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CLASS SCHEDULE 2008 :::::: Session dates Jan 5 thru Feb 14

Plan ahead and make a unique hand made (by you) ceramic gift for someone special. Or keep it for yourself to enjoy.

Handbuilding

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.

NEW! WHEEL and HAND BUILDING COMBO CLASS!

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.

NEW RAKU CLASS!

Raku with Raheleh

In this class you will get the opportunity to experience the excitement of working with fire. You will see the amazing transformation of your hand crafted piece go from dull to an array of flashy colors and crackled glazes. New glaze colors will be offered. Class size is limited so please reserve your spot early.

Anne Gordon Vega
Garden Pedestal

Create a beautiful focal point for your garden or patio. This class focuses on the use of texture and transparent glaze to create tiles that are applied to stacked cinder blocks, creating an interesting pillar/pedestal. This would be a great place to display a favorite potted plant, bird bath or a sculpture. Please bring any interesting textures you may have to class i.e.: plant parts, shells, fabrics, rollers, etc. Your teacher will also bring many for you to borrow. Cinder blocks are not included in the class fee and will be purchased separately.

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.

Modeling the figure with Puchi

Basic knowledge of clay modeling required. This class focused on the human figure, students will learn sculpture techniques through a series of simple demonstrations and hands on exercises. Intermediate-Advanced.

Handbuilding/Sculpture with Rosalia Riera

You will learn techniques in sculpting and hand building to enable you to create your own original piece. Engobes, oxides and glazes will add the finishing touch. Beginners to advanced are welcome. English and Spanish.

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.

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.

Wheel

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.

Donna Wilt Sperow

Beginners to advanced High fire reduction glazes.

Lee Anderson & Manny Crump

Break up your week and double your pleasure. Join Manny and Lee to learn pottery from beginners on up. Come create and embellish your pots with a variety of clay decorations.

Mark Stein

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

Kids and Clay

Kids and Clay with Raheleh

Children will have the opportunity to spend two hours creating wonderful objects that will then glazed and fire. Each child will learn at their own pace with the guidance and encouragement from Joan.

Class is limited to 8 students so register early with full payment to guarantee a space in the class.

Adult and Child

Spent time with your child/parent creating treasures from clay. You will have the opportunity to work on the wheel and handbuilding with the encouragement and guidance of Lee Anderson and Joan Cortright.

WORKSHOPS

The Ceramic League offers Clay Parties for children ages seven and up and adults. The fee is $18.00 per person. This price includes clay, glazes and firing.
Contact: Jill Gerlach for scheduling and information at 305-233-2404