August Clay Club (5 sessions)

Thursdays, August 1st - August 29th, available hours 9a - 9p

Want to work on your clay skills and projects? The Clay studio will be open every Thursday in August from 9 am to 9 pm. No instruction is provided; however, clay residents will be available to answer questions. Clay will be available for purchase at $45/box, which covers glazes & firing.

Throw It AND Glaze It (2 sessions)

Sundays, November 3rd (Clay Studio) & November 10th (Glaze Studio), from 2p - 4p

Ages:  16+ years old

In two two-hour sessions, learn the basics of wheel throwing by forming at least one bowl and glazing it in the second class. In the second class, you will learn about the mysteries of glaze and firing, where art, chemistry, and physics intersect. You will choose the glazes for your fully functional food, dishwasher, and microwave-safe bowls. Experienced instructors will provide the support and advice you need to succeed. Clay tools and glaze firing are all provided. Your bowls will be ready for pick up after firing to show off your new artistic skills to all.

Ornamented Surface with Lindsay Scypta

Saturday, September 28th, from 10a - 4p (lunch break 12:30p - 1:30p) & Sunday, September 29th, from 12p - 3p

Ages:  18+ years old - prior wheel experience needed

In this hands-on workshop, the focus will be on the ornamented surface; we will talk at length about planning surface design and how to customize tools and tool-making for your ceramic canvas. I will demonstrate throwing forms utilizing the mirror (see June article in PMI), making decisions about surface design in the wet stage, and presenting a slide lecture on personal work and influences. I will move to trim leather hard pots with glazes in mind, layering patterns & textures to create a diverse composition. Individual and group critiques, use of sketchbooks and conceptual ideas will also be included.

Students should bring throwing tools plus multiple trim tools, metal ribs, or kidneys they have.