Throw it AND Glaze it

In two, two hour sessions learn both the basics of wheel throwing by forming at least one bowl and then glazing it. The second class you will learn about the mysteries of glaze and firing, where art, chemistry and physics intersect. You will chose the glazes of your choice for your fully functional, food, dishwasher and microwave safe bowls. Through out experienced instructors will provide the support and advice you need to be successful. Clay, tools, and glaze firing all provided. will ready for pickup at a later date to show off your new artistic skills to all.

Sun July 27, 2-4, throwing and Sun Aug 3, 2-4 glazing

Instructor: Pi Benio

Location: Clay Studio

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Raku Intensive

Dive deeper into the world of Raku in this 6 week intensive. In this class we will spend 3 weeks making pieces specifically for the raku kiln. Then for the second 3 weeks we will spend them firing our pieces. Week 4 will be a horse hair raku firing. Week 5 will be a naked raku firing. Week 6 will be a glaze raku firing. 

Experience making work in clay is required for this class. 

One box of clay will be included in the cost of the class.

Saturdays May 3rd-June 7th 10am-1pm, Clay Studio

A little bit about Raku:

Raku firing is a very hands on firing process that creates a very unique finish. Pieces are glazed then placed into the raku kiln where they are fired up to approximately 1800 degrees. Once the kiln reaches temperature the pieces are removed with tongs then placed into barrels filled with a combustible material such as sawdust or straw, then we close the lid. This creates a reduction rich environment, meaning in order to burn, the fire has to get the oxygen molecules out of the Clay body and glazes. This is how the rich coppers are developed and the clay body turns black.

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Mastering Commercial Glaze series: Frozen Pond method

4/26/25. 12pm-2pm 

Instructor: Erin Hoekzema

Glaze studio

Limit 10

Are you interested in expanding your glazing skills? In this one and done class, we use a combination of Commercial brush on glazes to explore the frozen pond technique of glazing. You will need to bring a piece of bisqueware to glaze. If you do not have one, a small dish will be provided for you. Pieces will.be fired in the kiln and available for pickup 1-2 weeks after class.

Throw It and Glaze It 2For students who have learned the basics of wheel throwing in Throw It and Glaze It to deepen your skills. You will work on your ability to center, open and pull up the walls and from parts create a larger work in the form of a bud vase. Also learn about brightly colored decorating slips and surface design.

Sun March 30, 2-4pm

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