Classes
You can register for classes with your deposit of credit card, check or cash by:
1) coming to studio to fill out a class form or,
2) clicking on the "Buy Now" buttons for each class and pay with credit card or,
3) you can fill out each class form by clicking on the links below and mail in with your check.
• All classes must be paid in full prior to class time.
• A minimum deposit must be paid to be considered registered for a class.
• Check each class for extra supplies and/or pre-prep work.
• Classes do NOT include glazing and firing unless specifically stated in the description.
• Class times are posted for each class.
!! • Any missed classes MUST be made up within the six-week session during any scheduled class time. There is NO carry-over to the
next session under any circumstance. !!
Pottery Wheel
Introduction to the Pottery Wheel
Skill Level: Beginner
Description: Remember those carefree days of your childhood making mud pies, squishing mud through your fingers and creating your own wonderful imaginary worlds? Let our master potter take you back to those days in the mudhole the grown-up way, “throwing” vessels on the pottery wheel. This is a special introductory class on the pottery wheel for 2 1/2 hours that gives you the opportunity to decide if a 6-week session is for you. You will learn how to “center” your clay, open and create the initial base and wall, thinning and shaping your wall. And then also, you will learn how to “trim” your vessel for a finished pot. It is possible to be able to complete 2-3 small pots in this class, but that always depends on how well you and the pottery wheel become friends. In approximately 1 week, after your pots have dried and been bisque-fired, you can return to paint your creations in our paint-your-own-pottery section. Our motto is “if you can drive a car, you can learn how to throw pottery.”So, come on, give it a try! You know you always wanted to.
Sessions to choose from:
Sunday evenings 6:00-8:30pm: •March 24 / •April 14 / •April 28 / •May 12 (Mother's Day!) / •May 26 / •June 9 / •June 23
We offer this every month, so more dates will follow.
Pre-registration is required. Click here to register for Introduction to the Pottery Wheel.
Pottery: Wheel Throwing
Beginners $200 / Continuing $180
Sessions to choose from:
• Sundays: April 7 - May 12, 12:30-3:00pm (Mixed Levels)
• Thursday Afternoons: April 11 - May 16, 12:30-3:00pm (Mixed Levels)
Skill Level: Beginner & Continuing
Description: This is a six-session course for adults who want to learn how to “throw” ware on a potter’s wheel. Techniques will emphasize centering the clay on the wheel; opening the clay to create the initial wall and base; thinning and shaping the wall; and throwing a complete form. Students will also learn about the various kinds of forms that can be thrown on a wheel; cylinders, open forms, cones, spheres, waisted forms, showing how to raise them and explaining what goes wrong, when and why. You will learn many techniques beyond throwing itself. For Example: how to alter a thrown vessel; how to make edges, ridges, ribs and lids; how to use calipers for measuring; how to produce quantities of identical forms; how to create flat forms; how to throw large scale pieces; and how to throw a series of small forms from a single large lump of clay.
Notes: Class fee includes 25 lbs. of choice of clay, glazing, and firing. Students may want to bring an apron or wear old clothes. Students need to bring a water bucket and a kit of basic pottery tools. A $100.00 non-refundable deposit required at time of registration. The balance will be payable when the class begins.
Sculpture
Handbuilding Projects
• Sundays: April 7 - May 12, 3:00-5:00pm (Mixed Levels)
• Tuesday Evenings: April 9 - May 14, 6:00-8:00pm (Mixed Levels)
Skill Level: Mixed Levels
For Beginners, this is an introductory course to the three handbuilding techniques: pinching, coiling and slab building. This is a great class to help the student decide which type of handbuilding they enjoy most. The student should have at least three finished unglazed pieces by the end of this course and can pick up their fired objects on what would be class 7 day.
- Class 1: Pinching: Making small pots using only your hands, getting used to working clay.
- Class 2: Pinching Continued: Adding pinched forms together and adding pinched sculptural elements (suggested form: small animal).
- Class 3: Coiling: Making pots using rolled out coils of clay.
- Class 4: Slab Building: Various ways of making slabs from clay.
- Class 5&6: Work days
For continuing students, the student has mastered the handbuilding techniques of their choice and has a desire to create projects on their own. Students can pick up their finished and glazed projects on what would be class 7 day.
Notes: Class fee includes all clay, glazes, and firing used in class. A basic kit of pottery tools is required and is available for purchase at the studio. Students may want to
bring an apron or wear old clothes. All supplies are included in cost and students have use of the studio’s equipment during the course.
A $80.00 non-refundable deposit required at time of registration. The balance will be payable when the class begins.
