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ONSITE: Polymer Clay Keychain or Ornament

October 24, 2023

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 […]

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ONSITE: Make Your Own Clay Ornament (B)

October 24, 2023

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 […]

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Raku with Kourtenay Plummer (Adults and Youth 8+ with Registered Adult)

August 31, 2023

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 […]

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ONSITE: Hand-Built Ceramics

July 11, 2023

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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ONSITE: Introduction to Clay (C)

July 11, 2023

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.

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ONSITE: Hand Building with Clay (Ages 9-11)

July 11, 2023

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 […]

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ONSITE: Introduction to the Wheel (A)

July 11, 2023

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.

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ONSITE: Introduction to Clay (B)

July 11, 2023

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.

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ONSITE: Wheel Throwing Refresher (B)

July 11, 2023

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 […]

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ONSITE: Building a Better Beast

July 11, 2023

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.

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ONSITE: Raku Firing Workshop (B)

July 11, 2023

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.

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ONSITE: Introduction to the Wheel (D)

July 11, 2023

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.

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ONSITE: Family Studio: Cut Paper Paintings

July 11, 2023

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!

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ONSITE: Family Studio: Creating with Clay: Airdry Trinket Bowls

July 11, 2023

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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