ONSITE: 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.
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ONSITE: Polymer Clay Keychain or Ornament
Learn techniques to sculpt miniatures from polymer clay and resin which can be turned into a keychains or ornament. Students will gain knowledge about safety while working with clay and resin, sculpting techniques, and resin tinting and curing. Hand tools will be used to aid sculpting and the use of ovens and UV lights will […]
read moreONSITE: Handbuilding: Create an Altar or Cabinet of Curiosities (A)
Create a hanging altar or curiosity cabinet for your precious keepsakes. Participants will use stoneware clay and create imagery using a proprietary transfer technique. You will be able to return for one day to glaze your work using the mishima technique and clear glaze.
read moreONSITE: Make Your Own Clay Ornament (B)
Come make art side by side as a family! In this class you will make beautiful ornaments to hang on your tree, or anywhere really! Roll out slabs, cut out shapes, use a variety of materials to make impressions and patterns in the clay, and and embellish your ornaments. Ornaments can even be painted once […]
read moreONSITE: Handbuilding: Create an Altar or Cabinet of Curiosities (A)
Create a hanging altar or curiosity cabinet for your precious keepsakes. Participants will use stoneware clay and create imagery using a proprietary transfer technique. You will be able to return for one day to glaze your work using the mishima technique and clear glaze.
read moreA: Hanging Clay Pinch Pot Animals with Abby Lee (Adults and Youth 9+ with Registered Adult)
Spend an evening in the clay studio with ceramicist Abby Lee, and create cute hanging clay animals for air plants or essential oils! This class will go over some basic techniques of handbuilding and pinch pots. Adults and youth can work together to design animals of varying complexity. You will use airdry clay so you […]
read moreRaku with Kourtenay Plummer (Adults and Youth 8+ with Registered Adult)
Join us in VisArts' Cabell courtyard for Raku! Try your hand at raku pottery firing—an exciting approach to pottery surface design! Bring family, friends, or a date for a fun time! Participants will glaze their pieces and help load them into the kiln. Grab a beer or snack from Goatocado across the street and return […]
read moreB: Hanging Clay Pinch Pot Animals with Abby Lee (Adults and Youth 9+ with Registered Adult)
Spend an evening in the clay studio with ceramicist Abby Lee, and create cute hanging clay animals for air plants or essential oils! This class will go over some basic techniques of handbuilding and pinch pots. Adults and youth can work together to design animals of varying complexity. You will use airdry clay so you […]
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 […]
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: Introduction to Clay (C)
Explore the basics of clay. We’ll cover the proper use of studio tools, equipment and materials. You’ll learn about slab construction, coil building and combined techniques. We’ll also demonstrate wheel throwing and discuss how various clays and glazes respond to each other.
read moreONSITE: Hand Building with Clay (Ages 9-11)
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 + Hand Building (A)
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: 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: 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: Introduction to Clay (B)
Explore the basics of clay. We’ll cover the proper use of studio tools, equipment and materials. You’ll learn about slab construction, coil building and combined techniques. We’ll also demonstrate wheel throwing and discuss how various clays and glazes respond to each other.
read moreONSITE: Wheel Throwing for Everyone (B)
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 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 for Everyone (F)
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: Building a Better Beast
Use components of hand building to design and make clay creatures. We'll build our creatures from the ground up using a hollow slab form technique. We'll use an additive process to flesh out the forms. Students should have basic hand building experience and a willingness to explore new ideas.
read moreONSITE: Raku Firing Workshop (B)
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: 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 (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: Family Studio: Cut Paper Paintings
Come and make art side by side as a family. Families will explore a new medium each week and create a beautiful project together. Create nature-inspired artwork with collage and other cut paper techniques, to create a picture that pops off the page!
read moreONSITE: Family Studio: Creating with Clay: Airdry Trinket Bowls
Come and make art side by side as a family. Families will explore a new medium each week and create a beautiful project together. Get your hands in some mud by using air dry clay to make small bowls and plates. These pieces of art can hold all your little trinkets! You can take these […]
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