Classes
Hand-building Class
2.5 to 3 hours, once a week for 5 weeks
Hand-building is a technique used to shape clay into a variety of forms by the use of your hands, tools and a variety of equipment. The potters wheel is not used in this class. Some of the forms that can be created while we are together are, plates, bowls, cups, mugs, planters, vases, small sculptures. There will be four methods taught in this once a week five week session 2.5-3 hour class…..pinching clay, coiling clay, and creating forms using slabs. This lesson offers you the experience of gaining a solid base to understanding the techniques involved in making/creating clay vessels along with information around the history and cultures who have used these techniques in the past along with being exposed to some of the modern day clay artists who commit their work to the hand-building process of working with clay.
I provide a learning environment that is fun, relaxing and fully support and encourage creative individuality , You supply your enthusiasm and want to learn. All of my clay teaching offerings are backed up by the years I have spent teaching in all kinds of learning environments. No experience necessary in registering for this class. If you have had experience…there is always something new to learn.
Fees and Registration
$375 .00 + $40.00 ($415.00) Materials includes all clay, use of tools and equipment, and glazing/firing pots that are made in class. Upon registration for Hand-building classes, dates, time, and selection of projects to be made will be decided upon.
*Gather a friend or two for there is a two participant minimum with a four person maximum in order for the class to be held.
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Things To Know
All pottery made in all classes will be ready for pick up 3 weeks after class end. With the exception of the Raku class in which the pieces will be ready to take home at the end of the second class. I will notify you when pieces are ready to be picked up. Please bring a box and wrapping materials when picking pots up to keep them protected in transport.
What to wear and what to bring:
Wear clothing you don’t mind getting messy in. For Raku work shops it is important that you wear closed toed shoes, tie hair back, wear cotton clothing and long pants…no polyester.
Bring hair ties for hair, an old small towel, an apron if you want to and make sure to trim long fingernails. They really get in the way while working with clay.
Cancellation policy:: . Things happen and if there is a need to cancel you may do so and you will receive a credit for the amount already paid to go towards a future class to be used within one year. I am unable to offer rescheduling for missed classes.
To Register : Please use the Inquire form below and in the messages section indicate what class you would like to participate in…including which session for summer Kids Clay mini-camps. I will reach out to you to confirm placement in class and provide information for payment methods.
Summer Kids Classes:Clay and Nature
Ages 6-11
June 25-27 9:00-12:00
In this truly fun and educational class we will be exploring and learning about the local flora and fauna and reinforcing that learning thru creating in the clay medium.Each child will come away with three works of ceramic art that will all be linked to the daily theme of nature…..trees, birds, fish, may all be possible topics for exploration.
My studio and its setting provide a beautiful, relaxing, environment that hold and house some of the plants and animals we which will be featured as subject matter in our time together. The teaching approach is gentle and encourages individualism in the approach to creating. This experience for your child is backed by years my years as an art/clay educator, Mother, and lover of nature. Your children will truly have a wonderful time.
Class size will be kept to 8 participants with a minimum of 6 participants for the class to be held.
Fee: $175.00 per participant per session
Singular Hand-building Class:Try It
One 2.5-3 hour class
This one session class is perfect for friends day/night out, birthday, date night. We will be making one to two pieces of usable pottery
.Upon registration for Hand-building classes dates, time, and selection of projects will be discussed and chosen.
Fee for 2 participants….$120 per person
Fee for 3-4 participants…...$100 per person
Fee for a private party of 6-8 $85.00 per person
Raku Workshops
Raku is an ancient quick firing method that originated in Japan. It is fun and exciting way to experience making and firing pottery in an unconventional, hands on way. The first class will be devoted to a basic understanding to the history of Raku pottery which will lead us into creating two pieces of pottery to be fired the following session. The pots will be left to dry and bisque fired to ready them for the second session in which we will be glazing and firing them in the Raku Kiln. This is a quick firing method in which all the pots will be ready to take home at the end of the second session or the end of the day in the one day workshop.
TWO SESSION WORKSHOP…..Two four hour class sessions with a week in between. Dates and times will be determined when a minimum of four participants have registered six maximum This is a great family or friend experience.
Registration fee: $275.00 includes all supplemental materials, clay, glazes,firing and use of safety gear.
ONE SESSION……Six hour Raku experience in which participants will bring their own bisque ware. This session will include Horse Hair Firing. Dates and times will be determined when four participants are registered. Participation is limited in order to experience both Raku and Horse Hair Fire and allowing participants more room in the kiln.
Registration fee: $245.00 which includes all glazing,supplemental materials, use of safety equipment. If you require a bisque fire for your pots there is a small fee which will be determined in conjunction with how many pieces will be fired.
Raku is an ancient quick firing method that originated in Japan. It is fun and exciting way to experience making and firing pottery in an unconventional, hands on way. The first class will be devoted to a basic understanding to the history and process of Raku pottery which will lead us into creating pottery to be fired the following session. The pots will be left to dry and bisque fired to ready them for the second session in which we will be glazing and firing them in the Raku Kiln. This is a quick firing method in which all the pots will be ready to take home at the end of the second session.
SAFETY is the utmost importance!!! I will be teaching and stressing the safety protocol around Raku firing and will have all supplies necessary for the process.
. For Raku work shop it is important that you wear closed toed shoes, tie hair back, wear cotton clothing and long pants…no polyester.
Upon registration for Raku workshop dates, time, and selection of projects to be made will be discussed and chosen. Details and outline of time will be sent upon registration. Please submit registration fee upon signing up to hold your place.