the sgraffito process. If you are new to clay, this class will help you to explore the basics of clay. If you are an intermediate student, this class will help you refresh your skills and enhance your creative spirit. Please bring pottery tools if you have them, an old hand towel, small bucket, your enthusiasm and creativity. Each student will receive 25 lbs. of clay. Glazes and firing are included in the class fee along with open studio time.

Instructor: Heather Ellington

Cost: $190 (TAG Members (Mentor level or higher) and $210 for non-members and all other TAG membership levels

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Liz McKinnonTAG Instructor, Creative Arts Director for the Arc of High Point
“TAG is one of the newest additions to the Congdon Yards complex and it is a wonderful spot to see some great art. or take classes and workshops. TAG offers a variety of classes and workshops to members and non-members alike which I think is a great addition to the Congdon Yards complex. The staff at TAG are wonderful. They are courteous, kind and always ready to lend a hand. Just all-around great people!”
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Dr. Lee NunnTAG Board Member, Local Artist
“Our partnership program, Art for Health, with The Art Gallery at Congdon Yards over the years has provided so many of our student visitors with the opportunity to create art that complements our healthy living curriculum in a fun, engaging way. The quality of art instruction has always been phenomenal and Michaela is amazing at helping students build self confidence in their artwork while incorporating many aspects of our programs. Art for Health is the number one requested addition to the programming at Millis and we are so thankful to work with such a wonderful organization!"
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Boys & Girls Club of High PointCommunity Partner
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