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Nature Luminaries
Friday, 6:00 pm – 8:00pm
October 23 | Ages 8 – 13

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Class Description:

In this class students will learn to create a nature luminary, made out of found sticks, feathers, and yarn. First students will look at examples of work created by artists who use nature as their muse and even as material, then students will construct a luminary from sticks and and weave the outside walls with yarn. Students will then adorn their 3D huts with feathers, beads and tassels.

What You’ll Learn:

Students will learn….Creative use of nature materials.Basic sculpture-building and 3D design.Beginner weaving techniques

What You’ll Leave With:

Students will leave with creative ways to use the natural world around them, a luminary, and a plastic tea-light to illuminate their sculpture.

Deadline to register by: October 20

Instructor: Charity Rust-Jordan

Supply List

All Supplies Included.

Spooky Ceramic Cats & Dogs!
Friday, 6:00 pm
October 2nd | Ages 14-99+

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Class:

Just in time for spooky season, make your own hand-built ceramic cat OR dog! Walk through all the steps to complete your own custom ceramic cat, then pick out a glaze (yes, there is black), and pick up your finished, fired four-legged friend in time for Halloween!

What You’ll Learn:

During this class, students will learn the fundamental steps to create their own ceramic cat or dog.

These include :

  • Slab building
  • Slipping and scoring
  • Basic finishing techniques
  • Simple surface decoration

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of this class, students will have learned some introductory skills to hand building and will have their very own ceramic cat or dog!

(Student work will go through two firings after the workshop has been completed. Baker Hunt will provide glaze options for the students and will glaze their work for them. Students will be contacted, via email, once their pottery has finished firing and is available for pick up on a later date.)

Instructor:  Charity Rust-Jordan 

Recommended: Ages 14-15 years of age be accompanied by a paying Adult (16+).

Supply List

All Supplies Included

Ceramic Bobbleheads!
Friday, 6:00 pm
November 6th | Ages 9-13

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Class:

Learn to make your very own ceramic bobblehead! In this class students will learn the steps to design and hand build their very own bobble head out of clay.

What You’ll Learn:

During this class, students will learn the fundamental steps to create their own bobble head.

These include :

  • Building and shaping clay from pinch pots
  • Basic finishing techniques
  • Simple surface decoration

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of this class, students will have learned some introductory skills to hand building and will have their very own custom ceramic bobblehead!

(Student work will go through two firings after the workshop has been completed. Students will be contacted, via email, once their pottery has finished firing and is available for pick up on a later date.)

Instructor:  Charity Rust-Jordan 

Supply List

All Supplies Included

Mindful Art
Thursdays, 3:00 pm
October 22 – November 12 | Ages 16-99+

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Class:

Work in various art mediums while learning how to practice mindfulness.  Begin class with a guided meditation, followed by an art project using a different medium each week. Learn how to practice mindfulness not only in your artmaking, but in your everyday life.

What You’ll Learn:

You will learn mindfulness techniques to incorporate in your everyday life, how to apply these techniques into your art practice, and beginning skills in various art mediums.

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of each class meeting you will leave refreshed with a better mental and physical well-being, basic skills and knowledge in various art mediums, and skills to help with anxiety and stress.

Instructor:  Charity Rust-Jordan 

Supply List

All Supplies Included

Youth Handbuilding
Saturday, 9:00am
October 24 – November 14 | Ages 8-13

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Explore the magic of clay as we create beautiful pieces of pottery, in a positive and creative atmosphere. This class focuses on the foundations of clay handling, technique development, glazing, and decorating as they work on teacher-led projects and practices.

Students are required to follow the instructor’s curriculum. Only work produced from that curriculum will be fired.

What You’ll Learn:

Student’s will learn fundamental skills in handbuiling such as building from pinch pots and coils, introductory surface decoration, and the basics of glazing.

What You’ll Leave With:

Students taking this class will learn introductory skills in ceramics and will leave with 2-5 pieces.

