In this exciting workshop, participants will be introduced to the basics of hand-building to create slab plates, vases, mugs or lidded jars. Plaster moulds, extrusions, stamps, and roller relief will be used to create beautiful clay objects. By exploring the nature of clay, students will be encouraged to strike a balance between design and the medium's natural quality. The instructor will present several demonstrations as well as expose students to a variety of examples on display for reference. The first three days will focus on functional items which will be glazed. The final 2 days will focus on non-glazed forms. Enrolment for this course is limited to ten people.

Pottery created by Darren Emenau, a graduate of Concordia University in Montreal, has been exhibited widely in Toronto, New Brunswick and Newfoundland. Among his teaching venues are the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, Sudbury Shores Arts and Nature Centre, and the New Brunswick Museum. His work has been cited for several awards and has earned grants for artistic development from The New Brunswick Arts Board and Atlantic Pottery Supplies. He is a juried member of the Nova Scotia Designer Crafts Council.