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CLASSES > CERAMICS

Ceramics

While working in the Ceramics Lab, we ask that you wear closed toed shoes, label all of your tools and clay, and abide by the policies of the studio which include:
  1. Cleaning your table work space, wheel and floor area 15 min. prior to end of every class. 
  2. Do not empty clay buckets in the sink. 
  3. Do not enter the kiln room or operate equipment that you are not trained to operate. 
  4. Do not bring food labeled containers for storage. 
  5. ​At the end of every session, please take all pieces home with you. Pieces left behind after the session has ended will be removed from the studio.
  6. We are only able to keep a set number of glazes in the studio. This includes 10 stroke and coat colors (pink to black), 10 mid range fire colors and a selection studio-made dip glazes. If you would additional colors that you want, you will need to purchase those colors on your own for personal work.

Beginning Students

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Beginner to Intermediate Wheel Work

Thursdays April 12 - May 31: 6 - 9 PM [Kathy Adams]
Basic introduction to the pottery wheel. Students will learn how to center, open and pull clay into cups, bowls and vases. Class will also explore basic glazing techniques as well as alternative decorative techniques. Classes will be held at our temporary rental space at Benedictine University. More details will be given in your confirmation email.
$160 Non-Members. $130 Members

​SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount!

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Beginnermediate Ceramics

Wednesdays April 11 - May 30: 6 - 9PM [Ginger Lukas] This is a wheel-throwing class geared toward beginners/ intermeidate students. Instruction focuses almost entirely on working with greenware. The aim is to build confidence and skill with simple 6-inch tall cylinders before moving on to more complex forms. Classes will be held at our temporary rental space at Benedictine University. More details will be given in your confirmation email.
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.
$160 Non-Members. $130 Members

​SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount!

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Intro to Handbuilding

Fridays April 13 -  June 1: 11AM  -  2PM [Kathy Adams]
This daytime class is only for handbuilders. Kathy will show you new techniques and unique styles in handbuilt ceramics. The possibilities are endless. Bring your creativity to create any size and shape, functional or sculptural artwork.
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.
$160 Non-Members. $130 Members

​SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount!


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3D Clay Flower Workshop

Saturdays April 28 - May 5 [2 WEEKS]: 1 - 4PM [Ginger Lukas]
Learn how to make ceramic flowers of various kinds in this 2 week workshop. This is a perfect spring- time activity! Make delicate creations of your favorite floral specimens.
$40 Non-Members. $30 Members

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Intermediate & Advanced Students

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Intermediate to Advanced Ceramics

Tuesdays April 10 - May 29: 6 - 9 PM [Kathy Adams] Wheel and Handbuilders take skills acquired from the beginners adult class and expand their skill sets with the 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+ Classes will be held at our temporary rental space at Benedictine University. More details will be given in your confirmation email.
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.
$160 Non-Members. $130 Members

​SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount!

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Handmade Tiles

Mondays April 9 - May 28: 1 - 4 PM [Anne Logue] Students will create tile projects of their choice, including projects from individual tiles to multiple piece wall hangings. You will be handbuilding dimensional tiles. This has a sculptural aspect to this ceramics class, it is not a mosaic class.
​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. Please bring an old bath towel and a container to hold your tools. Please label all of your tools. 
$160 Non-Members. $130 Members

​SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount!

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Open Studio: Ceramics

$7/hour for Members + Non-Members
While our ceramics lab is under construction, we will be housing our lab in the Benedictine University.
SPRING SESSION TIMES: Monday, April 9 - May 28. 6 - 9PM and Wednesdays, April 11 - May30. 1 - 4PM. 
Raku Open Studio will be available starting in May on Tuesday 6 - 9PM.

You can purchase extra clay in our online shop, $12 for 25lbs.

ARTIST MEMBERSHIPS FOR THE CERAMICS LAB WILL NOT BE ISSUED UNTIL THE COMPLETION AND RE-OPENING OF THE SAA CERAMICS LAB.
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