Silver Clay Classes
Introduction to Silver Clay • $70
March 23, 2:00-4:00pm / Includes class materials
May 18, 2:00-4:00pm / Includes class materials
July 20, 2:00-4:00pm / Includes class materials
Skill Level: Beginner
Description: Get a feel for this intriguing medium and learn the basics of how to handle it. Once fired, you will have authentic sterling silver jewelry pieces. In this course, you will be able to make a pendant and bracelet links or earring dangles.
Hollow Bead Forms • $100
April 20, 2013 / 1-4pm / Includes class materials
Skill Level: All levels
Description: Learn how to make hollow forms with precious metal clay. The workshop will start with a demonstration on how to create the basic bead shapes, such as flat bead, lentil bead, tubular beads. These can go beyond just being simple beads, for example, the tubular bead can integrate into a pendant to hang the piece from. The technical skills include the use of cork clay and construction methods that do not use cork clay. In class, you'll make three complex structures, such as pillow beads, bicone beads and perfect round beads.
Inlaid and Mixed Metal Clay • $80
June 15, 2013 / 2-4pm / Includes class materials
Skill Level: All levels
Description: The recent arrivals of bronze clay and copper clay on the metal clay scene have introduced new colors to the metal clay artisan's palette. Not only are these clays visually striking in their own right, but they also offer endless possibilities for making dynamic designs when combined. This class presents a number of techniques to achieve the look of inlaid metals as well as using actual wire for inlay designs. You'll make approximately 3 pieces in this class if not more. We also present tips and troubleshooting information on drying and firing when combining metals.
Copper, Brass and Steel Metal Clays • $80
August 17, 2013 / 2-4pm / Includes class materials
Skill Level: All levels
Description: Learn how to work with copper, brass and steel metal clays. So versatile and oh so POPULAR right now. And so much more affordable than the silver and gold metal clays. In this class, you'll make an item out of each clay, so you'll have a total of 3 new jewelry pieces. You'll also learn how to use the new templates and stamps that are available. These clays require different polishing techniques and a much different firing method which you'll learn in this class as well.
Click here to go to Copper, Brass and Steel Clays Registration.
Stone Setting in Metal Clay • $80
October 19, 2013 / 1-4pm / Includes class materials (Stones available for purchase at a discount)
Skill Level: All levels
Description: In traditional silversmithing, stone setting can be quite tedious and difficult. Metal clay makes stone setting fast and simple. Come learn what types of stones can be used with metal clay and the various stone setting methods. We will provide some stones for the class. If you would like to use precious and semi-precious stones, those will be available for purchase at your student discount price.
Enameling
How to Enamel Jewelry With a Hand-Torch • $55
April 13, 2013 / 2-4pm / Includes class materials
Skill Level: All levels
Description: Copper jewelry is HOT right now. And enameling on copper is even hotter! In this class, you'll learn how to add color to metal right at home. Students will learn to use a butane torch to apply enamels to copper blanks as well as a variety of design techniques. This class is a comprehensive introduction to the wonderful world of enameling.
Click here to go to Enameling With A Hand-Torch class registration.
Paint With Fire - Creative Enameling • $80
May 4, 2013 / 1-4pm / Includes class materials
Skill Level: All levels
Description: Go a step beyond basic enameling and learn a variety of creative enamel applications, from working with liquid enamels to working with decals to creating firescale designs. In class, you'll create a stunning finished no-solder bezel bracelet that combines metalworking with enameling.
Glass Fusing Classes
Introduction to Fused Glass • $60
Saturdays 2-4pm / Includes class materials
Available on the following dates:
March 30 / April 27 / May 25 / June 29
Skill Level: Beginner
Description: Learn to “paint” with glass. In this introduction to the glass medium, you will learn how to “fuse” glass pieces and particles into a single solid composition. We’ll be making 2 pieces with cut colored glass and granular “frit” on this day.
Glass Fusing Extended Course $200
Thursday Evenings / 6:00-8:00pm
6 weeks $200: •April 4 - May 9 / •May 23 - June 27
Skill Level: Beginner & Continuing
Description: For those who want to delve deeper into glass fusing, this is a six-session course for adults who want to learn the more advanced methods of working with glass. Techniques will emphasize grinding and sawing; glass casting; sugar frit paste; glass weaving; texturizing; dichroic; and pate de veurre. Students will also learn how to prepare slump molds and firing techniques.
Notes: Class fee includes glass and frit used in class. Students may want to bring a pair of gloves to wear for the handling of glass edges. Each student will need their own set of basic tools which may be purchased at the studio at a student discount.
A $100.00 non-refundable deposit required at time of registration. The balance will be payable when the class begins.
Click here to register for the Glass Fusing Extended Course.
