CERAMICS c on t i nued
HANDBUILDING: EXPRESSIVE TABLEWARE
BEGINNING TO INTERMEDIATE CERAMICS: ON AND OFF THE WHEEL Come and get your hands dirty! This 10-week class for beginning and continuing throwers will provide hands-on instruction on the potter’s wheel to make cups, bowls, and plates. Continuing throwers will learn ways to fine-tune basic techniques including ribbing, shaping, and altering to make more advanced forms. We will also jump off the wheel and explore a few simple handbuilding techniques to add variation and fully encompass the ceramics experience with texture and surface techniques. Join the amazing world of ceramics - the sky's the limit! No class on 11/10. Age: 15+ years Instructor: Jen Mills Fri 9:30 am-12:00 pm Sep 8 - Nov 17 #8534 Fee: $300 Location: Moshier Art Center BEGINNING TO INTERMEDIATE WHEEL Never tried the wheel or it’s been a while? This is the class for you! All the basics of throwing and glazing will be covered in this class. This class is accessible for beginners and still challenging for continuing and intermediate throwers. Work with your instructor to increase your skill level in throwing as well as learn how to decorate your pieces using slips, stains, and more! No class on 11/10. Age: 15+ years Instructor: Bill Gravengood Fri 6:00 pm-8:30 pm* Sep 8 - Nov 17 #8547 Fee: $300 Location: Moshier Art Center *Please note time. Present a beautiful table using your own handmade pottery. Sculptural candle holders, flower vases, serving platters, salad bowls, and plates all add an artistic flare to your meals with friends and family. Janet will demonstrate a variety of surface decorations and building techniques. Previous handbuilding experience is very helpful. Age: 15+ years Instructor: Janet Crawley Thurs 9:30 am-12:00 pm Sep 7 - Nov 16 #9672 Fee: $330 Location: Moshier Art Center
SLIPS, TRANSFERS AND SURFACE DECORATIONS Delve into the unique surface possibilities of slip with instructor Anika Major! In this workshop, we will talk about when and how to apply slips for both decorative and functional purposes. Create rich, layered surfaces by brushing, squeezing, carving, and more with liquid clay!Anika will show you step by step how to use slip transfers with underglaze, and will help you to make your own during the class. Bring design ideas and patterns to work with and come away with your own custom slip transfers and a variety of ideas for how to approach your pots using different slips. All skill levels are welcome. Age: 15+ years Instructor: Anika Major Sat 1:00-3:30 pm Sept 30 #9671 Fee: $45 Location: Moshier Art Center CLAY SAHUMERIO OR INCENSE HOLDERS WORKSHOP Create a Pre-Colombian style incense holder in this two-day workshop. In this beginning workshop, participants will learn how to handbuild their incense holders using clay slabs, adding three legs, handles, and textures. Demonstrations will include using slips and stamp techniques. All supplies provided. Age: 16+ years Instructor: Amaranta Sandys Mon 6:00-8:00 pm Dec 4 - Dec 11 #8566 Fee: $62 Location: Moshier Art Center
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CLASS FEES INCLUDE FIRING FEES. Please remember that MAC does not have the space to allow for production pottery. Extra firing fees will be assessed if kiln space is being overused. Students are responsible for purchasing their own clay and tools unless otherwise noted. ORDERS FOR SUPPLIES will be taken at the first class and must be accompanied by a check. Some clay is also available for purchase at Moshier. OPEN STUDIO: Students enrolling in classes marked by pottery vase are encouraged to use MAC’s free open studio times. These times can be used while the class you are enrolled in is in session. Please see the most current student manual for open studio times. This manual will be available to you on the first day of class.
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