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Family Studio Program

April 08, 2019

Come and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. This program is best suited for families with children aged 3 to 8, however, all family members are welcome. Drop in for one session or buy a discounted package that includes […]

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Family Studio Program

April 08, 2019

Come and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. This program is best suited for families with children aged 3 to 8, however, all family members are welcome. Drop in for one session or buy a discounted package that includes […]

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Family Studio Program

April 08, 2019

Come and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. This program is best suited for families with children aged 3 to 8, however, all family members are welcome. Drop in for one session or buy a discounted package that includes […]

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Family Studio Program

April 08, 2019

Come and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. This program is best suited for families with children aged 3 to 8, however, all family members are welcome. Drop in for one session or buy a discounted package that includes […]

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Slab-Built Boxes: Irregular Forms – NEW!

April 08, 2019

Experiment with new shapes to create slab-built boxes and build on the basics of slab construction.  Experiment with non-rectangular or square boxes as well as triangles, domes and oval forms. We’ll review the basics of slab compression and basic joining, then move forward from there. One hand-building class is recommended before taking this class.

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Exploring Slab Construction

April 08, 2019

Focus on learning to build with slabs. We will look at slump and hump molds, drop forming and other clay shaping methods. Make a votive, olive tray, platters and other slab-based forms.

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Introduction to Clay Workshop – NEW!

April 08, 2019

Explore hand building and wheel throwing in this two day weekend workshop! We’ll learn coils, slabs and pinch pots as well as the wheel. The next weekend, glaze your work, then pick up your finished pieces in three to four weeks!

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Wheel Throwing for Everyone

April 08, 2019

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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Wheel Throwing for Everyone

April 08, 2019

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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Wheel Throwing for Everyone

April 08, 2019

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 more

Wheel Throwing for Everyone

April 08, 2019

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 more

Introduction to the Wheel

April 08, 2019

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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Ceramic Fountains and Water Gardens

April 08, 2019

Explore the realm of flowing water to build small-scale, functional fountains and water gardens. We’ll use both throwing and hand-building techniques to create our ceramic fountains and water gardens.

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Intermediate Wheel + Hand–Building

April 08, 2019

Learn to make functional forms such as bowls, mugs and lidded pieces. We’ll review the basics of wheel throwing and hand building—including pinch, coil, and slab construction methods—before building on what we know. We’ll also cover surface treatment and glaze techniques.

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Introduction to the Wheel

April 08, 2019

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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Slab-Built Ceramics and Raku

April 08, 2019

Work on functional or sculptural forms using slabs 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. When possible, we’ll host a raku firing. Students will have ample time to practice their craft with the […]

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Introduction to Clay

April 08, 2019

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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Intermediate Wheel + Hand–Building

April 08, 2019

Learn to make functional forms such as bowls, mugs and lidded pieces. We’ll review the basics of wheel throwing and hand building—including pinch, coil, and slab construction methods—before building on what we know. We’ll also cover surface treatment and glaze techniques.

read more

Intermediate Wheel + Hand–Building

April 08, 2019

Learn to make functional forms such as bowls, mugs and lidded pieces. We’ll review the basics of wheel throwing and hand building—including pinch, coil, and slab construction methods—before building on what we know. We’ll also cover surface treatment and glaze techniques.

read more

Introduction to the Wheel

April 08, 2019

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 more

Art League: Wheel Throwing (Ages 15-18) – NEW!

April 08, 2019

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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Intermediate Wheel Throwing

April 08, 2019

In this wheel-based intermediate pottery class, students will refine their throwing skills and work on more sophisticated projects. Learn techniques that will help you throw bigger and taller pots. Our projects will include lidded forms, pitchers, nesting bowls and platters. We’ll also cover advanced glazing techniques.

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Introduction to the Wheel

April 08, 2019

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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Exploring Surface Decoration

April 08, 2019

Explore 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.

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Intermediate Hand-Building

April 08, 2019

Learn new hand-building forms and construction methods, including slab-built forms and textured slabs. We’ll explore mold making and learn how to use personalized, slump molds to create a set of platters or dishes. We’ll also cover hollow wall construction, using tar paper supports and unique glazing techniques.

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