Spend an evening in the clay studio with ceramicist Claudia Meyer, and learn the ancient technique of pinching pots out of clay. Students will learn how to make a variety of objects from taper candle holders, small vases to hold dried flowers, or jewelry trays. Harness your creativity and make something wonderful to adorn your […]
read moreGet both hands on the wheel with artist Dan Kaczka! Receive 75 minutes of hands-on training on the potter's wheel. Choose one of your clay creations to fire, then return at a later date to retrieve your completed work of art.
read moreSpend an evening in the clay studio with ceramicist Claudia Meyer, and learn the ancient technique of pinching pots out of clay. Students will learn how to make a variety of objects from taper candle holders, small vases to hold dried flowers, or jewelry trays. Harness your creativity and make something wonderful to adorn your […]
read moreGet both hands on the wheel with artist Dan Kaczka! Receive 75 minutes of hands-on training on the potter's wheel. Choose one of your clay creations to fire, then return at a later date to retrieve your completed work of art.
read moreHead 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 moreMake art side by side as a family. exploring a new medium each week and create a beautiful project together. Get messy with us and spend your morning creating little critters out of air dry clay. Form a mound of clay to look like a real life animal or a creature born of your imagination! […]
read moreHead 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 moreLearn 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 moreHead 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 moreLearn 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! Use stoneware clay to make an altar or mini-curio cabinet, then design tiny sculptures to place inside.
read moreMade Myself is a four-week class focused on using clay as a therapeutic art medium to build connections with trans people of all ages. This class seeks to foster a space where trans people can come together and play with clay to unwind while sharing lived experiences. This course is trans-taught and trans-centered to ensure […]
read moreHead 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 moreLearn how to build a hanging altar or curio cabinet. In this class, you'll roll slabs and create a structure uniquely designed to hold your small and precious keepsakes.
read moreHave 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 moreCreate ceramic pieces embedded with personal meaning! From functional incense holders, curio cabinet altars, keepsake boxes, to miniatures of your favorite animal creatures, explore your spiritual practice through clay. This class will include a gold lustre firing. All faiths and non-faiths welcome!
read moreLearn the wheel throwing techniques of throwing larger ceramic vessels by dividing them into multiple sections. This method allows you to create large pieces without the strain of throwing a single, large pot. Students should feel comfortable and confident throwing a 6" cylinder.
read moreLearn basic hand building techniques such as coil, slab, slumping, pinching. Play with new ideas for using underglazes and image transfer methods. Each class will include a demonstration but students are encouraged to explore their own ideas!
read moreLearn 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 moreMolded like a block of clay, they say. In this workshop, you will actually learn to sculpt from a solid block of clay. You can make little guys, your beloved pets, a memory, your favorite chair–anything you wish. Work from reference photos or from memory to bring your sculptures to life. Discover how adding or […]
read moreLearn to design and print your own custom clay tools with a 3D printer! You can explore creating a custom rib to shape your pottery on the wheel, a signature stamp for your pieces, trimming chucks, or other tools specific to your needs. We will use two programs: Tinkercad to design these tools and Cura […]
read moreIn this class, you will throw two separate parts and learn how to combine them together, creating a tall vase or bottle. This two-part techniquie will help you create a form that may otherwise be out of reach.
read moreLearn how to use a slab roller to create a ceramic dinner plate. Exploring a variety of designs, you'll leave with a plate you'll want to use for every meal!
read moreOver the course of one day, you’ll create a custom rib to shape your pottery on the wheel and a signature stamp for your pieces. We will use two programs: Tinkercad to design these tools and Cura to slice your design files for printing.
read moreExplore a variety of hand building and jewelry making techniques to create unique and stunning pieces of ceramic jewelry. You'll learn how to plan and execute your own designs, from sketching initial ideas to firing the finished pieces. We will use clay and wire to create our final designs.
read moreHead 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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