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Classes - Session 3: 2013
Adult Clay Classes
Living Social Vouchers must be phoned in to register for any workshop.
Altering Wheel-Thrown Pottery(Age 14+)
You know the proper techniques for throwing a bowl, a cup, and other forms on the wheel; now let’s find a way to alter those forms! Darting, fluting, pinching, and paddling are just some of the techniques we will be using in this class. This class is for individuals who have taken at least 1 Beginning Wheel Class.
Date: Mondays, May 6 to June 24
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Member Fee: $105
Non-Member Fee: $115
Maximum participants: 12
Instructor: Amanda Knutson
Work on new methods of applying glaze to your work to get the most out of the surface. Learn how to apply in multiple ways, how to apply single and multiple glazes, and how to compose the work you make. Please have 4-8 pieces of bisque ware ready for the beginning of this class. This class is for individuals who have taken 1 or more ceramic classes.
Date: Mondays, May 6 to June 24
Member Fee: $105
Non-Member Fee: $115
Time: 6:00 to 8:00pm
Maximum participants: 12
Instructor: Jenn Cole
This class is an introduction to working with clay on the potter’s wheel. You will learn the basic techniques of working with clay and explore various forms, such as bowls, mugs, and vases. This class is for individuals with little to no experience.
Date: Tuesdays, May 7 to June 25
Member Fee: $105
Non-Member Fee: $115
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Maximum participants: 12
Instructor: Josh Gerber
Date: Wednesdays, May 8 to June 26
Member Fee: $105
Non-Member Fee: $115
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Maximum participants: 12
Instructor: John Thomas Richard
Explore a range of glazes on your works while firing the very hot and fun raku kiln. This 700 year old Japanese technique has kept ceramists excited for centuries and will be sure to provide you with tons of fun as well. This class is for individuals with little to no experience, but still offers new information for those with experience.
Date: Thursdays, May 9 to June 27
Member Fee: $105
Non-Member Fee: $115
Time: 5:00 to 7:00pm
Maximum participants: 12
Instructor: Angie Tornabane
In this class we will use the eight weeks to sculpt a portrait bust. Create a self-portrait, a portrait of a friend, or make up a face from your imagination. Students who took the previous Facial Features course may want to bring in the pieces they made to use for reference.
Some experience with clay required.
Date: Thursdays, May 9 to June 27
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Member Fee: $105
Non-Member Fee: $115
Maximum participants: 12
Instructor: Anne Wendland
Take an in depth journey, learning a variety of techniques to make hand built or wheel thrown cups, bowls, plates and serving dishes. This class will cover many techniques; in the end you will have a set of your very own – with your own unique style
Previous experience required.
Date: Saturdays, May 11 to June 29
Member Fee: $105
Non-Member Fee: $115
Time: 11:00 to 12:00pm
Maximum participants: 12
Instructor: Tammy Kopecky
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
Intro to Glass Fusing (Age 14+)
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. No glass experience is required.
Date: Thursdays, May 9 to June 27
Member Fee: $105
Non-Member Fee: $115
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Maximum participants: 12
Instructor: Lindy Ethier
This is a class for any level. During the first six weeks we will concentrate on the basics of glass fusing (cutting and firing temperatures) and different techniques of decorating glass while creating small projects. The last two weeks will be for larger projects of your choosing.
No glass experience is required.
Date: Wednesdays, May 8 to June 26
Member Fee: $105
Non-Member Fee: $115
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Maximum participants: 12
Instructor: Teresa Childers
Advanced/Intermediate Glass Fusing (Age 14+)
This class is for self-motivated students who have several projects in mind. Infuse new life into your slumped forms through new techniques, such as frit casting and liquid stringers. Explore new slumping techniques that will make your projects truly your own.
Fusing and slumping experience is required.
Date: Tuesdays, May 7 to June 25
Member Fee: $115
Non-Member Fee: $125
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Maximum participants: 12
Instructor: Teresa Childers
Glass Classes:
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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.
Saturday One-Days (Ages 5+)
*Living Social Vouchers must be phoned in to register for any workshop.
*Work from classes and workshops will be finished and ready to be picked up 2 weeks after the finish of the class.
Mom and Me Make Stuff
Make fun stuff with your Mom and celebrate Mother's Day with art!
**kids ages 8 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult**
Date: Saturday, May 11th
Time: 2:00-3:30pm
Member Fee: $12
Non-Member Fee: $15
Maximum participants: 15
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.
