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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

When Griffins are Happy Potters

 We Are Happy Potters!


At Alternative Class Day 1, ten Griffins and two teachers, accompanied by our dependable BA Driver, Kuya Henry and Guard Glen trooped to Pottery Nuvali for a morning of pottery and ceramic workshop. Our goals were the following:


  1. To introduce the art and science of ceramics and pottery by knowing clay, the process of creating ceramics and pottery; 

  2. To learn the basic hand-building techniques and surface decoration;

  3. To provide a venue and avenue for self-expression, imagination and creativity.


The Happy Potters had an enjoyable and relaxing morning with Ms. Bing Bernardo Gaw of Pottery Nuvali who taught the group the basics of handbuilt pottery. The calm and nurturing atmosphere in her studio were perfect ingredients for creativity to flow and stream out into pots, plates, mugs and clay toys. That is why, Day 2 of Alternative Class Days was equally productive as the Happy Potters wedged, mold, pinched, slabbed, slipped and scored.


Here are some insights and takeaways from our Happy Potters.


“I thoroughly enjoyed the pottery session. It definitely exceeded my expectations. We learned a lot of basic techniques and how to use the different equipment while applying it to our own products ( which we were given much freedom with). I had lots of fun!” ~ F, Grade 11.


“I learned the basics of pottery, and how to make use of these newly learned skills on future projects.” ~ B, Grade 9


“I was able to learn different techniques such as the pinching method and slab method. I found this experience very relaxing.” ~ M, Grade 11


This is the third time we had Pottery during the ACD. The positive feedback inspires us to continue learning about this art and industry. Who knows where this will take us? Our only limitation is imagination.


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