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Welcome
to the Ceramic Studio
The Ceramic Studio
is fully equipped with 9 electric wheels, 2 kick wheels, a slab
roller and an extruder. The Center also has outstanding firing facilities,
which include 3 electric kilns, a gas kiln, Raku kiln and our new
wood firing kiln. Clay can be purchased for $30 a brick (must be
purchased at the Center) which includes glazing and firing. Please
bring a towel and tools to class. Some tools are available for purchase
in the Ceramics Studio. Free benchtime is provided for adult students
currently enrolled in a course. Benchtime begins the second week
of class and schedules are posted on our Ceramic Studio door. The
benchtime schedule is subject to change.
All
About Clay (all levels)
This
class focuses on creativity while developing a solid foundation
of ceramic skills. Participants work on individual projects and
styles with an emphasis on handbuilding. Projects will incorporate
techniques such as coil, pinch and slabs and use of the extruder.
Students will also have the opportunity to explore marbleized, colored
and paper clay. An optional group project is offered.
Pamela
Wood
$315 plus $30 clay/firing
fee ::
senior $305 plus $30 clay/firing fee
W22
12
sessions starting Mon. September 27 9:30am-12:30pm
Exploring
Clay
A
structured approach to the art of pottery. Discover new techniques
while learning the basics of handbuilding and tilemaking. Explore
coil, pinch and slab methods and use of the extruder. The emphasis
is on developing individual projects and styles.
Pamela
Wood
$315 plus $30 clay/firing
fee ::
senior $305 plus $30 clay/firing fee
W23
12
sessions starting Thurs. September 23 9:30am-12:30pm
Wheel
Throwing for Beginners
Students
learn to throw on the wheel using earthenware clay. Pots will be
decorated with slips and clear glazes or with colored stains on
a white background in the style of Majolica. Historical examples
of earthenware pots will be discussed to demonstrate the wide range
of possibilities using these simple materials and techniques.
Susanna
Bozhkov
$315
plus $30 clay/firing fee ::
senior $305 plus $30 clay/firing fee
S17
W24 12 sessions starting Thurs. Sep. 23 6:30-9:30pm
Wheel
Throwing (beginning/intermediate)
For
beginners or for those who want to improve their wheel throwing
and/or handbuilding skills. An overview of the entire ceramic process
will be introduced, including glazing and firing techniques.
Don
Bradford
$315
plus $30 clay/firing fee ::
senior $305 plus $30 clay/firing fee
W25
12
sessions starting Mon. Sep. 20 6:30-9:30pm
Wheel
Throwing (all levels)
Students
of all levels receive a thorough foundation in working on the wheel.
As they become more proficient, the focus is on form, decoration
and glazing; developing a personal style is inevitable! Classes
begin with a demonstration followed by individual help as each student
progresses at her or his own pace. Experienced or beginners, all
are welcome.
Taesik
Song
$315
plus $30 clay/firing fee ::
senior $305 plus $30 clay/firing fee
W26
12
sessions starting Wed. Sep. 22 9:30am-12:30pm
Wheel
Throwing (intermediate/advanced)
Demonstrations
on the wheel and in glazing and decorating. Emphasis on developing
an eye for clay aesthetics. Class critiques and discussions with
the instructor help students solve problems of style and technique.
Don
Bradford
$315
plus $30 clay/firing fee ::
senior $305 plus $30 clay/firing fee
W27
12
sessions starting Tues. Sep. 21 6:30-9:30pm
Wheel
Thrown Pottery (intermediate/advanced)
Learn
how to make pots on the wheel that meet the demands of both use
and aesthetics. Students will explore the use of slips, glazes and
on-glaze decoration. This class relies heavily on "team spirit"
to load and fire the gas kiln. Students should plan to devote time
beyond class hours learning to mix glazes, fire kilns and refine
their skills. Please call the Center at (845) 358-0877 to request
consent from the instructor.
Jane
Herold
$315
plus $30 clay/firing fee ::
senior $305 plus $30 clay/firing fee
W28
12 sessions starting Wed. Sep. 22 6:30pm-9:30pm
Advanced
Clay Work
For
serious wheel throwing and handbuilding students who wish to continue
to improve their skills in a structured and supportive atmosphere.
Both group and individual instruction is emphasized. All-inclusive
critiques of both work in progress and finished work will be scheduled
during class time on a periodic basis. Students will formulate glaze
texts as a part of the class. Please bring a notebook to the first
class.
