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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 ThrowingWednesdays, September 29 - November 17 [8 WEEKS] : 6 - 9 PM [Scott Day]
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 CeramicsThursdays, September 30 - November 18 [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, Sept 29/Nov 17 [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 TilesMondays, September 27- November 15 [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, Sept 28 - November 16 [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 ThrowingThursdays, Sept 30 - November 18 [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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Kiln WorkshopSaturday, Sept 25 [1 DAY]: 1 - 4 PM [Ginger Lukas]
This is not a clay class, this is a kiln class. There will be discussion about how to pick out a good kiln for your personal needs, as well as discussing how to tell if something on FB Marketplace or at a thrift store is a good buy. Elements, controllers, cones, manual versus computer, venting, and very simple wiring will be covered. Bring your learning cap and your notebook. This is not a hands on kiln workshop, only instructors use. $25 Non-Members. $15 Members. SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |