Lost Province provides instruction and insight to help you grow as a potter. For those who have always wanted to learn to throw on the wheel, create hand built pieces, or improve your skills; we provide several courses for beginner and expirenced artists.
Great for those who have always wanted to learn to throw on the wheel, this 3-week class provides the chance to learn the potter’s craft, from wedging and throwing to finishing and glazing. Small class size ensures no waiting for a wheel.
June 11th - June 27th
July 12th - July 28th
September 19th - October 5th
$220.00 - Materials Included
Instruction and insight to help you grow as a potter. Group projects and individual projects will be included to fit your area of interest. This class will focus on enhancing and refining your pottery skills. This class is for intermediate and advanced potters only. Tools are provided. Clay can be purchased online or on site. Purchase of clay includes the cost of firing and glazing.
July 11th - 27th
September 27th - October 13th
$180.00 - Materials Not Included
Prerequisite: Learn to Throw 3-week class.
This course if for the beginning pottery student and provides instruction on basic hand building techniques. Students will learn techniques for hand building with a variety of functional forms such as mugs, bowls and platters without the use of the pottery wheel. You will learn how to create your own template and how to understand clay and working with the medium. Topics include methods of pinch, coil and slab construction, applying glaze and introduction to loading and firing an electric kiln. This class is perfect for beginners and those who need to refresh their skills.
June 24th
$40.00 - Materials Included
Lost Province Arts is offering several types of Kids Clay Camps this summer, an Introduction to Ceramics, an Adobe Workshop, and a Native American Workshop.
Suzanne Morrow has been hand-crafting pottery in eastern NC for over 18 years. She has recently moved to West Jefferson and hopes to help promote the arts, especially pottery, in Ashe County. She is an RN and mother of four with an AD in Arts. She has been a studio potter with Master Potter Dan Finch in Bailey NC for over 11 years. She ha
Suzanne Morrow has been hand-crafting pottery in eastern NC for over 18 years. She has recently moved to West Jefferson and hopes to help promote the arts, especially pottery, in Ashe County. She is an RN and mother of four with an AD in Arts. She has been a studio potter with Master Potter Dan Finch in Bailey NC for over 11 years. She has spent the last 4 years teaching pottery classes for Greenville Recreation and Parks Department, Jaycee Parks Center for Arts and Crafts in Greenville NC. “I love to create colorful pieces that are fun and functional for everyday use.”
Patty grew up in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains where she enjoyed the wonderful trails, water features, wild ponies, and some of the most beautiful scenery in the United States. She was also exposed to an environment focused on preserving Appalachian culture. She has a business degree from the University of Phoenix. More recently, Pa
Patty grew up in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains where she enjoyed the wonderful trails, water features, wild ponies, and some of the most beautiful scenery in the United States. She was also exposed to an environment focused on preserving Appalachian culture. She has a business degree from the University of Phoenix. More recently, Patty has discovered ceramics and has fallen in love with the craft. She loves to create and to teach pottery and looks forward to helping preserve the culture of her Appalachian mountain home.
Marri Buchanan has a degree in Art Education. She has been an art teacher and has had her own business in designing art tiles. Her passion is pottery and painting. She loves working with all ages, particularly children and is looking forward to introducing kids to the wonders and fun of creating with clay.
Dottie Baker has made handmade pots since 1968. Her work was included in the book Electric Kiln Ceramics, and has been exhibited nationwide in invitational and juried exhibitions, as well as in galleries across the USA. In 2019, her work was included in an invitational exhibit called A Natural Influence, held at the Folk Art Center in Ash
Dottie Baker has made handmade pots since 1968. Her work was included in the book Electric Kiln Ceramics, and has been exhibited nationwide in invitational and juried exhibitions, as well as in galleries across the USA. In 2019, her work was included in an invitational exhibit called A Natural Influence, held at the Folk Art Center in Asheville, NC. Dottie is a member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, and is a founding member of Potters of the Blue Ridge. She holds an M.F.A. in Ceramics from the Ohio State University and taught ceramics for 24 years in colleges and universities in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and North Carolina. She retired to live and work in the High Country, and has been owner of High Meadows Pottery in Ashe County, NC since 2009. She currently teaches pottery in the Craft Enrichment Program at Appalachian State University.
"Patty was an excellent pottery instructor. She was personable, patient and very helpful. She demonstrated all instructions and was always eager to explain multiple times if necessary. I loved the class and I was very pleased with the amount of pottery items we were able to make."
"Patty went above and beyond in our class. She encouraged creativity and taught us so much. I loved it! Thank you Patty. I look forward to more classes with you."
"Ready to sign up for another class with Suzanne!
"Excellent instructor and clearly taught lessons. I enjoyed the class and learned a lot about pottery."
LOST PROVINCE CENTER FOR CULTURAL ARTS
9710 NC Highway 194 | PO BOX 224, LANSING, NC 28643, US
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