Don
Bradford
$315
plus $30 clay/firing fee ::
senior $305 plus $30 clay/firing fee
W29
12
sessions starting Tues. Sep. 21 9:30am-12:30pm
Raku
Workshops
These
one-day workshops explore the process of Raku, an ancient Japanese
art of firing ceramic ware. Various reduction materials such as
sawdust, paper, hay to produce unique iridescent effects on quickly
heated pottery. Bring 6-7 pieces of bisque-pottery to fire. Call
for teacheršs phone # for further instructions. Dress for outdoor
weather.
Rosemary
Aiello
$90
Z05
1 session Sun. Oct. 3 9:00am-5:00pm
Z06
1 session Sun. Nov. 7 9:00am-5:00pm
Decorative
Arts
Stained Glass - Windows for Beginners/
Lamps for Advanced
This stained glass course
is geared for the serious beginner or advanced student. The techniques
of the craft and the proper tools are stressed. By the completion
of the course beginning students should be able to assemble a stained
glass window using the Tiffany copper foil techniques. Advanced
students will learn to assemble stained glass lamps. Students purchase
their own materials with guidance from the instructor. Specially
priced tool kits range from $125 to $155.
Toni
Sowa
$200 ::
senior $190
W19
12 sessions starting Wed.
Sep. 22 9:00-11:30am
NEW!
Hip Knitting for Beginners
Knitting is hot, hot HOT! This 3-session
course will introduce basic methods of casting on, the knit stitch,
the purl stitch, yarn change and casting off. These beginneršs projects
are a pair of knit stitched wristbands, seed stitched mini bag,
and a hat using circular needles. Bring a friend and get yourself
knitting! A materials list will be sent upon registration.
Wendy
Sloneker
$90 ::
senior $85
W20
3 sessions starting Tues. Sep. 21 6:30-9:30pm
Soap Making Workshop
Soap in a snap! Make holiday gifts
or just deck out your own home with custom soaps...including a milk
and oatmeal spa bar. Also learn ideas for wrapping and packaging
your creations.
Wendy
Sloneker
$90 plus $5 materials fee
Z11 1
session Sun., Oct. 3 10:00am-4:00pm (with a one hour break)
New Jewelry
Programs
Earring Workshop
Curious about basic jewelry construction?
Just looking for an afternoon to play? Join us for an afternoon
of creative fun and make as many as youšd like. Wešll cover a variety
of dangle pierced earrings including basic dangle, multi-strand
drop, and chandalier earrings. Information about clip-on earrings
will be available as well. $10 materials fee for instructor plus
class list.
Wendy
Sloneker
$90 plus $10 materials fee
Z10 1
session Sun., Nov 7 10:00am-4:00pm (with a one hour break)
NEW!
Introduction to Beading
Making your own jewelry is fun!
This 3-session course will get you going on beaded earrings, plus
stringing bracelets, anklets, necklaces and leashes for glasses.
Basic design info, resources and just plain good ideas also abound
in these sessions. A materials list will be sent upon registration.
Wendy
Sloneker
$115 ::
senior $105
W21
3 sessions starting Tues. Oct. 12 6:30-9:30pm
Polymer Jewels
In this class, we will make wonderful
and colorful beads,, earrings, pendants and charms out of Sculpey
III polymer clay, which can be hardened in any toaster oven. The
class will learn how to roll out, sculpt and mold the clay into
artistic pieces for their jewelry collections. We will learn how
to make mille-fleur cranes, marbleized colors and several other
processes with poly clay. This is an art that may be pursued at
home once the class is completed. A materials list will be sent
upon registration.
Sandra
Golbert
$75 ::
senior $70
W5 2
sessions starting Tues. Nov. 9 6:30-9:30pm
Soldered Charms
Try your hand at soldering and produce
a metal and glass charm decoration. Wešll encase a very small collage
or a photograph in glass and use lead-free solder to close it up.
An important technique to use for jewelry making or stained glass
work. Bring photos and/or paper ephemera to encase. Materials fee:
$15.00 to instructor.
Wendy
Sloneker
$50 plus $15 materials fee
Z02 1
session Wed. Sep. 29 6:30-9:30pm
Beaded Cuffs
Beaded Wire Cuff: Create this impressive
cuff with a multitude of seed beads, buttons and charms by attaching
them to a wire armature. Wire can be purchased from instructor and
supply list will be provided for other items.
Wendy
Sloneker
$50
Z03
1 session Wed. Oct. 6 6:30-9:30pm
Glass Bead Workshops
An introduction to the process of
making lampworked glass beads. Students make their own beads with
the traditional methods used by the Venetians for centuries. Students
learn through demonstrations and individualized instruction. Enrollment
limited to 6.
Stephanie
Maddalena
$115 plus $25 materials fee
Z07
1 session Sun. Oct. 3 10:00am-5:00pm
Z08
1 session Sun. Nov. 14 10:00am-5:00pm
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