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Explore hand-building, wheel throwing, and glazing techniques in ceramic classes for beginners to advanced potters.

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Large Forms on the Potter's Wheel 

Mondays, 9:30am-12pm | This advanced class is for students interested in creating large, complex forms on the wheel. Learn techniques to successfully throw large forms such as bowls, platters, and vases. Please note this class is limited to six, so students will get maximum personal attention. Materials List

110002

Start date: 04/16/18

Days of the Week : Weekly - Mon .

Weekly - Mon 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (4/16/2018-6/25/2018)

Materials Cost: $50.00

10 sessions.

Tuition: $370.00

Instructor : Barry Zawacki 

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Dynamics of Throwing Functional Pottery 

Mondays, 12:30-3pm | This class is for those eager to experiment! Focus is on finishing techniques, expanding on simple forms, and using a variety of methods. Materials List

110003

Start date: 04/16/18

Days of the Week : Weekly - Mon .

Weekly - Mon 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM (4/16/2018-6/25/2018)

Materials Cost: $50.00

10 sessions.

Tuition: $340.00

Instructor : Lisette Bedoya 

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Magic in the Machines: New Projects with Ceramic Equipment 

Mondays, 3:30-6pm | The Ceramics studio has all sorts of great equipment including extruders, a slab roller, and wheels.  It also contains textures, gadgets, and hidden treasures just waiting to be discovered and become part of your designs. In this class, we will explore ways to utilize the underappreciated studio assets to create both sculptural and functioning ceramic items. Along the way, we will seek out ways to develop your personal style and make our machines your friends. This will class will give participants the opportunity to push clay and imagination to the limit as we create everything from perfume bottles and vases, to chalices and architectural features. Materials List

110004

Start date: 04/16/18

Days of the Week : Weekly - Mon .

Weekly - Mon 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM (4/16/2018-6/25/2018)

Materials Cost: $50.00

10 sessions.

Tuition: $340.00

Instructor : Peter Syak 

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Cups to Casseroles: Exploring the Potter's Wheel & Beyond 

Mondays, 7-9:30pm | The potter’s wheel is the foundational tool to create limitless vessels – not all of them round. Expand both your skills and knowledge of forms while making a variety of thrown and hand-built objects. Explore creative techniques in finishing, decorating and trimming. We cover glaze strategies and design approaches during both individual and group critiques. Materials List

110005

Start date: 04/16/18

Days of the Week : Weekly - Mon .

Weekly - Mon 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM (4/16/2018-6/25/2018)

Materials Cost: $50.00

10 sessions.

Tuition: $340.00

Instructor : Peter Syak 

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Sip & Sample Summer Art Camp (21+) 

Sip wine and sample art—what better way to spend summer evenings? Each week as you enjoy a glass of wine and a little nibble, expert instructors will introduce you to new media, including ceramics, painting, pastel, drawing and more. Absolutely no previous experience is necessary. Perfect for groups of friends, couples or singles who want to create in a festive, relaxed atmosphere.   WEEKLY PROJECTS CERAMICS Roll up your sleeves! Create your very own mug or bowl on the potter’s wheel.   PAINTING Enjoy the view! Step-by-step instruction will be given to create a beautiful landscape painting.   MIXED MEDIA Mix it up! Cut, glue and repeat while creating your own collage.   PEN & INK Get to the point! Experience the art of pen & ink by learning several techniques.   MOSAICS Piece it together! If you’ve always wanted to try mosaics, here’s your chance while creating your very own stepping stone.   PASTEL Turn a simple landscape photograph into an amazing work of art using vivid pastel.  

180009

Start date: 07/11/18

Days of the Week : Weekly - Wed .

Weekly - Wed 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM (7/11/2018-8/15/2018)

Materials Cost: $0.00

6 sessions.

Tuition: $295.00

Instructor : TBD 

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  Surface & Decoration 

Add a little something to your pottery!  Whether looking to experiment with slip, carving, wet altering on the wheel or just trying to finesse your trimming skills, this class is for you! Get exposed to something more in-depth to add to your throwing skills. This is a limited size class, so expect a lot of personal attention! Materials List

110018

Start date: 07/16/18

Days of the Week : Weekly - Mon .

