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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.

445107 - Writing to Find What Matters M

In this six week writing workshop, Writing to Find What Matters Most, students will learn how to make peace with the inner critic and express the thoughts, ideas, stories, dreams, values and memories that reveal what really matters now, at whatever place they are in life. Students will explore journaling, poetry and personal storytelling and by the end of the class will have a newfound sense of themselves as writers.

445111 - Adult Art

Basic drawing and painting techniques will be covered. All supplies are provided. Participants will take home a completed drawing or painting each week.

536144 - Beginner Tap Ballet

536145 - Intermediate Tap Ballet

536146 - Advanced Tap Ballet

536148 - Jazz Dance

545102 - Tap/Ballet

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.

545251 - Shag Lessons

Shagging is good for the soul. Learn the South Carolina state dance from an experienced instructor who teaches slowly and only expects you to have fun and meet new friends. Enjoy the exercise benefits that dancing provides. Benefits: burn calories, improve arthritis, and meet new friends.

545350 - Beginner Ballroom Dancing

Learn these two dances and be prepared for upcoming parties, weddings and other social events. Basic steps as well as technique will be taught. Please wear smooth-soled (preferably leather) shoes. No experience is necessary and a partner is not required. Overcome that hesitation on the dance floor. With a little practice, you'll enjoy dancing like never before.

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.

545451 - Intermediate Ballroom Dancing

Ready to move on from the basics in ballroom dance? More advanced steps and technique will be taught. You should have a foundation of the basic steps in the 6 major ballroom dances (fox trot, waltz, tango, rumba, cha cha, and east coast swing). Please wear smooth-soled (preferably ballroom dance) shoes. A partner is not required.

625111 - Children's Theatre 2017-2018

Registration begins on Nov. 4th 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 Nov 13 to fill open spaces in the cast lists.

WISHLIST means that you are enrolling in a different show as your primary choice, and your "wishlist" show means you would like to be considered for this 2nd choice if there is still room. We will pull from the wishlist for each after registration has been open for 1 week.

Lion King JR.:
First meeting will be on Nov. 18 at 1:00 PM
Auditions will on Dec 2 at 1:00 PM (no refunds after auditions)
Show Dates:Fri. Mar. 16, Sat. March 17, Sun. March 18
First Choice: 625111-LK, Wishlist #: 625111-KW

High School Musical Jr:
First meeting will be on Sat. Jan 20 at 10:00 AM
Auditions will on Jan. 27 2 at 10:00 AM (no refunds after auditions)
Show Dates: Fri. May 4, Sat. May 5, Sun. May 6
First Choice: 625111-HS, Wishlist #: 625111HW



Our directors will email you prior to the first meeting.