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Classes - Session 1: 2012
Adult Clay Classes
This class is an introduction to working with clay on the potter's wheel. You will learn the basic techniques of working on a wheel and explore various forms, such as bowls, mugs, and vases. You will also be introduced to some decorating techniques with slips, oxides, and glazes in the high-fire gas kiln. Wear old clothes and bring a one-gallon bucket, a towel, and a basic pottery tool kit*. Tuition includes one bag of clay, glaze materials, open studio time, and some firing costs. This class is for individuals with little to no experience.
Date: Mondays, Feb 6-Mar 26
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Member Fee: $95
Non-Member Fee: $105
Maximum participants: 12
Instructor: Staff
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Date: Wednesdays, Jan 11-FEb 29
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
Member Fee: $95
Non-Member Fee: $105
Maximum participants: 12
Instructor: Staff
Intermediate Wheel (Age 16+)
Go more in-depth into making work on the potter's wheel. Learn to throw larger and more complex forms and develop your skills. This class is meant for individuals with previous wheel experience.
Date: Wednesdays, Feb 8-Mar 28
Time: 5:00-7:00 pm
Member Fee: $95
Non-Member Fee: $105
Maximum participants: 12
Instructor: Staff
Italian Majolica (age 16+)
Have lots of fun learning about a great European pottery tradition, majolica! Explore the rich process of this colorful and expressive glazing and decorating technique that has been around for centuries. Majolica is a process that begins with a white glaze over smooth, red terra cotta clay and is then decorated with intense pigments, similar to watercolor. This class is designed for both the beginner and experienced student.
Date: Thursdays, Feb 9-Mar 29
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Member Fee: $95
Non-Member Fee: $105
Maximum participants: 12
Instructor: Jeffrey Rinderknecht
Projects in Clay (Age 16+)
Explore a variety of thrown and hand building techniques to create a series of unique and specific projects. We will concentrate on making functional objects that can be used every day. Regular demonstrations will be given and you will be encouraged to develop your own style within each project. Through the completion of this series of projects, you will learn a new range of construction and decoration techniques which you will be able to take on to any other work you choose to make later. Bring a small bucket and basic pottery tool kit*. Tuition includes one bag of clay, glaze materials, open studio time, and some firing costs. This class is designed for both the beginner and experienced student.
Date: Wednesdays, Jan 11-Feb 29
Time: 1:00-3:00pm
Member Fee: $95
Non-Member Fee: $105
Maximum participants: 12
Instructor: Ben Jensen
Hand-Building: Slabs and Coils (Age 16+)
A great course on hand-building - utilize a variety of molds and other support structures in conjunction with slabs and coils. This is a class great for beginners but still offers new information for those with experience.
Date: Tuesdays, Jan10-Feb 28
Member Fee: $95
Non-Member Fee: $105
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Maximum participants: 12
Instructor: Staff
Topics: Crystalline Glazing (Age 16+)
This is a 8-week class so you may learn about crystalline glazing techniques and what makes these special glazes tick. You will work with porcelain and fire in the electric kiln. This type of glazing will be done only within the context of special classes offered such as this one. This class is designed for individuals with some experience.
Date: Thursdays, Jan 12-Mar 1
Member Fee: $105
Non-Member Fee: $115
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Maximum participants: 12
Instructor: Alex Mykris
Clay Classes:
Bring a small bucket, towel, and pottery tool kit* to class.
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Tuition includes one bag of clay, glaze materials, open studio time, and some firing costs.
NOTES:
* Pottery tool kits as well as additional clay and glass supplies may be purchased at the Ceramics Center.
-- Unless otherwise noted, class participants may be charged firing fees for extra work made during the session.
Glass Classes
Beginning Glass Fusing
This is an introductory class in glass fusing. You will learn the fundamentals of glass fusing: cutting glass, laying it out in creative ways, and fusing it together to create unique designs and projects. You will learn how to use a wide variety of glass materials including frit, stringers, confetti, and flat glass. You will have the freedom to make small jewelry pieces, window art, magnets, and holiday ornaments. No glass experience is required.
Date: Thursdays, Jan 12-Mar 1
Member Fee: $95
Non-Member Fee: $105
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Maximum participants: 12
Instructor: Staff
Topics: Imagery on Glass (Age 16+)
Create artworks on glass using photo transfer decals of your original artwork, glass powders, frits and stringers. Learn techniques to create wonderful one-of-a-kind display pieces. No glass experience is necessary, glass cutitng experience is helpful.
Date: Tuesdays, Jan 10-Jan 31
Member Fee: $65
Non-Member Fee: $70
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Maximum participants: 12
Instructor: Teresa Childers
Fusing and Slumping (Age 16+)
Learn about fusing and slumping your glass projects into colorful and usable trays, bowls, and decorative objects. You will work with larger pieces of glass with more space to compose and design with color. Molds will be provided and new techniques will be discussed. Fusing experience is required.
Date: Tuesdays, Feb 7-Mar 27
Member Fee: $105
Non-Member Fee: $115
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Maximum participants: 12
Instructor: Teresa Childers
Glass Classes:
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Bring a tube of super glue to class.
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Tuition includes some glass, use of frits, stringers, and noodles, open studio time as well as some fusing and/or slumping costs.
NOTES:
* Pottery tool kits as well as additional clay and glass supplies may be purchased at the Ceramics Center.
-- Unless otherwise noted, class participants may be charged firing fees for extra work made during the session.
Kids Clay Classes
Glass Fusing for Teens (Age 13+)
Come join the fun as you learn how to work with kiln fired glass. You will learn the fundamentals of glass fusing. Students will learn to cut glass, lay it out in creative patterns , and then fuse it together in a kiln to create your own designs. We will explore color theory and use what we learn to get the most out of our glass creations. You will take home several fused pieces. No glass experience is required .
Date: Thursdays, Jan 12-Mar 1
Member Fee: $95
Non-Member Fee: $105
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Maximum participants: 12
Instructor: Staff
Youth Wheel (age 8+) FULL
Make a variety of projects together using the potter’s wheel. You will learn the basic techniques of working on a wheel and explore various forms, such as bowls, mugs, and vases. No clay experience is required.
Date: Saturdays, Jan 14-Feb 4
Member Fee: $35
Non-Member Fee: $40
Time: 10am-11:30am
Maximum participants: 12
Instructor: Staff
Snowman Toolkit -Create all the parts you need but can’t find to make a truly unique snowman. Create your own eyes, nose, mouth and buttons out of clay. We’ll fire them and you can stick them into the next snowman you make! A great activity for both adults and kids (ages 5 and up).**kids ages 8 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult**
Date: Saturday, January 14
Time: 2:00-3:00pm
Member Fee: $12
Non-Member Fee: $15
Maximum participants: 15
Instructor: Staff
Be My Clay Valentine -Make a special valentine out of clay and show your love with a nice fired-on message to your sweetie! A great activity for both adults and kids (ages 5 and up). **kids ages 8 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult**
Date: Saturday, January 28
Time: 2:00-3:00pm
Member Fee: $12
Non-Member Fee: $15
Maximum participants: 24
Instructor: Staff
Please check the "Workshops" section for more Kids Classes.
Youth Classes:
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All materials (clay and tools) are provided, except for “Glass Fusing for Teens”.
NOTES:
* Pottery tool kits as well as additional clay and glass supplies may be purchased at the Ceramics Center.
-- Unless otherwise noted, class participants may be charged firing fees for extra work made during the session.