Ceramics

WELCOME CLAY STUDENTS!
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If you have completed at least one full 8 week class session with us, join us for Open Studio on Wednesdays from 6-9 PM [beginning January 15th 2025], Fridays from 2-5 PM [resuming January 10th, 2025], and the first and third Sunday of each month from 9 AM - 12 PM [resuming January 19th, 2025]!

Prairie Earth and Fire Ceramics Studio Info

Beginning Students

Wheel 1

Mondays, March 24- May 12 [8 Weeks] : 6 - 9 PM [Maggie Packman] or
Tuesdays, March 25 - May 13 [8 Weeks] : 1 - 4 PM [Mary Rhein]
Let's get muddy! Through group and individual instruction, students will learn the basics of throwing on a potters wheel including how to throw cylinders and bowls, finishing techniques, constructing handles and other attachments, and various types of surface decoration. Pots will be thrown the first 6 weeks of class, leaving the last 2 weeks for finishing and glazing. Ages 16+
SUPPLIES: 8 Piece Pottery Tool Kit, Also needed are a 1 gallon container to hold supplies/and be a water bucket, an old hand towel, and a full-front apron.
$230 Non-Members. $200 Members.

SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount!

Intro to Handbuilding

Thursdays, March 27 - May 15 [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.
$230 Non-Members. $200 Members.

SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount!

Throw and Sculpt

Wednesdays, March 26 - May 14 (8 Weeks): 12 - 3 PM [Anne Logue]
Students will be introduced to the wheel and beginning sculpting and how to combine sculpture to wheel thrown pieces. Hand building will also be taught. 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 hand towel, and a full-front apron.
$230 Non-Members. $200 Members.

SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount!

Beginner-mediate Wheel Throwing

Saturdays, April 5 - May 17 (6 Weeks - No class May 3rd): 1 - 4 PM [Elizabeth Thai]
This class is for any wheel-thrower who has taken at least 1 full 8 week session of Wheel 1. Hone your skills and build on the fundamentals of this ancient art form!
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 hand towel, and a full-front apron.
$180 Non-Members. $150 Members.

SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount!

Waitlist: Sat, Apr 5- May 17, 1-4 PM

Intermediate Students

Coils, Slabs, and Tiles!

Mondays, March 24 - May 12 [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. Ages 18+
SUPPLIES: 8 Piece Pottery Tool Kit. Also needed are a 1 gallon container to hold supplies/and be a water bucket, an old hand towel, and a full-front apron.
$230 Non-Members. $200 Members.

SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount!

Ceramics Independent Study

Fridays, March 28 - May 16 [8 Weeks]: 6 - 9 PM [Colleen Halford]
Wheel and hand builders take skills acquired from the beginning adult classes and expand their skill sets with instructor input as desired. This is a self driven learning environment.
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 hand towel, and a full-front apron.
$230 Non-Members. $200 Members.

SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount!

Intermediate/ Advanced Ceramics

Tuesdays, March 25 - May 13 [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 hand towel, and a full-front apron.
$230 Non-Members. $200 Members.
SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount!

Intermediate to Advanced Wheel Throwing

Thursdays, March 27 - May 15 [8 Weeks]: 1 - 4 PM [Scott Day]
This course will focus on throwing larger pieces, bowls, lidded jars, tea pots, and other forms. Glazing techniques using the spray booth and dipping methods will be explored. Oxidation and Reduction firing will be utilized.
SUPPLIES: Bring your own bucket with 8 Piece Pottery Tool Kit, sponges, and a hand towel. Masks are also required for spraying glazes.
$230 Non-Members. $200 Members.

SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount!