In this class, students will handbuild a mid-size exposed bulb table lamp base using slab and coil methods out of mid-range (cone 6) clay. Students will learn how to build the base to accommodate the provided lighting kit in order to make a functional lamp. Participants will leave with a functional table lamp (lightbulb not includedAll materials are provided. This class is for Adults. 16+.

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This class will focus on exploring a range of low-fire ceramic surface treatments and applications. Surfaces can include slips, underglazes, glazes, oxide washes, and terra sigilatta. Application methods will include brushing, dipping, pouring, slip trailing, carving, inlay, and using newsprint stencils and transfers. All materials are provided. This class is for Adults 16+.

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In this class, students will first select a historical pot for inspiration. Using scale, proportion, and controlled coil-building, students will recreate and decorate their own historical pot. Suggested historical pots could include Ancient Greek pots such as Amphora, or Chinese Neolithic pots. All materials and firing are provided. This class is for Adults 16+.

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Ikebana, also known as kado, or the “way of flowers,” is a traditional Japanese art form that involves the arrangement of flowers and other natural materials in a stylized manner. In this class, students will learn to create slab-built vases and containers specifically for ikebana flower arranging. During the final class, each student will create an ikebana flower arrangement in one of their handmade vases.

In this 6-week class, students will learn to create their own porcelain ceramic jewelry. Basic decorating techniques will be explored including texturing, stamping, water-etching, resists, stencils, slip-trailing, stone-setting in clay, lusters, and decals.  This class is for Adults 16+.

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In this workshop, participants will be guided through making and decorating a small lidded box out of clay slabs. Lidded boxes will be clear glazed by the Instructor and ready about two weeks after the workshop. All materials are provided. This workshop is for Adults 16+.

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This introductory clay class will cover the fundamentals of making objects out of clay. Perfect for someone wanting to try a little of everything from handbuilding with slabs to wheel throwing. Participants will be encouraged to experiment with a variety of building and finishing methods. All materials and kiln firings are included.  This class is for Adults 16+.

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In this class, children age 5-8 will explore all the fun things you can make with clay! Students will learn various hand building techniques and will build and glaze small sculptures and functional pieces. Please wear older clothes and shoes as they may get messy or stained. Clay projects are fired and ready about two weeks after the last class session. This class is for Kids age 5-8.

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Youth age 9-11 and Teens age 12-15 can work with their hands and use their imagination while experimenting with clay in this fun class that will introduce students to basic hand building techniques (slab buliding, coiling and pinching) they can use for the creation of sculptural and/or functional pottery.

Grab a friend or a date and join us for this fun workshop where participants will hand build a leaf shaped bowl. Bowls will be glazed by the instructor and available for pick up about two weeks after theworkshop. All materials and kiln firing included. This class is for Adults 16+.

Pre-registration is required.