Saturday and Sunday, October 1 & 2, 2016

618 Arlington Street
10 – 4pm

Culture Days Manitoba is a collaborative cross Canadian volunteer movement to raise awareness, accessibility, participation and engagement of all Canadians in the arts and cultural life of their communities. The 7th annual national Culture Days weekend will feature thousands of free, hands-on, interactive activities that invite the public to participate “behind-the-scenes,” to discover the world of artists, creators, historians, architects, curators, designers and other creative people in their communities.

Come check out the studios at 618 Arlington on October 1st and 2nd. We will be open from 10 – 4 each day, and I will have my pottery wheel on the ready for anyone who is interested in getting their hands dirty!

The ARTlington studios house an amazing selection of Winnipeg’s talented artists. From ceramics to photography, painters to jewelry, and not to forget the amazing building itself, ARTlington is a hidden gem that has something for everyone!

Friday, October 28 to Saturday, October 29

1 venue • 2 days • 3 organizations • 4 floors • 5 workshops • 50+ artists

Creating and elevating the handmade is growing in Winnipeg. In partnership with Manitoba Craft Council and Nunavut Arts and Crafts Association, the WAG is embracing this exciting movement with the second-annual CRAFTED, a juried show and sale that features craft at the Gallery; highlights local artists in Manitoba and Nunavut; and incorporates a philanthropic component that ensures the handmade becomes the hand given.

In 2015, more than 3,500 browsed, bought, mingled, and learned. Over $35,000 was raised to support craft artists through initiatives that promote their art form at the WAG, and artists’ combined sales exceeded $100,000! Five art-making workshops sold out in advance and participants marvelled at their newly-acquired skills. Watch for information about this year’s DIY workshops!

Tickets $5/day • Kids under 12 free • NEW! Includes admission to WAG galleries • Tickets available online or at the door 

Visit the Winnipeg Art Gallery for more information

Beginner Wheel with Jessica Hodgson

Location: The Edge Clay Centre.  611 Main Street, Winnipeg

September 23 – November 18,  2015

Cost: $255

Wednesdays, 6:30 – 9:30

Class Schedule:

September 23 – November 4: Beginner Wheel

November 11: Break for firings (No Class)

November 18: Glazing class

Potluck and work pick-up date TBD

Cost includes clay, materials and firings.  If students have their own tools they are encouraged to bring them, if not they will be provided with communal studio tools.

This class focuses on learning various techniques (including glazing and decorative) related to throwing on the potter’s wheel.  Open to all skill levels.

Classes run for 9 weeks with a break at the end of the session to prepare student work for glazing, giving each student 8 three-hour classes to be introduced to a variety of ceramic techniques and projects.  With only 5 openings in this class, students will be given ample hands on direction and guidance, leaving the class with their finished pieces of art and a new appreciation for mud.

Registration Deadline: Monday September 14th, 2015
A deposit of $127.50 made payable to the Edge Clay Centre is required by September 14th to reserve your spot.

(Payment can be made by cash or cheque to The Edge Clay Centre)

Ready to register or have any questions?

Please email Jessica_hodgson@yahoo.ca

Interested in a different class? 

Check out http://www.edgevillage.com/ceramics-classes/ for other available classes!

I will be presenting at Winnipeg’s Pecha Kucha Night – Vol. 22 – in support of Makers and Craft Year 2015!

Where: The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne St.
When: Thursday, May 14, 2015. Doors open at 7:30pm Show at 8:20pm
How much: Admission by donation
Web: PechaKucha.org

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