0701 - All Levels
Pottery - From Tumbler to Teapot
INSTRUCTOR: Neugebauer
Monday(s), 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
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| Various methods of clay construction will be explored, including hand building with special emphasis on the potter's wheel for both functional and decorative pottery forms, from bowls to cups, to vases and teapots. Glazing and decorating explored. Students must have completed beginner class. Limited to 12 students. |
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0702 - Advanced
Pottery - From Tumbler to Teapot
INSTRUCTOR: Neugebauer
Monday(s), 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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| Various methods of clay construction will be explored, including hand building with special emphasis on the potter's wheel for both functional and decorative pottery forms, from bowls to cups, to vases and teapots. Glazing and decorating explored. Students must have completed beginner class. Limited to 12 students. |
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0703 - All Levels
Pottery
INSTRUCTOR: Chesek
Tuesday(s), 7:15 pm - 9:45 pm
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| This class will introduce hand building and wheel throwing techniques and feature instructor demonstrations each week for the beginner’s benefit. There will be an emphasis on catering to the individual and support for reaching personal goals for more advanced students. Pertinent information on clay bodies, glazes, and firing will also be included. All levels. |
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0704 - All Levels
Pottery
INSTRUCTOR: Brennan
Friday(s), 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
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| Emphasis on hand building techniques. Explore approaches for decorative and functional forms, combining clay colors for special effects. Study oxides and chemicals for unglazed clay surface. Wheel throwing for experienced students wishing to work independently. Demonstrations, individual projects and critiques. All levels. Conveniently scheduled before Open Pottery Studio (see Open Studio section) for those who wish to extend their creative momentum. |
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0705 - All Levels
Ceramic Tiles
INSTRUCTOR: Syak
Thursday(s), 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
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| Students will take a humorously serious look at the world of ceramic tiles and hand built forms. Learn to design, create, and display various types of ceramic tiles and discover the ancient secret of how to keep them flat. Hand building techniques from simple pinch pots and trays, to complex slab built forms also covered. Individual projects and specific areas of interest will be developed and encouraged. One-on-one and group critiques. |
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0706 - Beginner
Beginner and Intermediate Wheel Throwing
INSTRUCTOR: Signorile
Thursday(s), 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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| An introduction to creating wheel thrown pottery. Learn the processes of centering, opening, and raising the clay. Particular emphasis is on form and function. Take each step to finishing the pot, including trimming, texturing and glazing techniques. Individual attention. |
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0708 - Advanced
Teapots and Tall Vessels
INSTRUCTOR: Neugebauer
Monday(s), 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
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| A special focus on the art of making teapots, both wheel-thrown and hand built; plus a continuous development of techniques for making tall and large forms. Demonstrations and individual instruction. For intermediate to advanced students with at least one previous full ceramics class required. If uncertain about qualifications please check with instructor. Limited to 12 students. |
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0709 - All Levels
Turn, Turn, Turn
INSTRUCTOR: Neugebauer
Monday(s), 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
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| Learn the basics or increase your skill in creating thrown pottery, from functional ware such as cups and bowls to more decorative, sculptural forms. Individual attention is underscored to reach the student on his/her level of proficiency. Demonstrations on throwing and glazing supplement the class. Some previous wheel experience required. Hand builders welcome. Limited to 12 students |
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0710 - All Levels
Pottery: The Best of Everything
INSTRUCTOR: Chang
Wednesday(s), 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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| This class covers a variety of techniques and styles inherent in the clay medium, from Handbuilding to Wheel Throwing. This class, offered by the ceramics studio staff, will cover all styles from traditional to contemporary. Weekly critiques will be offered. |
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0713 - Beginner
Intro to Ceramics
INSTRUCTOR: Neugebauer
Monday(s), 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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| A perfect introductory class for those who want to get their hands wet and learn how to work with clay on the wheel. Learn important techniques such as centering, forming, opening, and raising. Step by step instruction provides a solid foundation for creating wheel thrown pieces. Decorative elements, surface pattern & texture, and glazing also covered. Limited to 10 beginner students. |
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0720 - All Levels
New Summer Class: Ceramics
INSTRUCTOR: Sejda
Monday(s), 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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| Various methods of clay construction will be explored, including hand building with emphasis on the potter\'s wheel for both functional and decorative pottery forms, from bowls, cups, and vases. Glazing and decorating explored. Demonstrations and individual instruction at all levels. Limited to 14 students. |
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0721 - All Levels
New Summer Class: Ceramics
INSTRUCTOR: Sejda
Wednesday(s), 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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| Various methods of clay construction will be explored, including hand building with emphasis on the potter\'s wheel for both functional and decorative pottery forms, from bowls, cups, and vases. Glazing and decorating explored. Demonstrations and individual instruction at all levels. Limited to 14 students. |
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