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231200 - Lora Rust Pottery Workshop

This hands on pottery workshop, taught by Lora Rust, will focus on surface texture and pottery decoration. Participants in this 2-day class will learn Lora’s unique texturing technique for decorating clay. Each participant should bring 3-4 cups or bowls that are on the softer side of “leather hard”, a water bucket, a piece of egg crate foam, sponge, and optional banding wheel. Participants will learn and practice her technique on sample tiles; they will then be able to work under her direction and supervision using these surface techniques on their own pieces.
Class will meet from 8:00-5:00 on Saturday, and 10:00-4:00 on Sunday.


Lora Rust, pottery instructor at the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, will be holding a workshop at Crooked Creek Recreation Center in Chapin, SC (near Columbia). Her work is primarily functional porcelain tableware and serveware that is thrown on the wheel then altered and lavishly textured. For our purposes participants will have 3-4 hand built or thrown pieces trimmed and ready in soft leather-hard stage for class.

Lora will be demonstrating how she alters her pieces with lush patterns and designs using a unique decorating technique. The surface of the pieces is enhanced with a process of striking and moving the soft leather hard clay with handmade wooden tools. No clay is added, removed or carved away. Please see her website at www.LoraRust.com, or Facebook Lora Rust Ceramics and Instagram @LoraRust for examples of her exquisite work.

Using Lora's signature tools you will learn and practice her technique on sample tiles. You will then be able to work under her direction and supervision using these surface techniques on your own pieces. She will have her special tools available for purchase.

Workshop Cost - $125 (Lunch is available for $10 per day)
Registration – Crooked Creek [Need to clarify]
October 14 8a – 5p
October 15 10a – 4p

Other links:
Crooked Creek Park
1098 Old Lexington Hwy, Chapin, SC, 803-345-6181
Local Hotels [Need to research and maybe load onto a page on Lora’s website – local hotels to Irmo or Chapin, SC]


Hello Fellow Potters!

Hard to believe the workshop is just around the corner! I just spoke with Lora and she has asked me to forward some information to you. Also, please check out the schedule which I have attached below. You may want to print it out.

Please bring 3 to 4 cups or bowls that are at the softer side of leather hard. They can be either hand built or thrown. It makes no difference. It's important that with the techniques she is demonstrating that you be able to push/move the clay. (We’ll check them for the right consistency at the beginning of the workshop and make any adjustments we need, but aim for trimmed but still on the soft side of leather hard). Pieces can be in stoneware or porcelain. Clays with less grog (like porcelain or Little Loafers) are often easier to sponge

Make sure you are able to put your hand inside these pieces for support as you are pushing against the surface.

She asks that you not be invested in these pieces. In other words, get ready to experiment and play! We will experiment and practice the technique on 3x3 tiles before tackling your own pieces.

Lora will be bringing her special tools for sale (set of 3 tools with 2 profiles each for $15), but please bring your basic clay tools that you use. You may be able to use some of them for surface designs after she shows you how she uses her tools.
Other supplies to bring: water bucket, piece of egg crate foam or similar (10-12” square is ample), sponge, banding wheel (optional)


Saturday, October 14, 8a-5pm
8a - 9:30a - Throwing demonstration with discussion about form and related hand built forms
9:30 - 10:30 - Lora will demonstrate her texturing technique
10:30 - 11:30 - Participants will work with tools and slab samples
11:30 - 12 - Slideshow
12-1 - Lunch (available for $10 per person)
1 - 3 - Participants will begin work on their own pieces or continue with slab samples
3 - 5 - Lora will demonstrate some altering and assembly techniques of pieces made earlier in the day. Discuss form and surface composition while students work on their pieces

Sunday, October 15, 10a-4pm
10 - 12 Demonstration and discussion of glazing and wash techniques to make your texture POP! This will include a spraying demo and discussion of various firing methods.
12 - 1 Working Lunch (available for $10 per person) Discussion on social media and marketing
3 - 4 Demonstration of how to make your own tools. Finish up working on pieces and any other topics missed or that need to be revisited or that come up.

345120 - Modern Calligraphy

Learn the ancient art of writing Calligraphy. Calligraphy is a fine art of skilled penmanship, and is also a type of visual art. Particpants must bring their own calligraphy pen.

535125 - Musikgarten

These weekly classes are action-filled for toddlers - full of energy, often on the move, always exploring and learning - and their parents. Together you’ll sing, chant, move, dance, listen, and play simple instruments, all activities that bridge the natural connection between music and movement. Each lesson features movement activities for coordination, body awareness and control, exploration of space, and instruments such as rhythm sticks, jingles, and rattles.

535150 - Seasonal Crafts

Kids and an adult can join us for some fun seasonal crafts. Sign up by date/project. Space is limited, so please be sure to sign up early! All craft supplies and a snack will be provided. Children should bring an adult, and wear clothes that can get a little messy.

535506 - Slab Building Pottery

learn techniques for slab built pottery

535508 - Seasonal Pottery

Join the fun in the Crooked Creek Park pottery studio. These fun one-day workshops will get your hands dirty in the clay, have a fun morning at the park, and make some original holiday decorations to make your home look fantastic or to give as gifts. Sign up for one or for all three!

545102 - Tap/Ballet

This is a great introductory class for young dancers, wishing to learn the beginning and basic fundamentals of both Ballet and Tap, while still enjoying their own free style and creative movement. The class is divided with 20 minutes of tap and 25 minutes of ballet. Children will touch on basic tap and ballet warm-up and stretching techniques, proper foot, leg, and arm positions, names and meanings of basic steps, and beginning choreography. This program will conclude with a 30 minute recital held in May. Professional costumes will be provided with no additional fees.

545351 - Senior Line Dancing

Exercise your mind and body. If you love to dance you will find line dancing a fun and effortless way to exercise. This class is for beginner through advanced dancers. Each class is starts with 30 minutes of beginners instruction and progresses to the intermediate level. If you are brand new to line dancing, you may want to try our new 6-week beginner class on Tuesdays. Participants should wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

545600 - SOP Guitar Lessons

Ever wanted to play guitar in a rock and roll band? Or even sit around a campfire and play for your friends? What about sitting on the back porch and strumming for the one you love? Learn all the basics of guitar in this fun class! You can even learn the chords of a song in which you choose! Lessons are taught weekly (four times a month) in half hour increments. Lessons are for youth and adults, beginner through advanced levels. Participants need to contact instructor to schedule their individual lesson times.

625111 - Children's Theatre 2017-2018

Registration begins on July 15th at 8:30AM. You may register online or by calling either Seven Oaks Park at 772-3336 or Crooked Creek Park at 345-6181.
Register today for only ONE SHOW. You can select to register for the WISHLIST section for your 2nd choice. We will pull those people on July 24th to fill open spaces in the cast lists.

Legally Blonde JR.:
First meeting will be on August 26 at 10:00 AM
Auditions will on Sept 2 at 10:00 AM (no refunds after auditions)
Show Dates:Fri. Jan. 12, Sat. Jan. 13, Sun. Jan. 14
First Choice: 625111-LB, Wishlist #: 625111-LW

Robin Hood:
First meeting will be on August 26 at 1:00 PM
Auditions will on September 2 at 1:00 PM (no refunds after auditions)
Show Dates: Fri. Nov. 10, Sat. Nov. 11, Sun. Nov. 12
First Choice: 625111-RH, Wishlist #: 625111RW



Our directors will email you prior to the first meeting.