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I have always wished I could learn to be a
potter. I love collecting ceramics; it would be so fulfilling to
create something lovely.
—Julie Andrews
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Schedule of Classes—Summer 2010
June 21–August 28
CLASSES IN CERAMICS
Ceramic Sculpture 1 & 2 (10-week class) $180
Otamay Hushing
Fridays 12:30–2:30 pm, June 25–August 27
Designed for beginners through advanced students.
In this course several projects will be introduced including ceramic construction
design and techniques using slabs, extrusions and coils; glaze and underglaze application.
Students are encouraged to bring ideas they would like to try.
Advanced students may work at their own pace and on their projects
while receiving the technical and creative support of the Instructor.
Otamay has been working with clay since 1966.
She is a great resource and will inspire your creative side.
Tile Making (10-week class) $180
Marilyn Allen
Fridays 5:30–7:30pm, June 25–August 27
Enjoy this decorative, yet functional art form while exploring
a variety of tile-forming and surface-decorating techniques.
Finished tiles can be hung, grouted, or incorporated into other projects.
Suitable for beginners and experienced students.
Wheel Throwing 1 (10-week class) $180
Honorée Cress
Tuesdays 10:00am–noon, June 22–August 24
Tuesdays 1:00–3:00pm, June 22–August 24
In this class—design exclusively for
the beginner—Honorée will provide students with a solid foundation
in wheel-throwing principles and techniques. With its focus on
basic forms (cup, bowls, and handles), this class offers a direct,
non-threatening path to its primary objective:
mastery of the fundamentals in a friendly, stress-free environment.
Teens welcome.
Wheel Throwing 1 & 2 (10-week class) $180
Peggy Loudon
Wednesdays 11:30am–1:30pm, June 23–August 25
Wednesdays 2:00–4:00pm, June 23–August 25
Join Peggy for this complete introduction to basic wheel-throwing and
glazing techniques. Perfect for beginning and returning students,
this class will put you on the road to developing your own personal style.
Wheel Throwing for the Advancing Student (10-week class) $180
Peggy Loudon
Wednesdays 9–11am, June 23–August 25
This class will focus on refining form, developing a critical eye,
and continuing to work on more "challenging" types of pottery—teapots, bottles, lidded jars etc....
Wheel Throwing 1 & 2 (10-week class) $180
Bob Raymond
Mondays 7–9pm, June 21–August 23
Learn the basics or perfect your
wheel-throwing technique. With more than 30 years’
experience, Bob is an inspiration to students of all levels.
This class is ideal for both new and continuing students.
Wheel: Utilitarian Form & Decoration (10-week class) $180
Bob Raymond
Wednesdays 7–9pm, June 21–August 23
Bob will demonstrate, instruct, and assist students in mastering
a variety of utilitarian forms—then cover a variety of decorative techniques
used on wet, leather-hard, bone-dry greenware. Appropriate decorative glazing techniques will also be included.
This class is designed for intermediate and advanced students.
Kiln Building and Repair Workshop $90
Peter Brant & Honorée Cress
Sundays 4–6pm, Call for dates
Join Peter and Honree in a six week workshop
to rebuild the Fire Arts #1 gas kiln. Course covers planning,
use of materials, bricking, and arch construction.
Playing with Clay for Grown-Ups (5 classes per session) $85
Otamay Hushing
Fridays 10am–noon, June 25—July 23
Fridays 10am–noon, July 30–August 27
Here's your chance to have some fun and get your hands dirty!
This course will be a structured introduction to basic handbuilt ceramics.
We will cover basic containers (2 styles), textures, and glazing.
Specific projects will be two slab containers with lids, side and top handles, and feet;
one or more containers using forms from the clay extruder; and one or more containers using coils.
Raku Firing (ongoing, weekly) $6–$25
Diane Sonderegger & Friends
Thursdays—glazing at noon, firing 1–3pm
Come find out what raku firing is all about.
Bring your own bisqueware or select an unglazed piece from Fire Arts.
We have a variety of pots and glazes.
Firing fee: $6 per piece, or $25 for an entire kiln load.
Creating Tumblers & Mugs (ongoing, weekly) Free
Friends of the Fire Arts & & Guests
1st and 3rd Thursdays 6:30–9pm
Join Fire Arts members for an evening creating
whimsical ceramic mugs for our fundraising events.
All ages are welcome. Attend 3 workshops and receive a final product free!
CLASSES FOR KIDS
Kids Clay, Ages 5–7 (4 classes per session) $50
Bob Raymond
Tuesdays 4–5:30pm, June 29–July 20
Tuesdays 4–5:30pm, August 3–August 24
Ceramic fun for smaller hands: Learn the
basics, nurture creativity, and just have fun!
Ceramics for Older Kids, Ages 7–12 (5 classes per session) $80
Bob Raymond
Mondays 4–6pm, June 21–July 19
Mondays 4–6pm, July 26–August 23
Adventures with clay: Learn various
hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques.
Ceramics for Teenagers and Young Adults, Ages 14–19 (6-week class) $100
Otamay Hushing
Thursdays 11am–1pm, June 24–July 29
No Twitter, Skype, or Facebook—just real-time fun creating your own pottery.
This is a beginner's course where you will learn basic wheel-throwing and glazing techniques.
CLASSES IN GLASS
Glass Fusing: Color, Composition & Design (4-week class) $120*
Tracie Galbraith
Mondays 10:30am–1:30pm, July 5–July 26
Tuessdays 5:30–8:30pm, August 10–August 31
Wednesdays 5:30–8:30pm, July 7–July 28 or August 11–September 1
Using glass as your medium, explore the elements of design
and the principles of composition as you create exciting works of art.
Suitable for both beginning and continuing students. *Materials fee: $60.
One-on-One Intro to Lampworking Workshop (3 hours) $65
A great opportunity to learn torch basics!
This personalized workshop will begin with a discussion of various glass-working topics,
followed by a thorough demonstration of basic torch-working skills and techniques.
During the final hour—and under Kevin's direct supervision—the student will apply the knowledge
and develop the skills introduced in this class. Materials included.
Contact instructor Kevin Stockwell directly at 826-1896.
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