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CLASSES > CERAMICS
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Ceramics
While working in the Prairie Earth and Fire Ceramics Studio, 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:
- Cleaning your table work space, wheel and floor area 15 min. prior to end of every class.
- Do not empty clay buckets in the sink.
- Do not enter the kiln room or operate equipment that you are not trained to operate.
- Do not bring food labeled containers for storage.
- 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.
- 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 12 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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Monday Beginning Wheel Throwing
Mondays January 7 - February 25: 5:30 - 8:30PM [Anna Walkington]
Learn basics of wheel throwing in this beginner wheel throwing class. Students will learn how to center clay on the wheel, throw and trim bowls, and throw cups and make cup handles. This is a slower paced class for anyone who is just getting started with wheel throwing or wants a refresher course on basic wheel throwing techniques. Classes will be flexible and students are welcome to bring their own project ideas that they would like to try! $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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Beginner to Intermediate Handbuilding
Thursdays January 10 - March 14 [10 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 can be purchased from our shop online, $10. The kits will be waiting for you on your first day of class. $200 Non-Members. $170 Members The price is higher due to this class being 10 weeks long. SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
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Beginnermediate Ceramics
Wednesdays January 9 - March 13 [10 WEEKS]: 1- 4 PM OR 6 - 9 PM [Kyle Anderson] This is a great class for beginners! The goal of this course is to educate new students on basic techniques that will enable them to create both functional and non-functional vessels on the wheel. The focus is primarily on the individual needs of students, to instruct them on how to use their own hand shape to maximize success in the studio. We will create and finish a full dining set by the end of the course. The curriculum includes wheel throwing, hand building attachments, glaze techniques and chemistry, and 3D composition.
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. $200 Non-Members. $170 Members The price is higher due to this class being 10 weeks long. SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
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Intro to the Wheel
Fridays January 11 - March 1 [8 WEEKS]: 6 - 9 PM [Allan Matterson]
This class is designed for people with little to no experience using a potter’s wheel. We will focus on learning the basics of wheel throwing as a tool for vessel making. Students will learn how to make different types of pottery like cups, mugs, bowls, and more. We will also cover the basics of decoration, glazing, and kiln firing. The structure of this class is open and accommodating to each student. Please feel free to come with some ideas! $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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Clay Sculpture
Fridays January 11 - March 1 [8 WEEKS]: 2- 5PM [Allan Masterson]
This class is designed for people of all experience levels. Students will learn how to use clay as a sculptural medium and different finishing techniques using mixed media. We will focus on using hand techniques like slab-building, coil-building, and pinch-building to create 3D sculptures, and how to use an array of hot/cold finishing techniques. The class will explore both figurative and abstract art, and is structured very openly. Students are encouraged to come with ideas! Image of: Allan's work. $160 Non-Members. $130 Members SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
Intermediate & Advanced Students
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Intermediate to Advanced CeramicsTuesdays January 8 - March 12 [10 WEEKS]: 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+
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. $200 Non-Members. $170 Members The price is higher due to this class being 10 weeks long. SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
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Tile and Handbuilding
Mondays January 7 - February 25: 1 - 4 PM [Anne Logue]
Students learn to use 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 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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Advanced Wheel Throwing
Thursdays January 10 - February 28 [8 WEEKS]: 2- 5PM [Allan Masterson]
This class is designed for people who already have some experience throwing on a potter’s wheel. We will focus more on creating different ceramic forms, and less on basic throwing techniques. Expanding on mugs and bowls, students will learn how to make other forms like vases, teapots, and casserole dishes. We will also cover a wider array of clay/glaze decoration techniques and firing methods. This is not an expert class. It is meant to build on a set of skills that students already have, whatever that may be. Image of Allan's work. $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$10/hour for Members + Non-Members
Saturday 10AM - 3PM You can purchase clay in our online shop, $12 for 25lbs. |
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Open Studio: Raku Firing$10/hour for Members + Non-Members
We will be firing behind the duplex at 717 North 5th St, right beside the courtyard with the Buffalo sculpture. These sessions are for firing only. Bring glazed bisque-ware ready to load in the kilns. If you are sensitive to fumes or smoke, consider bringing a face-mask or respirator. Wear closed-toed shoes and clothing made out of non-flammable materials, please! Contact Megan Craddock at 544-2787 with any questions. |