Mosaics Classes
Pebble Mosaics • $100
April 6, 13 & 20 / 10:30am-12:30pm / All Materials Included
Skill Level: Beginner
Description: Learn the most ancient form of mosaics, the use of pebbles in various shapes and colors, to create decorative or pictorial patterns. You will utilize the concepts of design, texture and rhythm while arranging the pebbles, and also how to create your own concrete base, adhesion, and grouting. You also have the opportunity to participate in the installation of an outdooor pebble mosaic.
Notes: Class fee includes pebbles and other materials used in class. Students may want to bring a pair of gloves to wear for the handling of sharp edges. Each student MUST
have their own set of basic tools which may be purchased at the studio at a student discount.
A $50.00 non-refundable deposit required at time of registration. The balance will be payable when the class begins.
Click here to register for the Pebble Mosaics class.
Byzantine & Roman Classical Mosaics • $200
Smalti Mosaics • $250
May 29 - July 3 / Wednesdays 6:00-8:00pm / Includes Class Materials
Skill Level: Advanced
Description: Smalti is a thick opaque glass developed in the 4th century and used in European antiquities since the time of Constantine. This class was developed for students who want to learn the classical mosaic technique of using Smalti glass and also for students who want to learn the process of creating a mosaic. Students will work with the thick Smalti glass to cut their own tiles and will learn to create their own concreate base, cutting, adhesion, tile layout, color theory and grouting.
Notes:
Class fee includes tile and materials used in class. Students may want to bring a pair of gloves to wear for the handling of sharp edges. Each student MUST have their own set of basic tools which may
be purchased at the studio at a student discount.
A $125.00 non-refundable deposit required at time of registration. The balance will be
payable when the class begins.
Click here to register for Smalti Mosaics Course.
Wednesdays, March 20 - April 24 / 6:00-8:00pm / Includes Class Materials
Skill Level: Beginner & Continuing
Description: This class is intended for beginning students who want to learn the process of creating a mosaic, and for continuing students who want to learn authentic Roman and Byzantine mosaic techniques. Students will work with stone marble to break their own tiles and will learn to create their own concrete base, cutting, adhesion, tile layout, color theory and grouting.
Notes: Class fee includes tile and materials used in class. Students may want to bring a pair of gloves to wear for the handling of sharp edges. Each student MUST have their own
set of basic tools which may be purchased at the studio at a student discount.
A $100.00 non-refundable deposit required at time of registration. The balance will be payable when the class begins.
Fused Glass Mosaics • $100
May 1, 8, &15 / 6:00-8:00pm / Includes class materials
Skill Level: Beginner
Description: This sweet bumblebee mirror combines fused glass elements with traditional vitreous mosaic tiles. You will learn how to cut and work with glass to compose kiln-fired glass components, and then place them within a mosaic background, as well as grouting your finished project.
Notes: Class fee includes tile and materials used in class. Students may want to bring a pair of gloves to wear for the handling of sharp edges. Each student MUST have their own
set of basic tools which may be purchased at the studio at a student discount.
A $50.00 non-refundable deposit required at time of registration. The balance will be payable when the class begins.
Click here to register for the Fused Glass Mosaics class.
Birdbath Mosaics with Mixed Media • $80
April 27, May 4 &11 / 10:30am-12:30pm / Includes class materials
Skill Level: Beginner
Description: Give the birds a beautiful present this Spring with a mosaic birdbath composed of vitreous and ceramic tiles and all sorts of exciting non-traditional items to add into your composition. You will build on a concrete base, which you'll see a demonstration of how to make yourself, and pick up tips on mosaic design and color theory, as well as grout your finished project.
Notes: Class fee includes tile and materials used in class. Students may want to bring a pair of gloves to wear for the handling of sharp edges. Each student MUST have their own
set of basic tools which may be purchased at the studio at a student discount.
A $40.00 non-refundable deposit required at time of registration. The balance will be payable when the class begins.
Click here to register for the Birdbath Mixed Media Mosaics class.
Hanging Garden Mosaic Plaque • $80
February 13, 15, & 20 / 6:00-8:00pm / Includes class materials
Skill Level: Beginner
Description: This decorative panel features a terra cotta pot inserted into the mosaic for you to grow a live plant or just something decorative. With this project, you'll learn to pour your own concrete base, insert the terra cotta pot, and then how to cut glass pieces and then place them within a mosaic background, as well as grouting your finished project.
Notes: Class fee includes materials used in class. Students may want to bring a pair of gloves to wear for the handling of sharp edges. Each student MUST have their own set of
basic tools which may be purchased at the studio at a student discount.
A $40.00 non-refundable deposit required at time of registration. The balance will be payable when the class begins.
Click here to register for the Hanging Garden Mosaics class.
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