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.- Ceramic Techniques Ryan Minkoff482.1-M-am | Mon, 10am - 1pm | Room E Begins July 20 | $267 | 6 weeks482.1-W-pm | Wed, 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Room E Begins July 8 | $286 | 8 weeksCeramic 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.
Ceramic: Open Studio Monitor: Lex Wittlin
482.6 | Sat 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Room E Begins: July 11th | $210 for semester OR $30 walk-in per week | 8 weeks Students must have prior Art Lab ceramic experience.Register for the full semester to only pay for the first 9 weeks and get the last week free.Students will need their own clay, which can be purchased from the Art Lab office for $26.54, tax included. All other materials are included with the fee for Open Studio.Contact Art Lab for details.There is no registration fee.Walk in per week is $20 for current ceramic students.
