ONSITE: Wheel Throwing for Everyone (A)
Have you always wanted to try wheel throwing? Come throw a pot using white stoneware, then fire and finish your pieces using food-safe glazes.
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ONSITE: Introduction to the Wheel (D)
Learn to throw clay on a potter’s wheel. We’ll cover the foundations of wheel work, including wedging and centering clay and forming cylinders, cups and bowls. Basic glazing information will help you finish your final forms.
read moreONSITE: Wheel Throwing for Everyone (E)
Have you always wanted to try wheel throwing? Come throw a pot using white stoneware, then fire and finish your pieces using food-safe glazes.
read moreONSITE: Wheel Throwing for Everyone (D)
Have you always wanted to try wheel throwing? Come throw a pot using white stoneware, then fire and finish your pieces using food-safe glazes.
read moreONSITE Wheel-Thrown + Hand-Built Teapots
Explore different techniques for throwing and handbuilding functional teapots. Learn how to make each component of a functional teapot, including how to make and attach teapot spouts that do not drip or spatter during pouring. All demonstrations will focus on design considerations.
read moreONSITE: Introduction to the Wheel (B)
Learn to throw clay on a potter’s wheel. We’ll cover the foundations of wheel work, including wedging and centering clay and forming cylinders, cups and bowls. Basic glazing information will help you finish your final forms.
read moreONSITE: Slab-built Boxes
Create boxes using clay slab construction techniques. We’ll cover slab rolling, accurate measuring and cutting, texturing techniques, as well as construction methods to bring it all together. Learn to build both inset and hidden and self-contained lids.Time permitting we'll also include other projects like votives, planters, and boxes.
read moreONSITE: Introduction to Hand Building (B)
Create functional ceramic pieces using slab, coil, pinch and slump techniques. Learn how to use tools, create a variety of forms and apply slips. By the end of the class you’ll have a good understanding of basic hand-building methods and clay studio practices.
read moreONSITE: Introduction to the Wheel (E)
Learn to throw clay on a potter’s wheel. We’ll cover the foundations of wheel work, including wedging and centering clay and forming cylinders, cups and bowls. Basic glazing information will help you finish your final forms.
read moreONSITE: Introduction to the Wheel (A)
Learn to throw clay on a potter’s wheel. We’ll cover the foundations of wheel work, including wedging and centering clay and forming cylinders, cups and bowls. Basic glazing information will help you finish your final forms.
read moreONSITE: Intermediate Wheel Throwing + Hand Building (B)
This class is designed for those interested in expanding their skills, techniques, and concepts in clay. Weekly demonstrations will be individualized to cater to each student's skill level and interest.
read moreONSITE: Sculpture in Clay: Mystics + Makers
Let your inner mystic explore and experiment with hand-building techniques to create your own clay sculptures. We'll utilize coil building, slab building, and surface decoration to create our own sculptures. We'll explore contemporary artists’ and mystics’ work as a tool for reflection and inspiration. Finally, we will develop our understanding of glaze and surface decoration […]
read moreONSITE: Throwing with Intention
Do you have a vision of what you would like to create with clay, but aren't sure how to get there? This class will help you throw on the wheel with intention while receiving clear guidance on planning, problem-solving, and process. Walk away with pieces that show growth in your ceramics practice. We'll review and […]
read moreONSITE: Intermediate Wheel Throwing (A)
Expand your skills by learning additional throwing techniques and working on complex projects. We'll explore larger-scale pieces, throw platters, make sets, and add hand-built elements to our pieces. This class caters to individual interests, so we'll address specific techniques for your projects. Discussion on reduction firing in the gas kiln and glaze firing to cone […]
read moreONSITE: Hand Building with Clay (Ages 12-14)
Learn the basics of hand building with clay and to create both functional and non-functional wares. We will discuss generating creative ideas, cover a variety of techniques, and explore the world of clay! From learning how to make your first pot to creating a more intricate work of art, students will leave class with a […]
read moreONSITE: Intermediate Wheel Throwing (B)
Expand your skills by learning additional throwing techniques and working on complex projects. We'll explore larger-scale pieces, throw platters, make sets, and add hand-built elements to our pieces. This class caters to individual interests, so we'll address specific techniques for your projects. Discussion on reduction firing in the gas kiln and glaze firing to cone […]
read moreONSITE: Wheel Throwing Refresher (A)
Brush up on the basics! We'll review wheel throwing techniques and skills. Create and complete work during class with enough time to fire and glaze. This class is open to students who have previously taken wheel throwing classes. We will review and refresh our knowledge of wedging, centering, throwing, trimming and glazing. We will take […]
read moreONSITE: Wheel Throwing Refresher (B)
Brush up on the basics! We'll review wheel throwing techniques and skills. Create and complete work during class with enough time to fire and glaze. This class is open to students who have previously taken wheel throwing classes. We will review and refresh our knowledge of wedging, centering, throwing, trimming and glazing. We will take […]
read moreONSITE: Wheel Throwing (Ages 12-14)
Learn the basics of wheel throwing, trimming and glazing. Create handmade functional pottery, experiment with various glazes and learn about safety in the ceramics studio.
read moreONSITE: Introduction to the Wheel (C)
Learn to throw clay on a potter’s wheel. We’ll cover the foundations of wheel work, including wedging and centering clay and forming cylinders, cups and bowls. Basic glazing information will help you finish your final forms.
read moreONSITE: Exploring Ceramic Relief Sculpture
Learn handbuilding, sculpting and carving techniques to make bas-relief, or low-relief, ceramic sculptures and tiles. Get creative with miniature scenes, landscapes, carved animals and more! We'll create works for wall display discuss hanging options and methods for your final pieces.
read moreONSITE: Handbuilding: Make Your Own Clay Mug (A)
Have you ever wanted to drink out of a mug you made? Learn the techniques of coil building to make your own mug.
read moreONSITE: Raku Firing Workshop (D)
Head over to VisArts' courtyard and join us for some raku pottery firing—an exciting approach to pottery surface design! Participants will glaze their pieces, help load them into the kiln, grab a beer or snack across the street at Goatocado, then return to enjoy the campfire-like atmosphere with friends on our back patio.
read moreONSITE: Wheel Throwing for Everyone (C)
Have you always wanted to try wheel throwing? Come throw a pot using white stoneware, then fire and finish your pieces using food-safe glazes.
read moreONSITE: Hand-Built Ceramics
Work on functional or sculptural forms using slabs and hand-bulding techniques with guidance and demonstrations from the instructor. Demonstrations could include: making textural tools to personalize work, how to use the spray booth and how to use the sand blaster. Students will have ample time to practice their craft with the benefit of having a […]
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