Introductory class will concentrate on the techniques of pinching, coil, and slab building during the class and encourage the development of pottery and practical objects as well as encourage small sculpture. A kiln is on the premises and we fire as needed. Extra attention is paid to new students and beginners. Returnees welcome.Materials: Tools and glazes are provided, but you will need your own block of clay which you can buy at Art Lab for $26.54 on your first day of class.This class meets once a week for 10 weeks. A $20 registration fee will be applied to the total.
- Ceramic Handbuilding and Small Sculpture Henry Glener482.2 | Thu, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Room E Begins April 23 | $380 | 10 Weeks
- Ceramic Handbuilding for Teens (13-18) Henry "Hank" Glener682.1 | Thu, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Room E Begins April 23 | $276 | 8 WeeksStudents will learn different varieties of clay work such as coil, slab, pinch pots, joined clay and pressed molds, which will be glazed with different glazing methods and fired in the onsite kiln. Students will have the opportunity to explore their own creativity.All materials, including clay, are included.This class meets once a week for 8 weeks.A $20 registration fee will be applied to the total.
- Ceramic Handbuilding for Young Artists (Ages 9-12) Henry "Hank" Glener782.1 | Wed, 4:00 - 6:00 PM | Room E Begins April 22 | $347 | 10 WeeksStudents will learn different varieties of clay work such as coil, slab, pinch pots, joined clay and pressed molds, which will be glazed with different glazing methods and fired in the onsite kiln. Students will have the opportunity to explore their own creativity.All materials, including clay, are included.This class meets once a week for 10 weeks.A $20 registration fee will be applied to the total.
- Ceramic Techniques Ryan MinkoffCeramic Techniques will focus on teaching the basics of sculpting with handbuilding techniques such as slabs, coils, pinch pots, and molding. Students will also learn how to use a combination of those various techniques and how to attach pieces by scoring and slipping the pieces. This class will cover everything you need to know about sculpting, wedging clay, working with tools, glaze vs. underglaze, and how to finish your piece. Each student is encouraged to come into class with their own ideas of things they would like to sculpt or they can try out some of the suggested projects that Ryan will provide for you.Great for both those who are looking for an introduction to handbuilding and those who are more experienced, looking to improve their skills, or to have dedicated studio time to work on ceramic projects.A $20 registration fee will be applied to the total.Materials: Tools and glazes are provided, but you will need your own block of clay which you can buy at Art Lab for $26.54 on your first day of class.Students that are interested in acquiring their own glazes should find low-fire glazes that fire at cone 05 or 06, not cone 5 or 6, those are mid-fire glazes which will not work for low-fire clay.
