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Soft-Slab Built Pitcher and Tumblers

$ 190.00$ 210.00

8 available

Date: M/T/F August 18, 19 and 22, 2025
Time: 1 pm–4 pm
Registration Deadline: Thursday, August 14, 2025
Location: Thoreson Farm

In this introduction to slab building class, students will construct a large pitcher and set of matching tumblers by learning to use a slab roller and various hand tools. Monday and Tuesday will be spent making and decorating. Friday, we will glaze.

NOTE: Finished pieces are normally ready for pick up within 2-4 weeks

Skill Level

All (students ages 15 and up are welcome)

Objective

Skill Development, Creativity Enhancement

Outcome

Improved Technique, Creation of Artwork

Instructor

John HustonJohn Huston is the GAAC Potter-in-Residence at Thoreson Farm. A potter since 1973, John studied in Ohio and Japan and started Platte River Pottery in Benzie County in 1978. In addition, he and his wife, Amy Stevens, own and operate Glen Lake Artists Gallery in Glen Arbor. When not working at Thoreson Farm, John works from his studio overlooking Sanford Lake near Lake Ann Village.

Supply List

Please bring a notebook and pen/pencil. Other supplies are furnished.

Cancellation

Please read the GAAC cancellation and refund policy here: https://glenarborart.org/terms-and-conditions/

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