Surface Decoration Series with Cathy Allen

Spend your winter weekends inside with us exploring the wonderful world of surface decoration! Our resident expert- Cathy Allen- will guide you through 5 weeks of different techniques to grow your surface decoration knowledge and inspire new works of art!

*You will be responsible for bringing your own leather hard, bone dry, and bisque pieces as needed, but there will be some square test trays available as well!*

Classes are available as a set of 5 or can be taken individually. All classes will run Saturday afternoons 1pm-4pm. 

Fees:

Payments can be made by e-transfer (preferred) or PayPal 

As a not-for-profit PayPal fees can cut into slim operating budget- payment by e-transfers are greatly appreciated!

Member Fee (with tax): $84.75 for 1 class or $389.85 for full session must be paid via e-transfer to

Non-Member Fee (with tax): $90.40 for 1 class or $423.75  for full session

Instructor: Cathy Allen 

Bio:

Cathy Allen has been an avid part time potter since 1991.  She is a founding and active member of the Kawartha Potters Guild and  has received a lifetime membership for her dedication.  In 2017 she participated in Fusion’s new “Creative Directions” mentorship program which resulted in an exhibit at the Robert McGlaughlin Gallery in Oshawa.  In Feb 2018 she travelled to Icheon Korea with other guild members to study with Korean Master potters where her ceramic work was tremendously enriched.  She has attended countless conferences and educational opportunities over the years, and now regularly teaches surface treatment workshops and decorative methods at the KPG.  She is also the host for the popular Saturday Clay Club.  “Cathy strives to make decorative functional pottery that enhances and beautifies our everyday lives.  Simple carving techniques and patterns on her functional wheel thrown pottery give way to the richness of life that is all around us.