Don't miss the upcoming Pit Fire Workshop at Dillon Beach on 10/1.
September Newsletter
In This Issue
Visit our Wheelhouse Booth
at the Marin Country Mart Farmers Market the 3rd Saturday of every month, in Larkspur. View photos.
September 2nd, 2017
  

Fall is here! Welcome back. 

What's new at MVPS? Our students are gearing up for an  End of Summer Pottery Sale  and
Celebratory Open House. 

Our   Wheelhouse artists have a booth at the Marin Country Mart Farmers Market in Larkspur the 3rd Saturday of every month.  You'll find many wonderful hand-made one-of-a-kind pieces for sale. 

Although classes started this past week, we have a few spaces open for enrollment. Seize the day and hone your craft!

We now offer  5-Week Youth Classes for both 7-10 years old and 11-14 years old. The price is unbeatable.

Please read on about our many wonderful upcoming workshops and visit our website for detailed schedules.

Join our artist community in the heart of Tam Junction. See you on the wheel!
UPCOMING STUDENT SALE & OPEN HOUSE 
End of Summer Pottery Sale & 
Celebratory Open House 
Curious about what our students create in the studio? Mark your calendar for an end of summer student sale in Proof Lab's parking lot followed by an open house at MVPS. Food, drink and music will be provided. 

Date: Saturday, October 21st 
Sale: 10am-4pm 
Open House Party: 4:30-6:30pm 

A portion of the sale proceeds will be donated to 
Drawbridge, a local nonprofit that provides expressive art programs for homeless and other underserved children.
ADULT CLASSES - Fall Session Part 1 
 August 28th-October 15th (7 weeks)
Classes have started but there is still time to enroll. Call or e mail us  at info@millvalleypottersstudio.com to enroll at a prorated price.

Note, the studio will be closed on Labor Day, Monday September 4th.
YOUTH CLASSES 
(5 weeks)

Tuesday Classes Ages 7-10 years
Session #1:  August 29th -September 26th
Session #2:  October 3rd - October 31st
Session #3:  November 7th - December 12th

Thursday Classes Ages 11-14years
Session #1:  August 31st -September 28th
Session #2:  October 5th - November 2nd
Session #3:  November 9th - December 14th


Online enrollment is currently closed for the Fall Session #1, but space is still available at a prorated price. Call or email us to sign. Note, the studio will be closed on Labor Day, Monday September 4th.
FREE Clay Workshop for Kids

LET'S PLAY WITH CLAY!

Join us September 23rd, 10am-1pm,  at the Marin Country Mart Farmers Market. Address: 2257 Larkspur Landing Cir.

Mill Valley Potter's Studio will be hosting a  FREE Fall-Themed Clay Workshop at the Marin Country Mart Farmers Market.   We will fire the pieces for you and notify you when they are ready for pick up.
OTHER WORKSHOPS

PIT FIRE at DILLON BEACH
Sunday, October Sunday1st, 8am-5pm Pit Fire at Dillon Beach
Spend the day at Dillon Beach for the Pit Fire. Be prepared to have fun, enjoy a potluck, get dirty, and do some manual labor. Please wear cotton or wool, synthetics are flammable.
Please note: pottery that is burnished needs to go through a special low temperature bisque. 
Contact instructor with any questions at  info@millvalleypottersstudio.com
DEADLINES:
Deadline to register: Sept.10th -  Deadline to have pieces bisqued:  Sept. 23rd.
Fee*: $125/Person+$8 parking at Dillon Beach
Space is limited   SIGN UP TODAY!

*Sign up for any workshop over $100 and get 10% off your second workshop, contact us for a promotion code.


TWO DAY MATA ORTIZ ANIMAL WORKSHOP 
with  JERARDO TENA SANDOVAL
Saturday and Sunday October 28th and 29th 
10:00am - 4:00pm

Join Master Potter Jerardo Tena Sandoval to learn the pottery techniques of Juan Mata Ortiz, Mexico.
 
Internationally recognized for their pottery, the potters of Mata Ortiz have revived the ancient art of the Paquimé people, a civilization that flourished in the area 600-800 years ago. As if guided by the spirit of the Paquimé Indians, a struggling pueblo has become a community of fine ceramic artists renowned the world over.
On the first day you will learn hand-building techniques to create your own Mata Ortiz animal. On the second day you will learn how to sand and burnish a pot or "olla" made by Jerardo and his wife. Time permitting, you will even create your very own paint brush made from human hair.
Don't miss out on this very special class and an opportunity to learn from one of the leaders of the Mata Ortiz phenomenon.
FULL DAY HANDS ON CLASS FEE*: $150
(Small pots and clay provided; Please bring your lunch)
Space is limited  SIGN UP TODAY!
*Sign up for any workshop over $100 and get 10% off your second workshop, contact us for a promotion code.
PARENT-CHILD STUDIO TIME
Sunday: September 3rd, October 8th, November 5th, December 3rd - 12pm-2pm

Currently Enrolled MVPS Adult Students and Members are welcome to bring in your kids for some studio time! Parent must provide clay (from their class clay) and instruction and supervise their kids at all times.
$20/student + 1 child 
FRIDAY NIGHT ON-THE-WHEEL
Fridays: September 8th, October 13th, November 10th, December 8th - 7:0 0pm-9:00pm 

This is a  one-time class. Come with friends and family for a party on the potter's wheel!  NO EXPERIENCE is required. Sign-up online to guarantee your space & wheel.
 
Fee: $40 per person (17 & up)
All materials included- pick up items 2 weeks later.
PARENT & CHILD HALLOWEEN HANDBUILDING WORKSHOP
Sundays: August 13th, 10:30am-12:30pm

Join us for a spooky halloween workshop! You will be able to choose from two Halloween themed projects. If time permits you can do both. You'll be able to either underglaze your piece that day or chose from one of our special glazes. Your pieces will be ready to pick within two weeks.
$60/ Parent + 1 Child
$80/ Parent + 2 Children

PARENT & CHILD POTTERY ON THE WHEEL 
Sundays: September 24th, October 22nd, November 19th, December 17th - 10:30am-12:30pm

Start your Sunday in a creative and fun way.  Give the potter's wheel a try with your child. This is a 2 hour event: with an hour+ pottery lesson and a quick clean up.
Choose a glaze and we'll finish your pieces (ready for pick-up 2 weeks later). Sign-up online to guarantee your space & wheel.

$65 / Parent + 1 Child
$85 / Parent + 2 Children 

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