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"...from the first tiem I saw clay, and I felt as if I were ascending into heaven..."  - f.r. rodin
Enriching clay experiences for the comuunity, since 1950.

CLASS SCHEDULE 2010 :::::: Session dates MAR 3/01/10 thru APR 4/10/10

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

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

 

NEW! Cone 6 Glassing Class!

Cone 6 Glassing with Maite Oca

cone 6 firingMid range firing is an increasingly popular firing range in ceramics. In this class you will be testing and altering glazes to get great effects without going to cone 10. You will be trying a verity of commercial and made from scratch glazes, which will be tested on a weekly bases. Class size is limited to 8 students.

Saturday Mornings

10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

3/6/10 – 4/6/10

Fee: $120 CLM Members; $130 non-members

 

 

 

Coming Soon:

Workshop now full

Back by popular demand: Paper Clay Workshop with Jerry Bennett! Feb 23, 24, 25, 26


New Class in Mold Making

with Samantha Decker-Hoppen

Learn how to make press molds for tiles, decorative reliefs, and for building sculpture. In this class you will plan and create your own molds and then use them in creating your own work. Previous clay experience required.

Saturday Afternoon

2:00 PM – 4:30 PM

3/6/10 – 4/6/10

Fee: $120 CLM Members; $130 non-members

Learn more about this class and teacher

View Samantha's Flickr photos

 


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

Rose Quintana mosaicRose Quintana mosaic 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.

Monday Mornings

10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

3/1/10 – 4/5/10

Fee: $120 CLM Members; $130 non-members

Learn more about this class and teacher

View Rose's Flickr photos

 

 

Tile Making with Anne Gordon - Vega

tile inlay benchYour options are endless in this class. With the use of clay slaps and a great array of color glazes you can create Mirror surrounds, address plaques, small table tops, tiles for a kitchen or bathroom, the list goes on.

 

Tuesday Mornings

9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

3/2/10 – 4/6/10

Fee: $120 CLM Members; $130 non-members

Learn more about this class and teacher

View Anne's Flickr photos


 

Curious About Clay? with Joan Cortwright

Joan with studentJoan's classThis 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.


Wednesday Mornings

10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

3/3/10 – 4/7/10

Fee: $120 CLM Members; $130 non-members

Learn more about this class and its teacher

View Joan's Flickr photos

 

 

 

Raku with Anne Gordon - Vega

rakuAnne RakuConstruct, 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.

 

 

Thursday Mornings

9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

3/4/10 – 4/8/10

Fee: $130 CLM Members; $140 non-members

Learn more about this class and teacher

View Anne's Flickr photos

 

 

Handbuilding with Martha Larmier

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

Friday Mornings

10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

3/5/10 – 4/9/10

Fee: $120 CLM Members; $130 non-members


Learn more about this class and teacher

View Martha's Flickr photos

 

 

 

Mark Stein demonstrating at the wheelMark 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.

Saturday Mornings

10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

3/6/10 – 4/10/10

Fee: $120 CLM Members; $130 non-members

Learn more about this class and teacher

View Mark's Flickr photos

 

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.

 

Donna Wilt Sperow

Donna monday classBeginners to advanced High fire reduction glazes.

Monday Evenings

7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

3/1/10 – 4/5/10

Fee: $120 CLM Members; $130 non-members

Thursday Evenings

7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

3/4/10 – 4/8/10

Fee: $120 CLM Members; $130 non-members

Learn more about this class and teacher

View Donna's Flickr photos

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

James HerringThis 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.

Tuesday Evenings

7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

3/2/10 – 4/6/10
Fee: $120 CLM Members; $130 non-members

View James' Flickr photos

 

Pre-Columbian Ceramics with Polo Ramirez

You will be making a pot or vase by "Coiling". You will make your own "Slips" to be used in combination with "Burnishing". The final step, "Smoke Firing", to bring out the true beauty of your piece.

Tuesday Evenings

7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

3/2/10 – 4/6/10
Fee: $120 CLM Members; $130 non-members

Lee Anderson & Manny Crump

 students at the wheelBreak 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.

Wednesday Evenings

7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

3/2/10 – 4/6/10

Fee: $120 CLM Members; $130 non-members

Learn more about this class and teacher

View Lee & Manny's Flickr photos

Wheel/Handbuilding Class with Joan Cortright

handbuildingThis class is for beginners who can't decide whether to take a handbuilding or a wheel class. You will get a good overview of the basic ceramic techniques and a better idea of which you would like to pursue.


Friday Evenings

7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

3/5/10 – 4/9/10

Fee: $120 CLM Members; $130 non-members

Learn more about this class and its teacher

View Joan's Flickr photos

 

 

Kids Classes

Kids and Clay with Joan Cortright

kids and clayChildren 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+.

Thursday Afternoons

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

3/4/10 – 4/8/10

Fee: $100 per student.

Learn more about this class and its teacher

View Joan's Flickr photos

 

 

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

 

 


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