Adults

Handbuilding & Sculpture (int.adv.)

Marlene Krumm-Sanders    $530 /senior $510 (plus $50 clay/firing fee per brick)

A creative 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.  Projects explore working in a series, glaze experimentation and surface design techniques.

THIS CLASS IS FULL! No new registrations will be accepted at this time.

F94 12 sessions starting Wed. Sep 16                1:00-4:00pm

Drawing in Color (advanced beginner-advanced)

Paula Madawick       $380 /senior $360, plus $10 materials fee

Moving Toward Abstraction (all levels)

Margery Theroux                 $380/senior $360  (plus $14 model fee)                    

This class is for all levels (drawing and painting experience a plus) and all media. Learn how to add a dynamic quality to your paintings with the understanding of abstraction. Compose your work by breaking images down to the most abstract elements. Understand plasticity, push and pull, and how color can work for you. Students will learn to use color and compose using a still life. We will also view and discuss many of the artists in history who have left glorious examples for us to study and enjoy. Materials: all materials welcome. 

Registration for this class begins  Fri. August 7 at 10:00am.

F221 12 sessions starting Tues. Sept. 15    1:00-4:00pm

Creative Clay (all levels)

Marlene Krumm-Sanders    $530 /senior $510 (plus $50 clay/firing fee per brick)

This class focuses on developing individual styles by offering a diverse range of handbuilding and sculpture techniques. Students will expand on basic skills by learning how to use unusual forms and altering methods in both non-functional and functional work. All levels will develop at their own pace in a supportive environment.

THIS CLASS IS FULL! No new registrations will be accepted at this time.

F09  12 sessions starting Tues. Sep. 15             6:30-9:30pm

Wheel Throwing (beg./int.)

Kate Poland Hetman         $530/ senior $510 (plus $50 clay/firing fee (per brick)

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.

Registration for this class begins Wed. August 5 at 10:00am in person or by phone only. Priority will be given to in-person registration. RoCA will begin taking number for in-person registration at 9:00am with phone registration beginning at 10:00am.

F04 12 sessions starting Mon. Sept. 14                 6:30-9:30pm

NEW! Introduction to Metal Clay (16 and up)

Kelly Green Grady     $125, plus $55 material fee (payable in cash to the instructor the day of the workshop)

Registration for this class begins Friday, August 7 at 10:00am.

Metal Clay is an exciting medium that begins as a suspension of tiny particles of silver in an organic clay binder. This course enables students with little or no jewelry making experience to begin producing fine silver jewelry on their own. Learn the skills necessary to form, fire and finish PMC, producing earrings or a pendant.

F99 1 session Sunday, TBA  10:00am-4:00pm (with a one hour break)

Ceramics Studio: Handbuilding & Wheel Throwing (all levels)
Wendy Morris          $530 /senior $510 (plus $50 clay/firing fee per brick)

THIS CLASS IS FULL! No new registrations will be accepted at this time.

This course will cover basic handbuilding and wheel throwing skills.  Let’s discover what method is most suited to create the work that best pleases your aesthetic sensibility.  Both wheel throwing and handbuilding demonstrations will be given. There will be one-on-one attention for those of you pursuing a more advanced agenda.  This will be an engaging experience for beginning and beyond artists looking to work in ceramics.   

F50     12  sessions  starting Mon. Sep. 14                 9:30am – 12:30pm

Handbuilding & Sculpture (int. / adv.)

Marlene Krumm-Sanders    $530 /senior $510 (plus $50 clay/firing fee per brick)

A creative 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.  Projects explore working in a series, glaze experimentation and surface design techniques.

THIS CLASS IS FULL! No new registrations will be accepted at this time.

F02 12 sessions starting Thurs. Sep. 17                        9:30am-12:30pm

NEW! Ceramics for Families (ages 5 & up)                                                                               

Wendy Morris        $260 per person     

Enjoy exploring handbuilding and sculpting with clay along with your child, grandchild, niece, nephew….  First-timers are welcome!  Ages 5 and up. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult family member.

F15 8 sessions starting Thu. Sep. 17 4:30-6:00pm

Pathways Into Abstraction

John Rosis    $190/seniors $180

This class incorporates drawing, painting, gel plate printmaking and collage to engage participants of all levels in a practical and hands-on approach to abstraction. Sessions include demonstrations of techniques, basic theories of abstraction, group discussions, examples of artists’ work and individual instruction. Participants can work on paper, canvas, wood panels and other surfaces. This class is best suited to using water-based paints, such as acrylic paint and drawing media such as markers and oil and wax crayons. The materials list will be sent upon registration and reviewed in the first class for those needing guidance.

You can see examples of John’s artwork on his website at http://www.johnrosis-studio.com

Registration for this class begins Fri. August 7 at 10:00am.

F05 6 sessions starting Wed. Sep. 16 7:00-9:30pm