Kids Pottery By Wheel & Hand
Students will work on the potter’s wheel and learn hand building methods as well.
Beginners will learn all the basics of pottery while returning students will get a chance to
improve their skills on new projects. Students can make some pieces to use for food and
drink; there will also be time to explore their own ideas. Several finishing and glazing
techniques will be taught. Fee payable with tuition $20.00
Making Pottery – Pas De Deux: Session A
Veteran instructors Anita Griffith and Robert Parrott team-up to combine the best of their approaches to teaching pottery. Alternating weeks of instruction, Anita and Bob will offer a comprehensive survey of hand building and wheel throwing, with an emphasis on form, function, and development of personal style and expression. Learn about ceramic shapes and uses, from cups, bowls and plates to vases, bottles and teapots. Beginners are welcome and will learn all the basics of forming and glazing. Intermediate and advanced students will be challenged to work toward more refined products and to design independent projects with guidance and demonstrations.
Making Pottery – Pas De Deux: Session B
Veteran instructors Anita Griffith and Robert Parrott team-up to combine the best of their approaches to teaching pottery. Alternating weeks of instruction, Anita and Bob will offer a comprehensive survey of hand building and wheel throwing, with an emphasis on form, function, and development of personal style and expression. Learn about ceramic shapes and uses, from cups, bowls and plates to vases, bottles and teapots. Beginners are welcome and will learn all the basics of forming and glazing. Intermediate and advanced students will be challenged to work toward more refined products and to design independent projects with guidance and demonstrations.
Explorations In Clay
In addition to developing the fundamentals of wheel-throwing and hand building, this course will explore various alternative firing techniques including pit-firing, raku, smoke firings and more. We will also experiment with unconventional surface treatments. The course is open to students of all levels. The only requirement is the desire to grow your skills and challenge your ceramic creativity.
Expression In Clay
Find your seat within this group of beginner to advanced potters. Set individual goals while exploring a dynamic range of skills including wheel throwing and hand-building, as well as skills for finishing your work including carving, slips, and diverse glaze techniques. Students will engage in both round table group critiques, as well as plenty of one-on-one attention.
Friday Night Pottery Workshop: Session B
Come and join the fun as we play with clay! In this relaxing one-night workshop, we will hand build and glaze a unique piece. Students are encouraged to come with an idea of the project, like a bowl, vase, platter, or garden art. The possibilities are endless! Enjoy a creative night out with friends, make it a date night, or make new friends! Finished pieces will be available for pick up 2 to 3 weeks later.
From Form To Function
Learn wheel throwing, designing and glazing techniques with an eye to function. This
class is for students of all experience levels and centers on structured, hands-on
instruction for new students. More experienced students can develop their skills to make
larger and more complex forms through teacher demonstrations and individualized
instruction. Please note: no class 10/13
All About Pottery
In this class we will focus on mastering the skills to make ceramic dishes for food. We will cover clay preparation, forming pots on the wheel, trimming, pulling handles, and glazing. Students with prior experience will have the opportunity to further their skills through individual coaching and critique. However, no prior experience is required — if you have always wanted to try pottery, this class is for you. Part of every class will be dedicated to demonstrations and examining well-crafted pots.
Ceramic Sculpture
For experienced students who would like to work sculpturally in clay, taking full advantage of everything that a ceramics studio can offer. Students will be introduced to ways of experimenting, working and thinking as sculptors, as well as techniques for constructing forms, building surfaces and firing. Students with a background in wheel work may want to explore hand building skills in conjunction with thrown forms.
Clay For Tweens
Students will learn the hand building methods of pinch, coil and slab. These versatile
methods can be used singly or in combination. Students will also utilize decorative
surface techniques such as carving, stamping and adding clay embellishments. Using the
potter’s wheel will also be taught. Glazing will enable students to add color and a smooth
surface to their work. There will be class projects as well as time for students to pursue
their own ideas. Fee payable with tuition $30.00
