Spring 2024: Clay & Ceramics

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REGISTRATION OPEN - CLICK THE CLASS LINKS (below) TO REGISTER!

Wheel Throwing 
5 weeks | 9 - Adult
Get your hands dirty during this introduction to the pottery wheel. Students use table top wheels to explore the basics of centering, pulling, and shaping clay into cylinders and bowls. They will refine their pieces by trimming them and add color to their work with glaze. This class is designed for absolute beginners or those who want to improve their basic throwing skills. Glazed pieces will be ready 10 days after final class. Students keep their toolkit - one time supply fee.
Instructor: Susan Rawls
Tue        4/2-4/30             5:30-7:00pm
Tue        4/2-4/30             7:15-8:45pm
5 week Price: Resident $90 / Non-Resident $108
Supply Fee: $20 – cash or check for tools due to the instructor on the first day of class

Handbuilding with Clay
3 Weeks | 18 +
Explore the wonders of working with clay. Students are introduced to hand building as they create functional or whimsical pieces using coil, slab and pinch techniques. They may freebuild or work on projects inspired by demonstrations. Students are encouraged to accentuate their work with details and textures.They will finish their pieces by adding color with glaze. This class is designed for absolute beginners or those who want to improve their basic hand building skills. Glazed work will be ready 10 days after final class. 
Instructor: Sue Rawls
Tue    5/7 - 5/21      5:30 - 7:00 pm
Tue    5/7 - 5/21      7:15 - 8:45 pm
Price: Resident $55 / Non-Resident $66

Club Mud
4 OR 5 weeks | 6 - 13 years
Create, play and discover the wonder of working with clay. Students are introduced to hand building techniques as they invent forms and add details to their creations. Students have the option to free build or to work on projects inspired by weekly demonstrations. They will add color to their work with glaze the final week of class. No prior experience needed. Class may be taken repeatedly. Glazed work will be ready 10 days after final class. 
Instructor: Susan Rawls
Thu       4/4-5/2               4:00-5:30pm
*Thu     5/23-6/13           4:00-5:30pm
5 week Price: Resident $85 / Non-Resident $102
*4 week Price: Resident $68 / Non-Resident $82

Family Clay Nights

Register for one or ALL of these family clay nights!
Come as a family and discover the joy of working with clay. Create unique pieces inspired by themes and demonstrations. Participants build their project from clay the first week; then return the second week to apply color to their bisqued pieces with glaze. Fired pieces will be available for pick up about 10 days later. *An adult needs to register with child(ren) 12 and under. All participants must register.

Family Clay Night: Flower Filled Vase
2 weeks | 6 - Adult
Create a personalized vase and fill it with colorful flowers that never wilt. A lovely gift for Mother’s Day.
Instructor: Sue Rawls
Thu    4/11 & 4/18    6-7:30pm
Price: Resident $22 / $ Non-Resident $26

Family Clay Night: Bowls or Lidded Pots
2 weeks | 6 - Adult
Design a unique bowl or lidded pot to hold keys, change or other small items. A nifty gift for Fathers Day.
Instructor: Sue Rawls
Thu    5/23 & 5/30    6-7:30pm
Price: Resident $22 / $ Non-Resident $26