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CERAMICS CLASSES
Much more than bowls and mugs, ceramic art includes both functional pieces and purely decorative items. Formed clay pieces are heated to high temperatures in a kiln, increasing their strength, setting their shapes and finishing their surfaces. At The Crucible, we focus on sculptural handwork and hand building, the earliest—and most personal—forming method. While hand building is slower and more gradual than wheel-throwing, it offers a high degree of control and flexibility in creating one-of-a-kind works of art. Ceramic work also provides a foundation in three-dimensional thinking that transfers directly to jewelry, glass and foundry work.
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CLASSES
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Sculpting in Clay
Entry-level
Great for beginners, this class provides a foundation in three-dimensional work and prepares you to become a sculptor. You'll learn new ways to access your creativity and create clay sculpture using an exciting approach that engages your whole person. Basic hand-building techniques covered include slab, coil, slumping, color and lots of texture. You'll create a personal project and contribute to a fun group installation piece. The skills you will acquire will enable you to create sculpture that could eventually be cast in bronze or glass.
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CeraMix: Mixed Media & Sculptural Clayworking
Entry-level
This class is ideal for those wanting to explore clay as a sculptural material for the first time and for artists interested in incorporating clay into their body of work. There will be a strong emphasis on hand building techniques (slabs, coils, etc.), mold making with plaster, and different surface treatments, with traditional glazes and non-traditional approaches. We will discuss how to incorporate other materials, such as fabrics, metal, and wood into our ceramics.
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Holiday Clay Animal Bowl Parent & Child Taster
Entry-level
Inspired by Pre Colombian ceramics, in which animals were combined with vessel making for ritual practices, parent and child pairs will create animals (either real or imagined) that are also bowls. We will first look at pictures of Pre-Colombian ceramics that employ this technique, and talk about what the animals represent/symbolize. Pairs will brainstorm what animals they want to create and sketch it on paper. Instructor will provide images of animals for reference.
Pairs will first create bowls using the pinch pot method. Animal parts (heads, wings, legs, tails, etc) will be added using slip and score techniques. Pairs will then use under glazes to paint their animal bowls.
Child may be 4-11 years of age. Animals bowls will be ready for pick up 1-2 weeks after workshop.
Coming Fall 2012...
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Maker Taster: Parent Child Clay Animal Bowl
Entry-level
Inspired by Pre Colombian ceramics, in which animals were combined with vessel making for ritual practices, parent and child pairs will create animals (either real or imagined) that are also bowls. We will first look at pictures of Pre-Colombian ceramics that employ this technique, and talk about what the animals represent/symbolize. Pairs will brainstorm what animals they want to create and sketch it on paper. Instructor will provide images of animals for reference.
Pairs will first create bowls using the pinch pot method. Animal parts (heads, wings, legs, tails, etc) will be added using slip and score techniques. Pairs will then use under glazes to paint their animal bowls.
Child may be 4-11 years of age. Animals bowls will be ready for pick up 1-2 weeks after workshop.
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The Art of Raku
Entry-level
Create your own work in class or bring in your completed bisque-fired pieces to transform them into beautiful raku pieces. All skill levels are welcome, and exploration is encouraged. You will learn how organic materials combine with the whimsy of fire to create incredible surface textures on your ceramic works in this exciting hands-on process. Beware: Raku is both exciting and addictive!
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