Valley Pottery

Platters from a workshop -- amazing!

There are also introductory wheel classes starting Thursday (tomorrow) at 12:30 pm with space still available. It is still possible to join the Tuesday evening (7-9 pm) class.

I was one of the volunteers, we learned about pottery and how firing pieces too fast is extra difficult. It was a two night camp on Big Lake. A very good experience all around.

Camp Crescendo promotes inclusion and adaptability for blind and visually impaired students The Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired hosted its first summer camp for students this year.

Valley Potter will have fantastic functional and artistic pottery for sale at the Palmer Art and Garden Fair on Saturday, July 13. Great music and activities!

What will you make during pottery class?

This introductory class includes necessary tools, materials, and guided instruction to overcome the challenge of learning how to use the pottery wheel. Class is 10-12 weeks, you can skip a few. Cost: $280. Classes are held at Valley Pottery, 4740 E. Greenstreet Cir, Unit C. 521-4640
Session 4: Tuesday 7-9 pm, June 11- August 13
Session 5: Thursday 12:30-2:30 pm, June 13-August 15

Gardens, cats, eggs, bowls, cups and mugs, oddities to no end!

One kiln load of new pottery!

Some will be on sale this Saturday 10-4 and Sunday 12-4 at Valley Potter 4740 E. Greenstreet Cir, Wasilla.

Many artists fill every kiln load. New classes start in May. See AKpottery.com for details.

Interested in a summer pottery class? In this class you will learn how to use the pottery wheel to make bowls and cups, how to use the slab roller to make useful dishes, and how to apply oxides and glazes to end up with professionally made pieces. This class opens the opportunity to sell at local markets, craft fairs, and holiday bazaars.

This class is for an adult who has free time either in the evenings or during the daytime.

This class will meet from May 21 to July 13. Instruction is at the three options below and there is extra studio time to work on projects. Course fee: $490, includes materials. Class is taught with the expectations of a university class without the pressure of grades. Part of the course fee is financing a new raku kiln to be used during the class.

Instructor: Matthew Nelson
Option 1: 6-9 pm Tuesday and Thursday
Option 2: 1-4 pm Wednesday and Friday
Option 3: 1-5 pm on Saturday

Each class session has limited space. Sign up online, in person, or over the phone. Matthew at (907) 521-4640

Get an early start on your Mother's Day shopping and join me tomorrow at the Cystic Fibrosis Spring Arts & Crafts Fair, Saturday, April 13, 2019, 10 am - 4 pm, at the Mat-Su Career & Technical High School, 2472 N. Seward Meridian, Wasilla, Alaska.

Thursday: Pottery wheel! On Thursday classes are at 11 am and 6 pm. There is enough space for several beginners.
On Friday and Saturday I have special projects for anyone who shows up; carving or decorating cylinders. The Friday afternoon class is themed "dinosaurs".

There are new 1 to 4 week classes starting next week. There will be space for everyone who shows up. You will have fun and end up with pottery!