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Weekly Classes -- Winter/Spring 2008
Beginning Wheel Throwing/Low Fire Decoration
Doris Conner
Monday, 4pm to 6:30pm
Session W1, W2, SP • Levels 1-3
Course code 331
An introductory class teaching the basics of wheel throwing. Students with basic skills will have opportunities to focus on low fire decoration techniques. Work at your own pace and receive individual instruction.
Materials Fee: $18
Tuition $115 members, $145 nonmembers
Introduction to Ceramics (PEL)
Jonathan Barnes
Monday, 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Session W1, W2 • Levels 1 - 5
Course code 326
This course offers a comprehensive study of clay and its many uses and possibilities. Learn physical and aesthetic techniques in how to build, decorate, glaze, and fire your work. Learn the origins of clays and develop your own techniques through problem-solving and critique.
Materials Fee: $18
Tuition $115 members, $145 nonmembers
Monday Evening Beginning Wheel-Throwing
Doris Conner
Monday, 7pm to 9:30pm
Session W1, W2, SP • Levels 1-3
Course code 301
An introductory class teaching the basics of wheel throwing, hand-building, and various decorative techniques. Work at your own pace and receive individual instruction.
Materials Fee: $18
Tuition $115 members, $145 nonmembers
Tuesday Evening Beginning Wheel Throwing
Doris Conner
Tuesday, 7pm to 9:30pm
Session W1, W2, SP • Levels 1-5
Course code 342
An introductory class teaching the basics of wheel throwing, hand-building, and various decorative techniques. Work at your own pace and receive individual instruction.
Materials Fee: $18
Tuition $115 members, $145 nonmembers
Advanced / Intermediate Throwing
Russ Gustafson-Hilton
Tuesday, 3:30pm to 6:30pm OR Thursday, 7pm to 9:30pm
Session W1, W2, SP • Levels 3-4
Course code 351
This class is designed for students wishing to take their throwing skills to the next level. Students will learn techniques such as inverted and dry throwing, stacked centering, using chucks and altering forms. Lectures will cover subjects such as theory, form vs. function and historical influences on contemporary ceramics.
Materials Fee: $18
Tuition $115 members, $145 nonmembers
The FUNdamentals of Clay
Valerie Scott Knaust
Wednesday, 6pm to 8:30pm
Session W1, W2, SP • Levels 1-4
Course code 338
Handbuilding class designed for adults who want to have fun in clay after a long day at work. Students will learn a variety of techniques to excite and encourage their exploration in clay. This ongoing class offers a series of new projects to be completed at the end of each six week session.
Materials Fee: $18
Tuition $115 members, $145 nonmembers
Throwing Taller on the Wheel
Don Williams
Wednesday, 7pm to 9:30pm
Session W1, W2, SP • Levels 1-5
Course code 346
Want to learn how to perfect your pottery and prepare your pieces for firing? Work one-on-one with artist Don Williams and learn the skills of working with a variety of clay. This course focuses on refining your throwing techniques to achieve taller forms with less effort. Students will also learn artistic decorating techniques through a variety of demonstrations in wax resist, sprigging, sculpting, roulette wheels and glaze over glaze application.
Materials Fee: $18
Tuition $115 members, $145 nonmembers
Inspiration and Interpretation
Valerie Scott Knaust
Thurssday, 10am to 12:30pm
Session W1, W2, SP • Levels 1-5
Course code 307
This course is for beginners and professional artists. Students work in clay will reflect a diversity of influences including local exhibitions and topical subjects.
Materials Fee: $18
Tuition $115 members, $145 nonmembers
Clay Designing: Sculpt and Build
Paula Allen
Thursday, 7pm to 9:30pm
Session W1, W2, SP • Levels 1-5
Course code 363
Students will learn a variety of techniques, glaze applications and surface treatments through hand building. Projects and demonstrations will be presented in each class showing the range and possibilities of the process to make both functional and non-functional work. Explore slab construction; coil building and figurative sculpture; decorative drawing on clay surfaces, extruder demonstrations, tile designing, tableware and more!
Materials Fee: $18
Tuition $115 members, $145 nonmembers
SaturClay
Angela Loperena
Saturday, 9:30am to noon
Session W1, W2, SP • Levels 1-3
Course code 364
Learn the basics of wheel throwing and handbuilding. Explore the technique of "slinging mud" to create functional forms. Intermediate students will learn enhanced surface decoration, altering forms, cone 10 glaze and gas firing techniques.
Materials Fee: $18
Tuition $115 members, $145 nonmembers
Workshops
Tools & Texture Workshop
Tyler Jones
Saturday, January 19 OR Saturday, May 17
1pm - 4pm • Levels 1-5
Course code 365
From the simple to the more advanced, make you own clay tools using everyday household items. Explore texture with slip, stamps, sprigging, combing, and so much more. A fun three-hour workshop to add more dimension to your art.
Tuition $25 members, $55 nonmembers
Related Info
Registration Information
Session Dates
Spring Session
April 9 - May 20
Summer Session I
June 9 - July 20
Summer Session II
July 28 - September 7
Forms
Registration Form (.pdf)
Registration Form (.html)
Guide to Skill Levels
Level 1: Beginners
Student has no skill in the medium
Level 2
Student has some minimal experience in the medium
Level 3: Intermediate
Student has knowledge of basic skills in the medium
Level 4: Advanced
Student has knowledge of and has had previous instruction in the medium
Level 5: Professional Level
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Notes:
All clay students are asked to bring a towel or roll of paper towels to class. First time clay students may want to purchase a clay starter tool kit. Students can purchase a tool kit on the first night of class at the Arts Center for $15.
