The Montgomery Botanical Gardens at Oak Park kicks off its fall season with a Pottery in the Garden class, to be taught in the Wisdom Wood outdoor classroom by Margaret Barber on Saturday, September 14 at 10:00 AM. The class will teach participants the fundamentals of pottery and the opportunity to create a piece of garden pottery.
Ms. Barber is a native of Mississippi who made Alabama her home about 25 years ago. She loves color and texture, the outdoors and the infinite inspiration nature provides. She has been making ceramic pieces for more than thirty years, and she is a member of the MS Craftsman’s Guild.
Currently, Ms. Barber’s work is a combination of whimsy and function. Her hand-built and wheel-thrown pieces are made of white stoneware or Alabama clay. All participants are asked to bring something non-metal (wood, plastic, shells) to press into clay. Other supplies will be furnished.
Seating is available, but participants may wish to bring folding chairs. Water will be furnished. Upcoming classes include What Do I Do with All This Rosemary?, taught by Janell Diggs, Saturday, October 12 at 10:00 AM; and Making Holiday Arrangements with Ferns, taught by Maggie Stringer, Saturday, November 9 at 10:00 AM.
Margaret Barber