Spring/Summer Classes 2013

"Often people want to try the wheel because they are intrigued by the beauty and magic of the hands as they spin the clay into form. While others enjoy the more pensive pinching, coiling or slab work, not knowing where the form will go until it becomes. Here is an opportunity to experiment with both techniques and understand the versatility of the material." - Ada Pilar Cruz

OUR SATURDAY CLASSES HAVE MOVED TO WEDNESDAY FOR THE SUMMER

Kids N' Clay with Jon Torres
An introduction to ceramics where we will explore basic methods of hand-building with clay. Students create projects where they use their imagination, learn technical clay skills, and have fun! We will explore both functional and sculptural projects.
6 Wednesdays, June 12 - July 24
from 4:00pm - 5:30pm
$150 + $36 materials fee

Introduction to Clay with Jon Torres

A Saturday clay class for beginners who are interested in experimenting with both throwing on the pottery wheel and handbuilding. On the wheel we will cover basic wedging, centering, and trimming to create functional forms for the home. We will also cover the basics of handbuilding including pinch, coil, and slab methods of building. Students can pursue whichever method inspires them!

5 Wednesdays, June 12 - July 24 (no class July 17th)
from 6:30pm - 9:30pm
$175 + $30 materials fee + firing fees** 

NEW ADDED: Teens on the Wheel with Jon Torres

6 Thursdays, June 13 - July 25 (no class July 4th)
from 5:00pm - 7:00pm
$210 + $36 materials fee + firing fees**

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Seniors' Ceramics: Form and Function with Karen Jaimes
Beginner/ Intermediate
Learn basic hand-building techniques, such as pinch pot, slab, slip and score, and coil. Create relief tiles, a human bust, and other fun clay sculptures. Students explore various decorating techniques, such as Mishima, appliqué, sgraffito and impression. Students will have completed artworks throughout the session. No experience necessary. Be ready to learn and have fun!

Mondays 2:30pm - 4:30pm
$25 per class + firing fees**

Intermediate Wheel Level I/II with Deborah Lecce
Beginner/ Intermediate
This class is for students who have taken a prior wheel class. We will continue to explore and build necessary skills to take our pieces to the next step. Weekly demonstrations with individual attention for each student.

8 Tuesdays June 11 - July 30 from 6:30pm - 9:30pm

$280 + $48 materials fee + firing fees**

Advanced Wheel Level II with Deborah Lecce
Intermediate/Advanced
Learn new techniques on and off the potters wheel. Students will work with combined and altered form, creating sets as well as continuing to build on throwing skills.

8 Tuesdays June 11 - July 30 from 1:30pm - 4:30pm

$280 + $48 materials fee + firing fees**