| Program | Title/Description | Dates | Days/Times | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceramics | Discovering Silver Clay 2 Weeks (Session 1): Combine your interest in jewelry design, small sculpture and ceramics in this unique class centered on the creative possibilities of Silver Art Clay - used alone or in combination with traditional ceramics. This class will introduce basic fabrication techniques and the many creative possibilities for modeling a material that transforms into 99.9% fine silver when fired. Techniques for creating hollow forms, small figures, pendants, earrings, beads and stone settings will be covered through demonstrations and group projects. Instructor: Wayne Fuerst Location: Ceramics Studio | July 11 - 18 | Thu. 1-4pm | Mini-Course |
| Ceramics | Hand Building: Architectural Ornament 8 Weeks: This new course is intended to inspire students through visual presentations of the use of architectural ornament within Persian art and architecture. Projects will stem from an overview of pre-Islamic ornaments to Persian-Islamic architecture and color design. Students will then be challenged to design and create sculptural works in response using basic building and surface techniques including coil building, carving and glazing. Projects will focus on a deep understanding of the relation of space, color and structure. Instructor: Hosseinali Saheb Ekhtiari Location: Ceramics Studio | July 11 – July 30 | Tue. 1:30 – 4:30pm | Beginning – Advanced |
| Ceramics | Exploring Clay 4 Weeks (Session 2): In a relaxed and fun environment, students will learn the skills necessary to create a variety of forms through the process of throwing, shaping and trimming pots on the wheel as well as basic hand building techniques. Basic surface decoration including slip application and glazing techniques will also be demonstrated. Students will gain a better understanding and appreciation of the ceramic medium as they acquire skills to bring forward to future classes. Instructor: Zac Mickelson Location: Ceramics Studio | July 17 – August 7 | Wed. 6:30-9:30pm | Beginning – Advanced |
| Ceramics | Ceramic Design 5 Weeks: Using innovative carving and glaze-layering techniques, this class will examine choices in pairing form and surface decisions with a designer’s eye. Concentrating on mid-range (Cone 6) glaze firing, students will be encouraged to carve, inscribe or paint their work to achieve unique results. Demonstrations, visual presentations and critique will inspire students to consider new possibilities for their current work or provide solid groundwork on which to begin working with clay. Instructor: Stephanie Young Location: Ceramics Studio | July 2 – July 30 | Tue. 10am-1pm | Beginning – Advanced |
| Ceramics | Discovering Silver Clay 2 Weeks (Session 2): Combine your interest in jewelry design, small sculpture and ceramics in this unique class centered on the creative possibilities of Silver Art Clay - used alone or in combination with traditional ceramics. This class will introduce basic fabrication techniques and the many creative possibilities for modeling a material that transforms into 99.9% fine silver when fired. Techniques for creating hollow forms, small figures, pendants, earrings, beads and stone settings will be covered through demonstrations and group projects. Instructor: Wayne Fuerst Location: Ceramics Studio | July 25 – August 1 | Thu. 6:00-9:00pm | Mini-Course |
| Ceramics | Exploring Clay 4 Weeks (Session 1): In a relaxed and fun environment, students will learn the skills necessary to create a variety of forms through the process of throwing, shaping and trimming pots on the wheel as well as basic hand building techniques. Basic surface decoration including slip application and glazing techniques will also be demonstrated. Students will gain a better understanding and appreciation of the ceramic medium as they acquire skills to bring forward to future classes. Instructor: Zac Mickelson Location: Ceramics Studio | June 12 – July 3 | Wed. 6:30-9:30pm | Beginning – Advanced |
| Ceramics | Inspired Design 8 Weeks: Why explore mid-range/cone 6 firing? Faster turnover of work, a more vibrant color palette and trying something completely new are just a few reasons! This class will combine mid-range glazing with a unique, tailored opportunity for students to target “problem areas” in their work. Whether you wish to throw larger, design new forms, lids and handles or simply wish for new color combinations in your glazing – this class will focus on approaching old problems in new ways through demonstrations and one-on-one instruction. Instructor: Christian Tonsgard Location: Ceramics Studio | June 13 – August 8 | Thurs. 10am-1pm | Beginning – Advanced |
| Ceramics | Throwing for Cone 6 Reduction 8 Weeks (Session 2): In a relaxed and fun environment, students will learn the skills necessary to create a variety of forms through the process of throwing, shaping and trimming pots on the wheel as well as basic hand building techniques. Basic surface decoration including slip application and glazing techniques will also be demonstrated. Students will gain a better understanding and appreciation of the ceramic medium as they acquire skills to bring forward to future classes. Instructor: Denny McLaughlin Location: Ceramics Studio | June 13 – August 8 | Thu. 6:30-9:30pm | Beginning – Advanced |
| Ceramics | Tableware 10 Weeks: Students will take the role of both designer and fabricator in this comprehensive class targeting utilitarian forms for the table. Whether your goals include individualized place settings or complete sets, forms such as plates, serving dishes and drinking vessels will be explored with an emphasis on surface treatment and glazing techniques. Students will be inspired through visual study of contemporary artists and designers working with production dinnerware today. Instructor: Wayne Fuerst Location: Ceramics Studio | June 3 – August 5 | Mon. 6:30-9:30pm | Beginning – Intermediate |
| Ceramics | Exploring Earthenware 8 Weeks: Used to working in stoneware or porcelain or just simply ready to try something new? This is your opportunity to step away from the norm and explore the form and color possibilities normally unavailable at higher temperatures. This class will explore form through wheel throwing and molds along with other hand building techniques such as coiling and pinching. Surface exploration will include layering with slips and glazes to create an array of rich and vibrant surfaces. Instructor: Monica Ripley Location: Ceramics Studio | May 28 – July 16 | Tues. 6:30-9:30pm | Beginning – Intermediate |
| Ceramics | Drawing What You See 8 Weeks: Drawing can seem daunting at times. Have you ever wanted to sketch an idea for your next pot or sculpture but you just couldn’t get it to look quite right? Would you like to learn how to draw from observation? Learning to draw is about learning how to see differently. Pulling from the concepts from Betty Edwards’ book, “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain,” we will challenge your mind to see as an artist does, enabling you to draw with confidence. Instructor: Cathy Moynihan Location: Ceramics Studio | May 29 – July 17 | Wed. 6:30-9:30pm | Beginning – Advanced |
| Ceramics | Print on Clay 6 Weeks: This class considers traditional printmaking techniques as they can be applied the ceramic surface as a means of personal expression. Students will develop an individualized vocabulary of imagery and pattern to be applied to techniques such as silk screening, stenciling, mono-printing, creating water-slide decals, embossing and relief printing. A variety of transfer methods will be demonstrating using paper, plaster and clay. Historic and contemporary examples will provide inspiration through visual presentations. LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE Instructor: Kathy King Location: Ceramics Studio | May 29 – July 3 | Wed. 2-5 pm | Beginning – Advanced |
