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CLASSES > CERAMICS
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Ceramics
WELCOME CLAY STUDENTS!
Click the button below to access our new Ceramics Studio Blog for information prior to your class starting, official studio policies, and images of student ware recently unloaded from the kilns.
Click the button below to access our new Ceramics Studio Blog for information prior to your class starting, official studio policies, and images of student ware recently unloaded from the kilns.
Beginning Students
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Beginner to Intermediate Wheel Throwing
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Learn the basics of wheel throwing in this beginner course. Students will learn how to center clay on the wheel, throw and trim bowls, and throw cups and make cup handles. This is a slow paced class for anyone who is just getting started with the wheel or wants a refresher course on the basics. Classes will be flexible and students are encouraged to bring their own project ideas that they would like to try! SUPPLIES: 8 Piece Pottery Tool Kit. Also needed are a 1 gallon container to hold supplies/and be a water bucket, an old towel, and a full-front apron. $185 Non-Members. $155 Members. SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
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Intro to Ceramics
Thursdays, Jan 13 - Mar 3 [8 WEEKS] : 6 - 9 PM [Kathy Adams]
Basic introduction of functional, non-functional pottery and ceramic sculptures. Class will also explore basic glazing techniques as well as alternative decorative techniques. SUPPLIES: 8 Piece Pottery Tool Kit, Also needed are a 1 gallon container to hold supplies/and be a water bucket, an old towel, and a full-front apron. $185 Non-Members. $155 Members. SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
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Throw + Sculpt
Wednesdays, Jan 12 - Mar 2 [8 WEEKS] : 1-4 PM [Anne Logue]
Learn the basics of wheel throwing in this beginner course as well as how to alter forms with additive sculpture. This is a great creative class to break out of the bowl shape and build from a basic form. You will learn the basics across a range of techniques with this medium. SUPPLIES: 8 Piece Pottery Tool Kit can be purchased from our shop online, $10. The kits will be waiting for you on your first day of class. Also needed are a 1 gallon container to hold supplies/and be a water bucket, an old towel, and a full-front apron. $185 Non-Members. $155 Members. SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
Intermediate Students
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Slabs, Coils and Tiles
Mondays, Jan 10 - Feb 28 [8 WEEKS] : 1 - 4 PM [Kathy Adams]
Students will learn to use slab techniques to roll out standard and inventive tile shapes, utilize techniques in image transfer, intuitive design, building up textures to create a raised surface, glazing and color that strengthens the image for forms that can serve as functional as well as pure artistic imagery. Hand building instruction is also included in which texture and three dimensional sculptural techniques will be given. SUPPLIES: 8 Piece Pottery Tool Kit. Also needed are a 1 gallon container to hold supplies/and be a water bucket, an old towel, and a full-front apron. $185 Non-Members. $155 Members. SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
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Intermediate to Advanced Ceramics
Tuesdays, Jan 11 - Mar 1 [8 WEEKS]: 6 - 9 PM [Kathy Adams]
Wheel and Handbuilders take skills acquired from the beginners adult class and expand their skill sets with instructor and peer input. Please be ready to share your knowledge with the class! This is a self driven learning environment. If structure is desired, one-on-one teaching with the instructor is available. Age: 18+ SUPPLIES: 8 Piece Pottery Tool Kit, Also needed are a 1 gallon container to hold supplies/and be a water bucket, an old towel, and a full-front apron. $185 Non-Members. $155 Members. SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
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Intermediate to Advanced Wheel Throwing
Thursdays, Jan 13 - Mar 3 [8 WEEKS]: 1 - 4 PM [Scott Day]
Students will work to hone skills in throwing larger cylinders for a variety of types of pots, lids, and handles. Experimentation in a variety of surface treatments will also be explored. Emphasis will be placed on experimenting with a variety of glaze combinations. Age: 18+ SUPPLIES: 8 Piece Pottery Tool Kit, Also needed are a 1 gallon container to hold supplies/and be a water bucket, an old towel, and a full-front apron. $185 Non-Members. $155 Members. SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
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Lines and Tension and Body, Oh My!
Fridays, Jan 14 - Mar 4 [8 WEEKS]: 6 - 9 PM [Danny Brikshavana]
Learn how to fine tune your technique on the wheel in this 8-week intermediate course. Winter session will focus on textures and glazes on functional ware (e.g., plates, bowls, mugs). Classes will be more prescriptive and require students to already have the skill set to produce consistent wheel thrown cylinders. $185 Non-Members. $155 Members. SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |