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ONSITE: Creating a Clay “Oil Can-Style” Pitcher

April 10, 2023

In this workshop you will learn how to hand build an "Oil Can-Style" pitcher. Expand your knowledge of different ways of finishing surfaces by using stencils and layering underglaze colors on your clay piece to create a dynamic surface design. We will discuss size and proportion in the class to ensure that your piece works […]

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ONSITE: Ceramic Surface Decoration

April 10, 2023

Explore surface decoration processes using unique materials to take your ceramics to the next level. Each week, we’ll cover new techniques such as Sgraffito, inlay, stencils, slip transfer, decals, lusters and more. We’ll discuss visual concepts to facilitate a greater understanding of design and make thoughtful decisions about finishing a piece we'll take home with […]

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ONSITE: Sanggam: Korean Slip Inlay

April 10, 2023

Expand your ceramic decoration skillset by learning Sanggam, a traditional Korean slip inlay technique. Learn the history of this traditional style as well as how to lay out designs and motifs on clay surfaces.

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ONSITE: Exploring Form + Proportion in Clay (only offered a few times a year)

April 10, 2023

How do we define proportions in art? This course will explore form, proportion and relationships as they apply to ceramic art. Using image presentations and quick exercises students will obtain with a good understanding of what they like and dislike about various 3-dimentional works, and how to use this knowledge to make thier work better.

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ONSITE: Wheel Throwing Refresher (B)

April 10, 2023

Brush up on the basics! We'll review wheel throwing techniques and skills. Create and complete work during class, with enough time to fire and glaze. This class is open to students who have previously taken wheel throwing classes. We will review and refresh our knowledge of wedging, centering, throwing, trimming and glazing. We will take […]

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ONSITE: Intermediate Wheel Throwing (A)

April 10, 2023

Expand your skills by learning additional throwing techniques and working on complex projects. We'll explore larger-scale pieces, throw platters, make sets, and add hand-built elements to our pieces. This class caters to individual interests, so we'll address specific techniques for your projects. Discussion on reduction firing in the gas kiln and glaze firing to cone […]

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ONSITE: Intermediate Wheel Throwing (B)

April 10, 2023

Expand your skills by learning additional throwing techniques and working on complex projects. We'll explore larger-scale pieces, throw platters, make sets, and add hand-built elements to our pieces. This class caters to individual interests, so we'll address specific techniques for your projects. Discussion on reduction firing in the gas kiln and glaze firing to cone […]

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ONSITE: Wheel Throwing Refresher (A)

April 10, 2023

Brush up on the basics! We'll review wheel throwing techniques and skills. Create and complete work during class, with enough time to fire and glaze. This class is open to students who have previously taken wheel throwing classes. We will review and refresh our knowledge of wedging, centering, throwing, trimming and glazing. We will take […]

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ONSITE: Mythology Making in Clay

April 10, 2023

Experiment with sculptural hand-building techniques while exploring and making mythology. Utilize coil building, slab building, and surface decoration to create your own creations in clay. Students will create hand-built sculptures and develop their understanding of glaze and surface decoration.

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ONSITE: Raku Firing Workshop (A)

April 10, 2023

Head over to VisArts' courtyard and join us for some raku pottery firing—an exciting approach to pottery surface design! Participants will glaze their pieces, help load them into the kiln, grab a beer or snack across the street at Goatocado, then return to enjoy the campfire-like atmosphere with friends on our back patio.

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ONSITE: Hand-Built Ceramics

April 07, 2023

Work on functional or sculptural forms using slabs and hand-bulding techniques with guidance and demonstrations from the instructor. Demonstrations could include: making textural tools to personalize work, how to use the spray booth and how to use the sand blaster. Students will have ample time to practice their craft with the benefit of having a […]

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ONSITE: Raku Firing Workshop (C)

April 07, 2023

Head over to VisArts' courtyard and join us for some raku pottery firing—an exciting approach to pottery surface design! Participants will glaze their pieces, help load them into the kiln, grab a beer or snack across the street at Goatocado, then return to enjoy the campfire-like atmosphere with friends on our back patio.

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ONSITE: Raku Firing Workshop (B)

April 07, 2023

Head over to VisArts' courtyard and join us for some raku pottery firing—an exciting approach to pottery surface design! Participants will glaze their pieces, help load them into the kiln, grab a beer or snack across the street at Goatocado, then return to enjoy the campfire-like atmosphere with friends on our back patio.

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ONSITE: Slab-Constructed Folded Forms: Bowls + Boxes

April 07, 2023

Starting with basic slabs, we’ll learn how to cut, bevel, dart and fold clay into soup bowls, cups, planters, boxes with lids, and sugar + creamer sets. This class will focus on rolling good slabs, exploring texture + surface treatment, and using oxides in glazing.

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ONSITE: Introduction to the Wheel (F)

April 07, 2023

Learn to throw clay on a potter’s wheel. We’ll cover the foundations of wheel work, including wedging and centering clay and forming cylinders, cups and bowls. Basic glazing information will help you finish your final forms.

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ONSITE: Introduction to the Wheel (G)

April 07, 2023

Learn to throw clay on a potter’s wheel. We’ll cover the foundations of wheel work, including wedging and centering clay and forming cylinders, cups and bowls. Basic glazing information will help you finish your final forms.

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ONSITE: Introduction to the Wheel (C)

April 07, 2023

Learn to throw clay on a potter’s wheel. We’ll cover the foundations of wheel work, including wedging and centering clay and forming cylinders, cups and bowls. Basic glazing information will help you finish your final forms.

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ONSITE: Introduction to the Wheel (D)

April 07, 2023

Learn to throw clay on a potter’s wheel. We’ll cover the foundations of wheel work, including wedging and centering clay and forming cylinders, cups and bowls. Basic glazing information will help you finish your final forms.

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ONSITE: Introduction to the Wheel (E)

April 07, 2023

Learn to throw clay on a potter’s wheel. We’ll cover the foundations of wheel work, including wedging and centering clay and forming cylinders, cups and bowls. Basic glazing information will help you finish your final forms.

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ONSITE: Introduction to Clay (B)

April 07, 2023

Explore the basics of clay. We’ll cover the proper use of studio tools, equipment and materials. You’ll learn about slab construction, coil building and combined techniques. We’ll also demonstrate wheel throwing and discuss how various clays and glazes respond to each other.

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ONSITE: Introduction to the Wheel (A)

April 07, 2023

Learn to throw clay on a potter’s wheel. We’ll cover the foundations of wheel work, including wedging and centering clay and forming cylinders, cups and bowls. Basic glazing information will help you finish your final forms.

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