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Ceramics

WELCOME CLAY STUDENTS!
Click the button below to access our new Ceramics Studio Info  for information prior to your class starting, official studio policies, and images of student ware recently unloaded from the kilns.
Prairie Earth and Fire Ceramics Studio Info

Beginning Students

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Beginner to Intermediate Wheel Throwing 

Mondays, July 11 - Aug 29 (8 weeks): 6-9pm (Anne Logue)
Students will be taught basic techniques on creating a uniform cylinder on the wheel, handle creation and attachment, and glaze application.
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. Age: 16+
$195 Non-Members. $165 Members.

​SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount!
WAITLIST for Mondays, July 11 - Aug 29: 6-9pm

Horse made of ceramics with a green sadle.

Beginning to Intermediate  Handbuilding

Thursdays, July 14 - Sept 1 [8 WEEKS] : 6 - 9 PM [Kathy Adams]
​This is not a wheel throwing class. Basic introduction to functional, non functional and ceramic sculpture. Class will explore glazing techniques as well as alternative surface decorations and design. Intermediate student will receive guided instruction on their personal projects. New students will receive one on one instruction to introduce you to the clay process. Age: 16+
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.
$195 Non-Members. $165 Members.

​SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount!
WAITLIST: Thursdays, July 14 - Sept 1 (8 Weeks): 6-9 PM

Intermediate Students

Two hands on a clay pot on a ceramics wheel.

Intermediate to Advanced Ceramics

Tuesdays, July 12 -August 30  [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.
$195 Non-Members. $165 Members.

​SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount!
Register: Tuesdays, July 12 - August 30 (8 Weeks): 6 - 9 PM

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Bottle It Up!

Wednesdays, July 13 - August31 [8 WEEKS]: 6 - 9 PM [Colleen Halford]
Using skills acquired in the beginner classes, this intermediate class will have an emphasis on learning how to throw and trim bottle shapes. This class is flexible and students are also welcome to bring their own project ideas. 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.

$195 Non-Members. $165 Members.

​SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount!
Wednesdays, July 13 - August 31 [8 WEEKS]: 6 - 9 PM

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