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Over two full days, this hands-on workshop  guides you through a curated suite of surface decorating  techniques that can be applied to both hand-built and thrown forms. You’ll experiment, refine, and personalize your surface vocabulary with supportive coaching and feedback from Lesley McInally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants will dive deep into a mix of traditional and  contemporary surface treatments, tailored to support creative risk taking and technical development:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesley will demonstrate and discuss making slip and adding  coloured stains. 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If you need help or accommodations, please get in touch so we can work together to support you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkdale Pottery Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52151805935899,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/8727\/7339\/files\/Scratching_the_Surface.png?v=1777735288"},{"product_id":"flower-bricks-with-joan-bruneau","title":"Flower Bricks with Joan Bruneau","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDates\u003c\/strong\u003e: November 6, 7 and 8, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublic Artist Talk\u003c\/strong\u003e: Friday, November 6, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10:00AM - 5:00 PM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Three day hands-on wheel throwing \u0026amp; handbuilding workshop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300 Campbell Avenue, Unit 115\u003c\/span\u003e, Toronto, ON\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParticipants\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$500 FUSION and Parkdale Pottery Members\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$650 General Public (includes artist talk)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese workshops are presented in partnership with Fusion Clay \u0026amp; Glass. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clayandglass.on.ca\/workshops-joan-bruneau\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/8727\/7339\/files\/Screenshot_2026-05-02_at_10.19.17_AM.png?v=1777738776\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop Description: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild on your wheel-throwing and handbuilding skills in this focused three-day workshop exploring flower brick forms. Working with thrown and altered cylindrical shapes, participants will learn how to design, throw, and assemble flower bricks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop is process-driven rather than product-focused. You’ll develop multiple test forms, explore oval and square bodies, and refine lid systems and feet through a series of demonstrations, lectures, and hands-on making. Included in this workshop is admission to \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(217, 94, 40);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(217, 94, 40);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clayandglass.on.ca\/talks-joan-bruneau\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJoan's artist talk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e on Friday evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntermediate to Advanced wheel throwing experience required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You’ll Learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrowing bottomless cylinders with galleries for drop-in lids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasuring for precise lid fit using calipers at the wet stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAltering thrown forms into oval and square bodies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigning and assembling slab bottoms and foot rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrowing and fitting flanges and lids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding composition and function in flower bricks and lidded forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Equipment Clay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCone 6 Mid Red Throwing Clay, no grog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach participant will have access to a wheel, work table, banding wheel or lazy susan, and 6 to 8 batts. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Tools \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrowing tools, calipers, ruler, apron, towel, sharp fettling knife, X-Acto knife, sketchpad and pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop Structure \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1 \u003c\/strong\u003efocuses on galleries, drop-in lids, and beginning flower brick bodies. \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(217, 94, 40);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(217, 94, 40);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clayandglass.on.ca\/talks-joan-bruneau\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eArtist Talk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e from 7-8:30 PM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 2\u003c\/strong\u003e covers altering forms, assembling bodies, feet, flanges, and lid systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 3\u003c\/strong\u003e is dedicated to building and assembling lids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Reading \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Potter’s Workbook – Clary Illian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMastering the Art of Throwing – Ben Carter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Illustrated Dictionary of Ceramics – George Savage \u0026amp; Harold Newman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeramics – Philip Rawson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeramic Art and Civilization – Paul Greenhalgh \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an excellent opportunity for experienced throwers looking to deepen their understanding of complex forms, precision fitting, and thoughtful ceramic design. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003ePieces are not fired in this class but arrangements may be possible by speaking with Parkdale Pottery. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eFees for programs cannot be refunded. 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If you need help or accommodations, please get in touch so we can work together to support you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkdale Pottery Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52151993106715,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/8727\/7339\/files\/ArtistTalkwithJoanBruneau.png?v=1777740645"}],"url":"https:\/\/parkdalepottery.ca\/collections\/dupont-studio-classes.oembed","provider":"Parkdale Pottery Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}