Pottery Workshops in English
POTTERY CLUB Opinmäki /Espoo International Pottery Club will continue in 2018-2019. We meet on Tuesdays 14.10-15.15 and 15.15-16.20 in room B121 in the textile/woodwork area. I meet everyone at the door. The children in the afternoon club have a snack and are sent by their staff to Pottery Club. Everyone usually completes their work … Continue reading Pottery Club EIS
These snowmen were made by the children in Ruoholahti Finnish American kindergarten. They are wonderful students. We had so much fun!
Back to the kindergarten after the Christmas holiday, the children have made some adorable wee snowmen.
POTTERY CLUB CONTINUES! We meet on Tuesdays 14-16.00 in the art room. The 1-2 grade children arrive at 14.00. 3-7 graders at 14.30. Everyone usually completes their work within 75 minutes and are free to go after cleaning their work space. The children in the afternoon club are escorted by their staff to the door. … Continue reading POTTERY CLUB CONTINUES!
Coming again to Ruoholahti: A REAL Pottery Workshop! Register today. Space is limited. 4 Tuesdays in a row! Ceramic Handbuilding 101 Workshop with Suzanne I will be returning for the third time with my pottery studio to the Finnish American Kindergarten! It's another chance for your children to participate in real ceramics workshop without bringing … Continue reading The Pirate Tour: A Treasure Chest!
June 10: Make A Mug or Two Workshop Beginning Handbuilding 101 Come make a stoneware mug (or two) on June 10. We will use a slab technique and press designs into the raw clay. Anyone can do it! Your mugs will be fired to stoneware temps for everyday durability. Ever wanted to try? Come join … Continue reading Make a Mug or Two Workshop
At NiiloVilla Studio Rauduntie 40, 02130 Espoo June Art Camp Welcome! I offer a hands-on introduction to the rewards of making art. Students will learn basic handbuilding and underglazing techniques. Make mugs, bowls, plates, vases, treasure boxes, animal sculptures, or birdhouses – or objects not yet dreamed of. (Themes and Projects take into consideration age, ability, and interest.) … Continue reading Art Camps!
I can't believe how much fun I am having in my studio these days. It IS an adventure! Art + beauty+ science + mystery + anicipation= FUN! Here is a way you can come join me! Monday Evening Open Studio Beginning Ceramics 6 hrs Workshop: 3 hrs for creation and 3 hrs to glaze! 55€ … Continue reading Adventures with Suzanne : Monday Evening Open Studio
Pottery Club built little houses today. All unique and wonderfully whimsical. It will be exciting to see how they will gain even more wonder as they are glazed and fired. What wonderful diversity.
Slab Pot or Yarn Bowl Handbuilding 101 – May 13, the second Saturday of the month, I have a place for you in my studio to create your own slab pot or yarn bowl. My studio is a little oasis of respite and relaxation. Give yourself some time to play. I’ll put on some classic jazz … Continue reading May 13: Slab Pot or Yarn Bowl
Another Yarn Bowl Workshop! Handbuilding 101 – April 8, the second Saturday of the month, I have prepared a place for you in my studio to create your own yarn bowl. My studio is a little oasis of respite and relaxation. Give yourself some time to play. I’ll put on some classic jazz and you can … Continue reading April 8: Yarn Bowls
It was a delight to open the kiln! Look at these beauties! And many more! I am so proud of my students!
MARCH 11, 10-14 (4 hours) I think my mother had this cookie jar when I was a child. It is so easy to find your childhood memories with google. 🙂 Come make a special heirloom for your counter top! It won't be quite this large but it will be a handmade treasure just the same! … Continue reading A Cookie Jar
What an idea! We covered the rock with roving and then tied it with a piece of pure wool. A nice new white sock worked well to keep things together and then into the alternating hot/cold baths and bubble wrap. The next step will be doing a bit of embellishing! stay tuned!
Pottery club is sailing smoothly along after a little glitch in the schedule. Everyone begins at 14.00 this term. It is a busy fun afternoon of creative exploration. Look at these happy kids!
We are getting ready for the big show.
Children's Workshops are available. Ideal for a birthday party or for a special family fun afternoon. Minimum of 4 participants. Give me a call to set something up. Suzanne
Saturday, February 11, 2017 Welcome to another Yarn Bowl Workshop! On the second Saturday of the month there is a place in my studio for you. My studio is a little oasis of respite and relaxation. Give yourself some time to play. I'll put on some classic jazz and you can do some clay therapy. Welcome. … Continue reading Feb. 11:Yarn Bowl
Welcome to Handbuilding 101! Come play with me in my studio! This weekly morning club teaches the basics of handbuilding and is sure to open up the wonderful world of ceramics to you. No experience with clay is necessary. Come experience the satisfaction of making something with your hands and enjoy a playful, creative … Continue reading Handbuilding 101
Handbuild a Snowman! Saturday, January 7, 2017 No experience necessary! I promise you can do it! Learn some basic techniques of ceramics in this mini-workshop. Each student will create an adorable snowman. The white earthenware projects will be air dried then fired, then the snow will be glazed in "Winter Field White". Hat, scarf and … Continue reading Saturday Snowman Workshop
Coming again in 2017: A REAL Pottery Workshop! Register today. Space is limited. 4 Wednsdays or Thursdays in a row! Ceramic Handbuilding 101 Workshop with Suzanne I will be coming again with my pottery studio to the Finnish American Kindergarten for another chance for your children to participate in real ceramics workshop. It's a Rocket … Continue reading The Rocket Tour!
Niilovilla Studio 