New to clay? Learn to create functional pieces of pottery such as cups, bowls and platters using slab-building and coil-building processes. Learn to select and use the right tools, create a variety of forms and apply both glazes and slips. By the end of the class, you’ll have a good understanding of basic ceramic studio […]
read moreKurinuki is the Japanese technique of starting with a block of clay, developing the exterior, then hollowing it out. This class will create a box, bud vase, tea bowl and more. We will also explore images of Kurnuki work and talk about bottles, incense burners, pouring vessels and larger bowls.
read moreA tiger, a bear, a turtle…Let’s create a zoo! Using sculpting methods with Model Magic Air Dry Clay, students will explore all the ways we can make clay animals.
read moreCalling all young ceramicists! Use hand building and learn basic clay skills like coiling, pinch pots and slabs to create one-of-a-kind objects from your imagination. Throughout the week, we’ll create different projects with air dry clay.
read moreCalling all young ceramicists! Use hand building and learn basic clay skills like coiling, pinch pots and slabs to create one-of-a-kind objects from your imagination. Throughout the week, we’ll create different projects with air dry clay.
read moreA tiger, a bear, a turtle…Let’s create a zoo! Using sculpting methods with Model Magic Air Dry Clay, students will explore all the ways we can make clay animals.
read moreDelve deeper into clay as a 3-D medium to create your own artwork. Learn hand-building techniques and create your own sculptures.
read moreBring your clay to life! Design a character and create an animation sequence using a stop-motion application.
read moreDo you love tiny objects and working with clay? Have fun making miniature clay animals, fairy garden furniture, tiny food, beads, pendants and more. Discuss mixed media artists and their inspirations.
read moreDesign your own earthworks art either inspired by Andy Goldsworthy’s work or based on your own idea. While designing and creating an outdoor installation, students will be encouraged to use grasses, leaves, flowers, rocks and other natural materials from nature to create contrasting colors and textures.
read moreImagine and create fictional creatures with air-dry clay. Develop characters and combine attributes of real organisms to make fictional hybrids. You’ll use basic hand-building techniques in air dry clay to render forms that express the function of the creature’s capabilities.
read moreIn this workshop we will use laser toner decals, experiment with underglaze transfers, and incorporate text and stamp imagery. Focus will be practicing these techniques on handmade tiles, however many of these applications can be formatted for use on wheel-thrown or sculptural work.
read moreDesign an original character using fresh produce. Bring your character to life by shooting an animation sequence with the Stop Motion Studio app using food and household objects.
read moreDesign an original character using fresh produce. Bring your character to life by shooting an animation sequence with the Stop Motion Studio app using food and household objects.
read moreCreate functional and sculptural ceramics by learning different hand building techniques such as coil, pinch and slab. You’ll get comfortable with clay and gain confidence in your ability to work with the material. We will be using air-dry clay and navigating how to finish these objects in an at-home setting.
read moreLearn the process for designing tiles and making nice flat beautiful handmade tiles! Make your own stencils, transfer images and create unique stamps!
read moreThis class will explore artists books, specifically tunnel books, that make use of visual tricks of depth and perspective, and incorporate line, color, storytelling, and construction skills. Students will work through developing and constructing a tunnel book of their own, based off of their own independent research and interests.
read moreLearn about fossils and use imprinting techniques to create your own fossils and make fossil-inspired art. We’ll explore paleontology and archaelogy to create mixed media work, using both high quality art materials and found natural objects. You’ll create a fossil of a hybrid creature and design its habitat. Explore the natural world, learn how to […]
read moreUnicorns, elves, mermaids and more! This class will start with a fun story about a fantastical creature, then we will learn how to build creatures out of clay. We’ll use Model Magic air-dry clay to make your creatures come to life!
read moreExplore surface decoration for functional pottery. Each week, we’ll cover new surface techniques such as slip transfer, screen printing, underglaze processes, decals, lusters and more. We’ll also discuss visual concepts to facilitate a greater understanding of design and make thoughtful decisions when finishing a piece.
read moreLearn about fossils and use imprinting techniques to create your own fossils and make fossil-inspired art. We’ll explore paleontology and archaelogy to create mixed media work, using both high quality art materials and found natural objects. You’ll create a fossil of a hybrid creature and design its habitat. Explore the natural world, learn how to […]
read moreHow can you make art for a specific place? What if instead of a blank piece of paper, you used a specific place, like your yard, front porch, or kitchen sink as your canvas? Create art installations that combine sculpture, photography, dance, music, collage and painting. Use everyday materials, household supplies and items from nature, […]
read moreExplore the possibilities of making art with paper by learning quilling techniques. Transform paper strips by rolling, shaping and gluing them together to create a unique, 3-D, radial design project.
read moreLearn about architecture from around the world and create your own clay city!
read moreCreate functional and sculptural ceramics by learning different hand building techniques such as coil, pinch and slab. You’ll get comfortable with clay and gain confidence in your ability to work with the material. We will be using air-dry clay and navigating how to finish these objects in an at-home setting.
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