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Let’s pull some handles! If you have ever wanted to add handles to your pots but find yourself daunted by the pulling process this class is for you. Practice is key when it comes to making handles so we will spend most of our time practicing rolling out carrots of clay and pulling them into handle shapes. We will also discuss best practices and tips on how to attach your handles to your pots. If you have a trimmed, leather-hard piece that you want to attach a handle to bring it and at least 1 lb. of matching clay to practice with. *Must have prior experience in Prairie pottery studio. 

Looking for a new hobby or a special gift? Try using a rigid heddle loom to weave a beautiful scarf. With the loom prewarped by the instructor, you'll be able to start your project straight away. Looms are provided, but if you have your own and want to learn how to use it, bring it to the first class. The instructor will reach out to class members about a week before the class to discuss yarn and color options. Plan on bringing around 500 yards of yarn to ensure you have enough to complete your scarf.

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  open studio.

During this year's spring break camp, students will be introduced to the work of some of Oklahoma's most inspiring and energetic young artists. Like many of these artists, we will explore the theme of belonging- to a place, a culture, a generation. What are the emblems of our times? How can you capture the essence of a place? A people? Our works will be both collaborative and individual, two dimensional and three. Students need to bring their lunch and a snack each day and come dressed for outdoor breaks.