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Ceramics - Summer 2008

   

Ceramics Open Studio

No Instruction Days/Times: varies, check schedule at studio

Intermediate Throwing

Sam Dowd April 23 – May 28

Beginning Throwing

Jenny Dowd

June 2 – July 14

Check It Out!

Staff

Session I: May 18
Session II: August 24

Glazing Refresher

Sam Dowd

Session I: June 8
Session II: August 21

Form & Smoke: Pit, Raku & Sagger Firing

Sam Dowd

June 3 – July 9

Building It Big With Clay

Sam Dowd

June 3 – July 22

     

 

 
 

Ceramics Open Studio
Ceramics Department staff (no instruction)
Open daily when no classes are in session, schedule varies and is posted in the
Ceramics Studio
$100 for an unlimited monthly pass or a punch card of 7 sessions (valid for 4 months)
Art Association membership is required

Open studio schedule varies and is posted in the Ceramics Studio. Both options cost $100 and include one 25 pound bag of clay, firing and glazing fees. Additional clay may be purchased for $16 per bag. No instruction is included with open studio access.

 

 

 

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Intermediate Throwing
Sam Dowd
April 23 - May 28
Wednesday, 6 – 9pm
$165 ($140 members)
6 week class
Ceramics Studio
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For the intermediate potter, this class will focus on perfecting throwing skills using larger amounts of clay to create composite forms such as teapots, casseroles, covered jars, and glazing skills using a variety of dipping, spraying and waxing techniques.

 

 

 

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Beginning Throwing
Jenny Dowd
June 2 – July 14
Monday, 6:30 – 9:30pm
$200 ($175 members)
7 week class
Ceramics Studio
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For the beginning potter, this class will cover the basic skills needed to throw a simple pot including cups, mugs, bowls and plates. We will discuss the do’s and don'ts of handling clay, firing and glazing techniques. Students will leave the class with the skills to proceed to an intermediate level class.

 
 

 

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Check It Out!
Staff
Session I: May 18
Session II: August 24
Sunday, 4 – 7pm
$40 ($30 members)
Clay Studio
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A one three-hour Sunday session for adults who are interested in experimenting with hand building clay for the first time! Before venturing into one of our regular classes find out if you want to learn more while having fun in our relaxed classroom environment. Invite your friends to join you; a great way to spend a weekend evening.

 
 

 

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Glazing Refresher
Sam Dowd
Session I: June 8
Wednesday, 6 - 9pm
Session II: August 21
Thursday, 6:30 – 8:30pm
$25
Clay Studio
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Brush up on some methods to glaze your pottery. Learn the rules of the studio by learning several methods in the surface application of the high fire, low fire and RAKU glazes.

 
 

 

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  Form & Smoke: Pit, Raku & Sagger Firing
Sam Dowd
June 3 – July 9
Wednesday 6:30 – 9:30pm
$175  ($150  members)
6 week class
Clay Studio
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This class will explore various alternate firing techniques that combines primitive firing methods with contemporary surface making. The first half of the class will concentrate on producing pieces to fire and preparation of surfaces, the second half of the class will focus on the three different firing processes.
(Must have previous throwing or hand building experience)
 
 

 

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Building It Big With Clay
Sam Dowd
June 3 – July 22
Tuesday 6:30 – 9:30pm
$250 ($225 members)
8 week class
Clay Studio
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This class concentrates on the building and installation of ceramic work outdoors. Projects include wall mounted sculptural tiles, Mexican chimineas, and large sectional pieces.  Lectures will address the use of epoxy adhesives and other considerations of putting work in the outdoor environment. This class will use special sculptural clay. (Must have previous hand building experience)