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Turk Hill Craft School / Carol Bell, Owner
1000 Turk Hill Road / Studio 195 / Fairport, NY 14450
Near Rochester, New York
Pottery Classes for Adults and Children

Instructors:
Carol Bell / Adam Spector / Brooke Millecchia - (Opal Creek Pottery)
Josh Duttinger / Deborah Benedetto /

Studio Assistants:
Jane Casey / Patrick Vitalone / Mary Newquist / Roy Ference


     


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Beginning/Intermediate Wheel Throwing
(includes 25 pounds of reclaim clay)
Fee: $220
These classes are for students with no clay experience as well as those with several classes under their belt. Using stoneware clay we will teach you to create a variety of projects including functional as well as decorative pottery.Basic handbuilding skills will be taught including use of the slab roller.

Date: March 9th-April 27th(Tuesday Evenings)
Time: 6:30-9:30 pm (8 sessions)
Instructor: Deborah Benedetto

Date: March 11th-April 29th (Thurs Evenings)
Time: 6:30– 9:30 pm (8 sessions)
Instructor: Josh Duttinger

Date: March 13th-may 1st(Sat Mornings)
Time: 9:30 am– 12:30 pm (8 sessions)
Instructor: Brooke Millecchia



Advanced Pottery Making (Wheel and Handbuilding)
(includes 25 pounds of reclaim clay)
Fee: $120
This class will provide an opportunity for students to explore their own ideas through an independent study class format. Individualized demonstrations and lots of one on one help will be very helpful for students striving to develop their own voice or coherent body of work.
Date: April 7th-April 28th
Time: 6:00-9:00 pm (4 sessions)
Instructor: Adam Spector

Art for Home and Garden
Handbuilding and Sculpture
Fee:$120
(Includes 25# of reclaim)
Learn to use the slab roller and
extruder to create coil, slab and
sculpture projects for your
home and garden.
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED
Date:April 6th-27th(Tues Afternoons)
Time: 1-4 pm (4 sessions)
Instructor: Carol Bell


Spring Workshops

Soda Firing Class
Fee:TBA
Here is a great opportunity to explore yet another atmospheric firing process !
In this class you will making pots on or off wheel, making decorating slips and
attending a kiln loading in Honeoye Falls. You will also have the opportunity to witness the “Salting of the Kiln” while your unique pieces are being fired to Cone 10
in a Propane Gas kiln.
Dates: March 10th-31st (Wednesday Evenings)
Time: 6:30-9:30 pm (4 sessions)
Instructor: Shelle Chentow


On and Off Wheel Systems Workshop
w/ Peter Pincus
Fee: $75
Exploring different processes that offer
alternatives to the wheel’s natural symmetry this demonstrational workshop will go from basic sketch of a pot to finished piece.
Incorporating multiple on wheel and off wheel systems, such as mold making,
extruding, throwing sections, slump-molding and various other techniques. Peter will stretch clay and your imagination in this not to be missed experience/workshop.
Date: March 13th 1-5 & March 14th 1-4


Precious Metal Clay/Porcelain Bead Workshop
Jewelry Making Workshop
w/ Brooke Millecchia
Fee:$75
Learn the basics of this amazing way to
create beautiful sterling silver jewelry. Using rolling, stamping and handbuilding
techniques make a pendant and pair of
earrings of your own design (supplies inc.)
Extra PMC will be available at an extra cost.
Date: April 11th (Saturday)
Time: 1-5pm

Clay Birdhouse Workshop for Parent & Child
w/ Carol Bell
Fee:$35
Come built a fine abode for our feathered friends with your child. Learn basic slab clay construction and have tons of fun and make a really cool clay birdhouse for your yard.
Date: April 24th
Time: 1-4pm



FYI...Dates to Save
and other School Happenings

“Empty Bowls” Annual Throw-A-Thon
Pot Luck will be Saturday March 6th 4-9pm
Its that time again EMPTY BOWLS Throw a Thon. Bring a dish to pass, BYOB and help us make 200 bowls or just come to watch.

16th Annual Summer Camp Fair
Eastview Mall –March 14th 11am-6pm
2010 Summer Kids Clay Camp will be
offering 6 weeks of fun with instructors
Kaitlyn Kelsey and Danielle Pagani,
both Ceramics Majors at Alfred University. Come meet the Instructors, See us Throw some Pots, and Reserve your Spaces for the Best, Muddy, Fun Summer Camp Ever!
Schedule to be announced soon.



“Spring Wood Firing” April 16th&17th SOLD OUT
Clay is in....please pick up and pay workshop balance.



and I have saved the best for last...

CRAFT GALLERY OPENS….WE HAVE COOL GIFTS OR GREAT HOME ACCENTS!
The Craft Gallery at Turk Hill Craft School is Now Open! We have the work of yours truly Carol Bell and Marc Gaiger (Marcs Studio)
Pottery by:
Adam Spector, Brooke Millecchia,
Deborah Benedetto, Josh Duttinger,Patrick Vitalone & Mary Newquist.
Open by Appointment or when ever we are here.
Usually Monday-Saturday 10-5pm
Call First 223-1930


Looking for Spring....!
















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Adult Classes Information:
Pottery Classes include 25 lbs of reclaim clay. First 20 pounds of pots fired free then $1.25 per lb.
          *Open Studio on Sundays from 12-5 pm.
          *8-piece tool sets are $12 and available at your first class.
          *Adults classes available for ages 13 and up.
          *Please note all make-up classes must be done during your session.
          * Our Classes are Limited to 10 Students ... So Register early!
NEED MORE SPACE? ... RENT A SHELF ONLY $30 A MONTH.

What’s Happening around the Studio!....

          As we round out the year with this fall/winter semester I want to thank all our students for making Turk Hill Craft School the best place around to make pottery. Your talents and enthusiasm for clay is evident by the amazing works I see on all the Student Shelves. It makes me proud that such wonderful works are created at my school.
          Special thanks goes out to my “Dream Team” teaching staff . Each one of them has special teaching skills and a level of excellence all their own. As we close out another year lets all pray for peace and remember to do a random act of kindness daily.
          I wish you are Happy Thanksgiving and Relaxing Holidays. Peace, Carol

Be Creative & Be Happy!

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Open Studio Sundays     /      Come & Play
          Open Studio Sundays "Extended Hours" More time to come and play in the clay 12-5pm
This time is for any enrolled adult student to come in and practice throwing, do some hand building, glaze some pots or just hang out. We also welcome visitors to stop by, tour the studio/classroom and meet us.


    We also offer programs for:
  • Kids Birthday Parties
  • Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts
  • Girls Night Out Fun Workshops
  • Home School/Nursery School Groups
  • Gift Certificates

Studio Information
          Our studio is equipped with 8 potter's wheels, a 30" wide Bailey Slab Roller, a tile press, a custom-built 30lb capacity clay extruder, and much more. Our studio work is fired at Come 6 stoneware in oxidation. Studio Rental Space is now available!
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