In this course, students explore the basic physical properties of clay by practicing a variety of hand-forming techniques used to create functional objects. Hand-forming techniques will include pinch pottery, slab and coil building, mold slumping, and texturizing surfaces. The objective of this class is not to make pieces to take home, but rather to learn what is possible and give students a chance to get their hands dirty and feel what it's like to work with clay. No previous experience with clay is needed for this class. This class is a prerequisite to attend instructional open studio.
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Pottery
Pinch Pot Ghost Pottery Workshop
Come have some holiday fun and create an adorable ghost pinch pot with instructor Jo Haven. In this one day workshop, you'll make your ghost and a tiny little pumpkin for its head. Put a pumpkin on it! You don't need any clay experience to add these cuties to your Halloween decor. Ghosts will be bisque fired and ready to glaze by September 30th.
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Decorative Pumkin Plate
Join instructor Missy Hitch to create and customize your own decorative pumpkin plate set! Several different textures and shapes will be provided to bring your own design to your dish. No experience is needed. All items will be bisque fired and ready to glaze by Sept 30th. This is a perfect project to keep for your holiday decor or gift to someone special. Participants can make up to two plates.
Wheel Throwing 1
Instruction will include students’ skills in the areas of general properties of clay, throwing on the wheel, and glazing. This is a class that will allow you to get your hands dirty, make mistakes, and get the feel of the wheel. No previous experience in clay is needed for this class. Upon completing this class, students are eligible for instructional open studio time.
Introduction to Handbuilding
In this course, students explore the basic physical properties of clay by practicing a variety of hand-forming techniques used to create functional objects. Hand-forming techniques will include pinch pottery, slab and coil building, mold slumping, and texturizing surfaces. The objective of this class is not to make pieces to take home, but rather to learn what is possible and give students a chance to get their hands dirty and feel what it's like to work with clay. No previous experience with clay is needed for this class. This class is a prerequisite to attend instructional open studio.
Wheel Throwing 2
Introduction to Wheel Throwing 2 will offer the continued practice of centering and creating a cylinder vessel. Demonstration and discussion on advanced surface decoration and glazing techniques will also be covered. Students should have previously taken Introduction to Wheel Throwing 1 to participate in this class. During this class, students are eligible for instructional open studio time.