Ceramics

Wheel Throwing for Beginners
Jim Shaughnessy    $530 / senior $510  (plus $50 clay/firing fee (per brick))

Through demonstrations and one-on-one instruction, students learn to throw on the wheel to create beautiful pots for the table, kitchen and garden. Students will be introduced to a range of decorating techniques using slips, wax resist, glazes and on-glaze painting. The class will encourage students to experiment and look at both historical and contemporary pottery for inspiration.

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

F03 12 sessions starting Thurs. Sep. 18              6:30pm-9:30pm

Ceramics Studio: Handbuilding & Wheel Throwing (all levels)

Wendy Morris           $530 /senior $510 (plus $50 clay/firing fee per brick)

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.

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

F50     12  sessions  starting Mon. Sep. 15                9:30am – 12:30pm

Wheel Throwing Workshop for Families (ages 9 to adult)

Let's Throw a Pot (ages 9-13)
Colleen Vanderhoef     $245

A workshop focusing on the basics of wheel throwing. Various aspects of clay properties, glazing and design are explored. For beginning and intermediate students. Some handbuilding techniques are also introduced. Materials and firing fees included.

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

F74    8 sessions starting Mon. Sep. 15      4:30–6:00pm

Advanced Claywork

Wendy Morris           $530 / senior $510 (plus $50 clay/firing fee (per brick))

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 are emphasized. Please bring a notebook to the first class.

Registration for the class begins Tuesday, July 22 at 10am

F07 12 sessions starting Tues. Sep. 16 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.

F94 12 sessions starting  Wed. Sep 17               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. 16             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.

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

F04 12 sessions starting Mon. Sept. 15                 6:30-9:30pm

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 18                        9:30am-12:30pm