Tony will teach the fine points of making great pots including throwing techniques, surface embellishments, and the little details that make all the difference. Rest up for the ride...Tony is an entertainer, a philosopher, one fantastic potter, and never shy with his opinion. This is going to be a fun one!

Workshop participants will learn Tony's sectional throwing method for making pots in pieces, resulting in articulated shapes while making it easier to handle larger amounts of clay. Tony will show slides that document his work and what he will be making that weekend. The demonstration will include the making of thrown, cut and altered baskets and buckets as well as large jars and jugs. Handles, lugs, altering, cutting and surface embellishment with slips will also be covered. You'll learn how to make pots that sell without selling out your soul!

 
Biography:

Tony Clennell is a second generation Canadian potter, working alongside his wife Sheila for the past 18 years. He has studied in Canada, England, and Japan. He has an extensive publishing history and is a regular columnist for Clay Times, very active on the ClayArt email discussion group, and a frequent contributor to Ceramics Monthly and Pottery Making Illustrated. Tony teaches part-time at Canada's top art school, Sheridan College.

The Clennells have created two educational videos: Making a Handmade Cane Handle and Taking the Macho Out of Bigware. Their studio, Sour Cherry Pottery, is located in Beamsville, Ontario. Tony built his first studio in 1978. You can visit Tony's studio on line at sourcherrypottery.com