Weekly - Mon 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM (7/16/2018-8/20/2018)

Materials Cost: $30.00

6 sessions.

Tuition: $225.00

Instructor : Lisette Bedoya 

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Large Forms on the Potter's Wheel (summer) 

This advanced class is for students interested in creating large, complex forms on the wheel. Learn techniques to successfully throw large forms such as bowls, platters, and vases. Please note this class is limited to six, so students will get maximum personal attention. Please click on materials list below. Materials List

110027

Start date: 07/16/18

Days of the Week : Weekly - Mon .

Weekly - Mon 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM (7/16/2018-8/20/2018)

Materials Cost: $30.00

6 sessions.

Tuition: $245.00

Instructor : Barry Zawacki 

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Raku Prep Class 

Raku fever is in the house! Excited to get a head start on the fall Raku firing? Get ahead of the game by throwing and decorating a handful of pieces in this six-week course. Taping techniques and glazing will be covered. This class is limited to six students for maximum individual attention. 

110030

Start date: 07/17/18

Days of the Week : Weekly - Tue .

Weekly - Tue 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM (7/17/2018-8/21/2018)

Materials Cost: $30.00

6 sessions.

Tuition: $245.00

Instructor : Lisette Bedoya 

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NEW! So That's How You Throw! (summer) 

Learn a step-by-step approach to throwing, with a Japanese spin “thrown” in. From effortless spiral wedging, efficient centering and opening, learn to throw off the mound, raise the wall and shape the form, and trim leather-hard clay with a Japanese twist. Experience an organic, yet methodical approach to the potter’s wheel and work in concert with clay’s natural flow and movement. This course is perfect for beginners or students who want to improve their throwing skills with extra class instruction. Clay and tool kits for this class are available to purchase at the Art Center.

110028

Start date: 07/17/18

Days of the Week : Weekly - Tue .

Weekly - Tue 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM (7/17/2018-8/21/2018)

Materials Cost: $30.00

6 sessions.

Tuition: $225.00

Instructor : Vicki Lederman 

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NEW! Special Glazing Techniques (summer) 

Learn avant-garde glazing techniques to give your pots an artistic flair! Come to each class with several bisque platters, tiles, and open forms to experiment on.  Try out new kinds of glazing techniques in the first four classes, with the last class to discuss what we learned. Glazing techniques will include: glaze feathering, trailing, and combing; glaze marbling, bubbling, spin glazing, and mocha diffusion; glaze inlay and stenciling, faux Japanese fire flashing and Bizenware. Please click on link below for materials list. Materials List

110029

Start date: 07/18/18

Days of the Week : Weekly - Wed .

Weekly - Wed 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM (7/18/2018-8/22/2018)

Materials Cost: $30.00

6 sessions.

Tuition: $225.00

Instructor : Vicki Lederman 

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  Beginning/Intermediate Wheel Throwing 

Enter the world of wheel-thrown pottery! Throw pottery on the wheel, trim, and apply surface decorating techniques. Learn all the steps needed to create and finish beautiful vases, bowls and plates, including glazing techniques. Materials List

110019

Start date: 07/19/18

Days of the Week : Weekly - Thu .

Weekly - Thu 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM (7/19/2018-8/23/2018)

Materials Cost: $30.00

6 sessions.

Tuition: $225.00

Instructor : Lisette Bedoya 

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Wild & Wacky Wheel Throwing Techniques 

Expand your ceramic skills by experimenting with free-throwing wheel techniques and create one-of-a-kind flowing forms. Some techniques to be explored include: using different-consistency clays; adding texture, fluting, or scarring; letting the shapes swirl and distort; and throwing while only touching the inside of the piece. For students with good throwing skills who want to experiment with free-throwing techniques. Be amazed at the wild & wacky ceramics you create! Bisque firing is included in the workshop fee.

100094

Start date: 07/28/18

Days of the Week : Weekly -Sun, Sat .

Weekly - Sat, Sun 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7/28/2018-7/29/2018)

Materials Cost: $20.00

2 sessions.

Tuition: $200.00

Instructor : Vicki Lederman 

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