(Students will submit glazed works for final firing on the last class of the session. Students will be contacted, via email, once their pottery has finished firing and available for pick up on a later date)

Instructor:  Charity Rust-Jordan

Supply List

All Supplies Included

Intermediate Handbuilding
Tuesdays, 6:00 pm
September 22 – November 10 | Ages 16-99+

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Class:

Explore the magic of clay as you learn the uniquely expressive qualities of clay when you develop more advanced handbuilding techniques from previous handbuilding classes, to create both functional and sculptural work. Students will explore advanced pinching, coiling, slab making, and surface alteration as they work on teacher-led projects and practices. Come join us and create your next favorite fictional piece or your new favorite piece of home décor!

What You’ll Learn:

In a group learning environment, you will learn step-by-step instructions to develop more in-depth hand-building techniques including pinching, coiling, slab-making., unique shaping techniques, and surface manipulation to create functional and/or sculptural ceramic projects designed by the instructor.

*It is preferred that students have previously take a beginning handbuilding course before rolling, or have previous clay working experience.*

***(Students are required to follow the instructor’s curriculum. Only work produced from that curriculum will be fired.)***

What You’ll Leave With:

Depending on the disciplinary skill of the student, a student may leave with 7-9 completed pieces of pottery from 25lb bag of clay.

(Students will submit glazed works for final firing on the last class of the session. Students will be contacted, via email, once their pottery has finished firing and available for pick up on a later date)

Instructor:  Charity Rust-Jordan  

Supply List

Students will need to bring:

  1. Own set of clay tools
  2. Small clay work sponge
  3. Approx. 2ft x 2ft piece of Canvas
  4. (Optional but recommended) Small/detail paintbrushes for glazing
  5. (Optional but recommended) Plastic bags for wrapping work

Students will be provided:

  1. Shelf space as close to their creation station as possible
  2. (1x) bag of clay

Links to Class Required Items:

  1. Clay / Throwing Tools
  2. Small clay work sponge
    • We recommend buying a basic toolkit with a small sponge included.
  3. Canvas
    • We recommend a minimum of 2ft x 2ft piece.

Beginner Handbuilding
Tuesdays, 3:30 pm
September 22 – November 10 | Ages 16-99+

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Class:

Explore the magic of clay as you learn the uniquely expressive qualities of clay to create pottery and sculpture.  Students will create beautifully glazed and fired ceramic ware as they work on teacher-led projects and practices. Come join us and create your next favorite fictional piece or your new favorite piece of home décor.

What You’ll Learn:

In a group learning environment, you will learn step-by-step instructions to develop various hand-building techniques including pinching, coiling, slab-making., unique shaping techniques, and surface manipulation to create functional and/or sculptural ceramic projects designed by the instructor.

***(Students are required to follow the instructor’s curriculum. Only work produced from that curriculum will be fired.)***

What You’ll Leave With:

Depending on the disciplinary skill of the student, a student may leave with 7-9 completed pieces of pottery from 25lb bag of clay.

(Students will submit glazed works for final firing on the last class of the session. Students will be contacted, via email, once their pottery has finished firing and available for pick up on a later date)

Instructor:  Charity Rust-Jordan 

Supply List

Students will need to bring:

  1. Own set of clay tools
  2. Small clay work sponge
  3. Approx. 2ft x 2ft piece of Canvas
  4. (Optional but recommended) Small/detail paintbrushes for glazing
  5. (Optional but recommended) Plastic bags for wrapping work
  6. Notebook & pencil/pen

Students will be provided:

  1. Shelf space as close to their creation station as possible
  2. (1x) bag of clay

Links to Class Required Items:

  1. Clay / Throwing Tools
  2. Small clay work sponge
    • We recommend buying a basic toolkit with a small sponge included.
  3. Canvas
    • We recommend a minimum of 2ft x 2ft piece.