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Throwing
Workshop
Combination
of
Giant Pots
&
Altering Thrown Forms
July 28-30, 2006
This is the first
year Robert is offering this unique workshop session.
His desire to give only one "throwing workshop" next summer is joined with
his interest in sharing both techniques.
The workshop is three days long. Participants can take part in making
the large pots for which Robert is known for making, or explore the
techniques of altering thrown forms.
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Choose one or both. Potters who choose to
participate in this workshop are welcome to switch horses mid stream,
working in "both" Altering and Large pot avenues, or they can concentrate
on just one area. Robert will demonstrate Throwing
Giant Pots every day.
He will also show new techniques in Altering Thrown forms in the morning and
afternoon of each workshop day. There will be lots to choose from for
potters participating in this most unusual workshop.
The only topic "not" covered is Altering Thrown Giant Pots. |
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Altering Thrown Forms
The altering session will focuses on
energizing thrown forms.
Potters with intermediate abilities may find the wheel has
new
meaning, using it as just the first stage
of working altered forms.
Simple methods of distortion
that transform round pots
into rectangles, ovals and squares will be taught.
Some of the avenues of exploration covered will be:
fluting, faceting, twisting, pulling, ribbing, shaving, cut and pasting,
adding elements and carving.
Look at Robert's pottery in On Line Gallery to see
some of the forms that will be
covered.
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Throwing Giant Pots This is one
of the most popular workshops at the Bristol Pottery.
Participants learn and practice techniques for making huge pots.
Methods that do not require strength are emphasized.
Pictorial displays of the coil and throw technique can be seen in the
Throwing Giant Pots section of this web site. Body
placement for throwing without the need of strong arms is discussed and
methods for making large pots using the "stacked section" demonstration
are part of this workshop.
A major component of the workshop involves rapid drying.
This is how big
pots can be made so effortlessly.
The same quick dry methods used for making giant pots can be applied
to
making pots for Altering Thrown Forms. |
2006
Combination Throwing Session
Registration Form
Send completed registration with
payment for 50% of the workshop cost
This will insure your space. The balance is due on arrival to the workshop.
Throwing
sessions are for intermediate skill
levels. If you have never taken a workshop with us before, call
before sending in your registration.
Arrival
There is an informal dinner on Thursday at 7pm, for those staying on site or nearby.
The workshop begins at 9 am on Friday morning.
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 Meals:
Meals are included in the cost of the workshop
and are served family
style.
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Workshop Dates : July 28-30, 2006
Workshop Fee : $ 460
Name:________________________________________________
Address:
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City, State, Zip:
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Country:______________ E-Mail:__________________________
Home Phone:_____________________ Work Phone:______________
Emergency Contact Person & Phone #________________________
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Release Form-Disclaimer:
In signing this registration form, I am aware of a
certain amount of risk of injury to me regardless of the precautions taken by Robert
Compton & Christine Homer. In consideration of their agreement to allow me to
participate in this workshop, and with full knowledge and understanding that such
workshops involve risk of injury to me, I hereby release Robert Compton and Christine
Homer from any claims or causes of action, which I may have against them for any injuries
suffered by me while participating in the workshop.
Signature:_____________________________
Date:______________
Regarding meals at the pottery:
All meals, including dinner the evening before the workshop through lunch
the last day of the workshop, are included in the workshop fee. If you have a dietary
restriction please list below. We will make reasonable attempts to accommodate all
dietary needs. Please let us know at this time.
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Cancellation Policy:
Full refund
if workshop is cancelled.
Full refund if participant withdraws more than 60 days
prior to the workshop.
If the workshop participant cancels within 60 days of the
workshop a full refund will be made ONLY if cancelled space can be filled from the waiting
list, otherwise 50% of the workshop fee will be refunded. |
Class size 9. |
On site Accommodations
Farmhouse
$ 50 a night, per person
There are two guest bedrooms (farmhouse)
with a shared bath.
Each room has a double bed and is air conditioned.
Guest Studio & Bunkroom
$ 30 a night, per person
Studio guest bunkroom is simple with a single
sleeping platform for bedding. The room is in the second floor of the studio and
is air conditioned.
There is a lavatory in the downstairs of the studio.
The Guest Studio is a separate building, with high ceilings.
It has simple cots for sleeping. It was completely renovated in 2005, but does
not have a lavatory (guests share lavatory in the studio or the bathrooms in
the house).
It has a fan, but not air conditioning.
Guests are welcome to relax in the outdoor hot tub.
Lodgings at Local Inns &
B&B's |
 Meals:
Meals are included in the cost of the workshop
and are served family
style.
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Robert Compton
Pottery
2662 North 116 Road, Bristol, Vermont 05443,
U.S.A.
Phone: 802-453-3778
E-mail Robert & Christine
02/16/08
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