This class is all about animals and will introduce basic hand building techniques to students so they can create animal and nature inspired artwork out of slabs, coils and pinching. Students can choose from a wide variety of plants, animals, and nature themes for their projects. More experienced students can work more independently on their projects. Please wear older clothes and shoes as they may get messy or stained. All materials will be provided. Clay projects are fired and ready about two weeks after the last class session. This class is for youth in grades 3-5.

Templates allow for consistent shapes and sizes in pottery, enabling participants to explore various forms and designs. In this class, we will design and make our own templates to be used to slabbuild various ceramic work.  We will start with simple designs and alter them to make your own personalized template forms. All materials will be included. This class is for adults 16+.

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This class focuses on using various handbuilding methods to create planters and vessels while learning the fundamentals of clayworking. All levels are welcome although some knowledge of ceramic processes is recommended. All work will be decorated, glazed and fired. Clay, glazes, tools, and firings are provided. This class is for adults 16+.

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In this class, participants will learn about incorporating mixed media surfaces post-firing in sculptural ceramics. The first two weeks of the class, participants will focus on handbuilding sculptural works of their choice with pinch, coil, and slab methods. The following weeks will cover surfaces including glazing and mixed media surfaces including such as painting, foil leaf, flocking, and glitter. Participants are encouraged to bring in any addiitional mixed media materials to incorporate into their works. All other materials will be provided. This class is for adults 16+.

Your teen 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 building, coiling and pinching) they can use for the creation of sculptural and/or functional pottery. More experienced students can work with the instructor to explore their own ideas! Some examples of projects might include pots, boxes, plates or platters. The possibilities are endless! All clay, glazes, tools, and firing provided. No previous experience necessary. This class is for teens age 12-15.

Learn to make bas-relief clay tiles! This class will cover subtractive carving techniques, creating texture, additive methods and stamping among others.  Students will have the option of creating a plaster mold of their tile(s) in order to make multiples.  This class will also cover the varieties of surface treatments you can use for decoration.  For example, stains and oxides, underglazes, sgrafito methods, underglazes and terra sigillata (liquid slip).  All materials and firing will be provided. This class is for adults 16+.

In this adult workshop, participants will learn handbuilding and decoraing techniques as they create whiskey sippers or steins. Each participant gets to keep one project from the evening which will be clear glazed by the Instructor and ready approximately two weeks after the workshop. All materials and kiln firings are included. Please we ar older clothes and shoes as they may get messy or stained. This workshop is for adults 16+.

Pre-registration is required.

This class will introduce students to the fundamentals of building sculptures out of clay. More advanced students will have time to hone their own style and skills. All clay, glazes, tools, and firing provided. Students also have access to the studio during open hours throughout this six-week class. Please refer to the Open Studio Calendar in the Ceramics Center for the most up to date hours. This class is for adults 16+.

Pre-registration is required.

Learn to make your own decorated planters out of clay for your succulent plants or Autumn flowers! Each participant gets to keep one project from the evening. Projects will be clear glazed by the Instructor and ready approximately two weeks after the workshop. For youth 15 years and younger, an adult must participate in the workshop – the registration fee covers one individual, and you must register for each adult and child/youth attending. This class is appropriate for ages 9 and up.

Pre-registration is required.
 

Learn basic handbuilding techniques in this unique workshop! Each participant will create one sign or nameplate to keep. Perfect for the whole family!  For youth under age 12, an adult must participate in the workshop – the tuition fee covers one individual and you must register for each adult and child attending. Clay projects will be clear glazed by the instructor and ready two weeks from the class date. All materials are included.

Pre-registration is required.