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Youth Handbuilding
Thursdays, 9:00am
July 9 – 30 | Ages 7-11

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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:  Matthew Littekan

Supply List

All Supplies Included

Beginner Sculpture: Reptiles
Monday, 6:30 pm
June 1 – July 27 | Ages 16-99+

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***No Classes The Week Of June 29th – July 5th***

Class:

Snakes, lizards, frogs, oh my! In this Sculpture class, learn how to use hand building techniques, photo references, and glaze decoration to create your favorite reptiles or amphibians. This beginner level class introduces sculpture techniques to students who have had prior experience with clay and will have a focus on scaled and slimy creatures like geckos, turtles, salamanders, etc.

What You’ll Learn:

In a group learning environment, you will learn step-by-step instructions of the fundamentals of basic handbuilding construction techniques such as: pinch pots, slabs, coil, and additive and subtractive processes. Students will work from high-quality life photos to enhance their skills of observation to translate, line, angle, shape, and form into three-dimensional sculptures. You will also learn sculptural techniques such as carving, texturing, dynamic and in-the-round posing, balance, and positive and negative space compositions as you create your favorite mammals.  Along with this, students will also learn about basic glazing finishing skills for completing your ceramic sculptures.

***(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, they will leave with 1-3 completed pieces by the end of this class.

(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)

Deadline to register by: May 27th 

Instructor: Amy Pellegrino

Supply List

Students will need to bring:

  1. Own set of clay tools
  2. Small clay work sponge
  3. Approximately 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. Reference photos of chosen mammals will be needed after the first week of class
  7. (optional but recommended) Any sized notebook

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.

Teen Open Studio Ceramics
Fridays, 9:00am
July 10 – 24 | Ages 13-17

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In this class students will be given time to work though projects they have envisioned and freedom to create as they think. An open space for students to work with clay and not feel judgment to create a specific piece or for it to look a certain way.

What You’ll Learn:

Students will learn to independently work with clay and build on knowledge they already have with ideas they have wanted to work with.

What You’ll Leave With:

Students will leave with hand built ceramic pieces. Using their knowledge of basic hand building principles and their imagination.

(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:  Saylor Siegert

Supply List

  • One Notebook

Beginner Handbuilding
Tuesdays, 3:30 pm
June 9 – July 28 | Ages 16-99+

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***No Classes The Week Of June 29th – July 5th***

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)

Deadline to register by: May 28th 

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.

Intermediate Handbuilding
Tuesdays, 6:00 pm
June 9 – July 28 | Ages 16-99+

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***No Classes The Week Of June 29th – July 5th***

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)

Deadline to register by: May 28th 

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
Thursdays, 6:30 pm
June 4 – July 30 | Ages 16-99+

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***No Classes The Week Of June 29th – July 5th***

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)

Deadline to register by: May 30th 

Instructor: Amy Pellegrino 

Supply List

Students will need to bring:

  1. Own set of clay tools
  2. Small clay work sponge
  3. Approximately 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
Wednesdays, 9:00 am
June 3 – July 29 | Ages 16-99+

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***No Classes The Week Of June 29th – July 5th***

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)

Deadline to register by: May 29th 

Instructor: Amy Pellegrino 

Supply List

Students will need to bring:

  1. Own set of clay tools
  2. Small clay work sponge
  3. Approximately 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.

Youth Handbuilding
Saturday, 9:00am
January 10 – January 31 | Ages 9-14

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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