Are you interested in learning the fascinating art of hand built, Raku fired pottery?

In addition to teaching daily classes at Hoover High School, Nelson also conducts, in conjunction with Hank Simpson (another local artist), an evening program for adults through the Hoover Community School program. These "Mini-courses" include one 2 1/2 hour evening session per week for 5 weeks and are available between September and May each year. Class sizes are limited to allow individual instruction and attention.

General information about these classes is shown below:

· Type Instruction .......Hand built & wheel thrown pottery

· Location.....................Hoover High School, Hoover Alabama

· Day & Hours..............Thursday evenings - 6:00 - 8:30pm

· Fees............................$95 per 5 week session materials

For additional information please contact Nelson at 205-602-2236 or send him an e-mail here

Note: Picture at left is Nelson removing a piece of work from the Raku kiln after firing.

Nelson's wife Ann adding materials to the reduction chambers where pieces are placed after coming out of the kiln.

Nelson with son Benjamin spraying the pieces with water after they are removed from the reduction chamber.

Two pieces of art cooling after water spray and before final scrubbing to remove carbon from the finish.

Nelson scrubbing a piece after the firing is complete

A finished piece of Raku pottery ---- after final scrubbing and rinsing. This piece could be left as is or the head/shoulders area could be enhanced with acrylic paints