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CLASS SCHEDULE 2010 ::::: Session AUG 8/30/10 thru OCT 10/09/10

Classes start week of August 30th and end the week of October 9th.

Choose from our classes below. Then print and send in the Registration form [PDF] to sign up for a class.

NEW CLASS! Decorative Orchid Pots

Decorative Orchid Pots with Anne Gordon Vega

Fall is the time to get started on your holiday gifts and spend some time in the garden. In this class you will learn to create decorative yet functional pieces, using terracotta clay, that your orchids and other plants will just love! Several types of pots and hanging mounts will be created and finished with oxides and glazes for a beautiful effect. Each student will receive an orchid and pot it in one of their very own pieces to take home in the last class.

NEW CLASS! Slips and Stains

Slips and Stains with Sam

Mishima, scraffito and slip trailing are just some of the decorating techniques this class will explore. A variety of slips and stains will be available for testing and application to finished ware. Cone 06 or 6 glazes will be available. Previous clay experience recommended.
Saturday Afternoon 2:00 - 4:30 9/4 - 10/9 Fee: $120 CLM Members; $130 non-members

NEW CLASS! Sculpture for Young Adults

Sculpture for Young Adults with Sam

Students ages 12 and up will create 2 sculptures using solid, coil and slab construction techniques. Cone 06 or 6 glazes will be available. Previous clay experience recommended.

Daytime Classes

Students enrolling in handbuilding should commit to attending the first three classes or their projects may not be completed by the end of the session.

Mosaics with Rose Quintana

Learn the ancient art of Mosaics. Students will learn to make mosaics for tabletops, wall art and other projects. Shapes will be cut from clay slabs to create unique designs and patterns, then glazed with bright colors or crystal glazes. These will be glued and grouted onto wood. Bring drawings, collages, paper, cutouts, and your creativity.

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Curious About Clay? with Joan Cortwright

This class is for beginners who can't decide weather to take a handbuilding or a wheel class. We will create two projects using handbuilding techniques and learn the basics of throwing on the wheel.  The wheel pots will be high fired in the gas kiln and the other projects will be low fired in the electric kiln.  This will give you a good overview of the basic ceramic techniques and a better idea of which you would like to pursue.

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Raku with Anne Gordon - Vega

Construct, glaze, and fire your own pieces using the ancient art of Raku. You will learn to apply low fire and raku glazes for wonderful effects.

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Wheel with Lee Anderson

A class for all levels from beginning to advanced. Learn the basics, catch up on old skills, or get inspired by new ideas. Stoneware or Porcelain ($10 extra) available

Handbuilding with Martha Larmier

Create unique functional or sculptural pieces using different handbuilding techniques. Glazes, oxides, and underglazes used. Come and have fun! English, Spanish and French.

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Mark Stein

Beginners learn the basics of pottery for home use or gifts in six weeks. Stoneware clay and high fire reduction glazes used.

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Evening Classes

The classes listed below are offered for beginners as well as for those who have wheel experience. Students will learn to center clay to produce cups, bowls, vases, platters, teapots, altered shapes and more. Courses are 6 weeks.

Handbuilding with Rosalia Riera

In this evening class you will have the opportunity to work on sculptured forms or a hand built project of your chose. Rosalia will instruct you on the building techniques required to make a quality finished piece. You will be working with a buff colored clay that will be enhanced with Rosalia's unique glazes that she has developed over the years. 25 pound bag of clay, glaze, tools and firing provided, no hidden fees.

Donna Wilt Sperow

Beginners to advanced High fire reduction glazes.

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James Herring
Wheel throwing for advanced, intermediate, and the serious beginner.

This class will focus on acquiring and refining basic wheel throwing skills as well as, exploring more advanced techniques of altering thrown forms. Each class will begin with a demonstration followed by individual attention as students work on the day’s assignment. Followed by a period of free work time. The class will also include a discussion and demonstration of advanced glaze technique. Visit www.ceramicsbyjames.com  for more information about James.

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Lee Anderson & Manny Crump

Create, succeed, relax, and enjoy coming for an evening of making pottery for family, friends, pets and you, under the instruction of Lee and Manny. We welcome beginners on up.

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Wheel/Handbuilding Class with Joan Cortright

TGIF! Bring yourself, bring a friend and for added fun you can bring CDs and refreshments. Come and have fun learning something new. Spend time on the wheel and using handbuilding techniques.

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Kids and Clay

Children will explore their creativity on the wheel and with hand building. Working in clay is a fun way to develop problem-solving skills, advance artistic abilities and experience the value of patience. Ages 7+.

Class with Joan Cortright

Class with Maite Oka

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Have your next birthday party or just have a group of friends get together at the league. Working with clay is a unique way to spend time together. Ages five and up can create a wonderful keepsake ceramic piece by handbuilding or wheel (depending on ages and size of group). Prices range from $18 to $25 depending on the project. This price includes clay, glazes and firing.
Contact: Jill Gerlach for scheduling and information at 305-233-2404