I remember clearly the first time I heard someone (seemingly) talking to themselves as they walked down the sidewalk. And I remember later hearing two DIFFERENT people at the same time and wondering if they were talking to each other! A year or so later, when I got my first Nokia phone, I was totally … Continue reading Gadgets and real life
Category: Niilovilla
An Adventure in Glass
Birds over a corn field. This was inspired by a ride through the countryside of Minnesota. Glass fusion is a new passion for me and I am looking for a few people to join me in exploring this method of melting glass upon glass. The kiln is ready and waiting for play. Are you interested … Continue reading An Adventure in Glass
Puppet Club
Coming in January to Hyvinkää! CLICK THIS LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION It's a whole lot of fun!
The Outside In Tour
Pottery time again!! I loved visiting FinnAm Kindergartens last year and I am happy to return this autumn! I will be coming with my pottery studio for your child to participate in a real pottery workshop. Bringing the Outside In by Mary McKenna Siddals We are bringing the outside in, oh, bringing the outside in! This … Continue reading The Outside In Tour
Porous, we know this
Is this pot porous?
Score!
"Rough up the clay like tiger paws" What does that ? What does slip mean?
Slab Work
Roll it flat with a rolling pin.
Coil Pot
Coil pots have been made for centuries, I call it making snakes!
Little bits of glass
Glaze is made of little bits of glass suspended in a mixture of clay, minerals and fluid. It is one color when you brush it on and another when it comes out of the kiln! It is an exiting part of Handbuilding 101!
We use tools!
Tools! Tools!
Self-Esteem
Where does our self esteem come from?
Play
What is your favorite Saturday thing to do? This is Bob. He is hugging Bob. Two Bobs, imagine having the same name as your best friend. They sing, dance and hug every time they are together, jut what a best friends should do. What are you and your best friend planning to do for fun? … Continue reading Play
Happy hands
Snowmen at night
Back to the kindergarten after the Christmas holiday, the children have made some adorable wee snowmen.
Art Camps!
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!
Adventures with Suzanne : Monday Evening Open Studio
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
Building houses
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.
Glazing Day
Children’s Workshops
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
Handbuilding 101
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
Working with pastels
There are secrets I can not share with you about our puppet production but let me tell you, it will be a story filled with adventure! Loads of people, snow, soot, and a few pets. Having such a large cast, we are using various types of materials to create our characters. Last week we practiced … Continue reading Working with pastels
Clay boats
Inspired by the little harbours on the Baltic Sea, these clay boats have kept my artistic spirit afloat for over 20 years. Come see what you can create when given a little freetime and a lump of clay.