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CERAMICS
Much more than bowls and mugs, ceramic art describes items for functional use or purely for decoration. Made by forming and heating clay to high temperatures in a kiln to increase their strength, set their shape and finish surfaces. At The Crucible, the focus is on sculptural handwork or hand building, the earliest and most individualized 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 work that easily transfers to jewelry, glass and foundry work, where you create sculpture to be cast in another material.
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Sculpting in Clay
Entry-level class
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, using your breath and movement. Each class will begin with breath,/movement/clay “warm-up” exercises that provide you with tools to help you get present, draw from personal material, and expand your creativity! Basic hand-building techniques covered include slab, coil, slumping, color and lots of texture! You’ll have the opportunity to create a personal project and a fun group installation piece. The skills you acquire will enable you to create sculpture that could eventually be cast in bronze or glass.
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The Art of Raku
Entry-level class
Create their 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...learn how organic materials combine with the whimsy of fire to create incredible surface textures on your ceramic works in this hands-on, exciting process. Beware...Raku is exciting and addictive!
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Create a Blessing Bowl (Yearly)
Entry-level class
Take part in a beautiful ritual of generosity this holiday season. Create a clay bowl to give to someone who needs a lift in spirits. They in turn will gift the bowl to another! In this 2-session class, you’ll experience the special joy of giving and receiving, while you learn basic ceramic skills.
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Classical Clay Portraiture (With Live Model)
Entry-level class
Experience a unique approach to classical figurative sculpture! Benefit from working with a live model and trained dancer to understand form and gesture. Come and learn classical sculpture techniques for making a clay bust, and working with an armature. Then you may choose to fine-tune and personalize your sculpture by adding elements of personal narrative and symbolism.
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Creative Clay Exploration for Parent & Child
Entry-level class
Enjoy this special time together as you gently explore the world of clay together using art and fun simple movements. Pricing for this class includes one adult and one child, age 3-5 years old.
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Clay Together for Parent & Child
Entry-level class
Take off together into a world of clay and fun. You’ll build magical creatures and worlds for them to explore, pinch pots, masks and more. Pricing for this class includes one adult and one child, age 5-7 years old.
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Cartoneria (Mexican Paper Sculpture) (Soft Sculpture)
Entry-level class
In this class you’ll learn cartoneria, the ancient and popular art form of Mexican papier-mâché. Cartoneria combines Aztec styles with Spanish techniques and is deeply rooted in ancient Mexican legends, traditions, and craftsmanship. In this course, you will create fantastic and colorful sculptures from paper and recycled materials, using mythological beasts and characters as a starting point. Any student over the age of 12 is welcome in this class.
Foundry Fundamentals (Foundry)
Entry-level class
Begin your exploration of foundry work with this hands-on overview of the steps involved in casting metal. This class introduces foundry processes, including wax working, ceramic shell, sand moldmaking, metal casting, and metal finishing. You will use the lost-wax casting method (which begins with sculpting in wax) and the sand casting method (which uses a mold made from sand). You will help pour molten metal and will complete several cast-metal pieces, which can be sculptures or utilitarian objects.
Youth Ceramics: Mudslinging Madness! (Youth)
Entry-level class
This class is open to younger students, ages 8 - 12.
In this class, kids can explore their artistic side and make a mess! Students will learn a variety of basic hand building and glazing techniques. As they learn to roll, shape, rub, pinch, impress texture, coil and manipulate clay, kids will create imaginative small-scale projects to glaze and fire for their very own.
Youth Clay Mask Making (Youth)
Entry-level class
This class is open to younger students, ages 8 - 12.
This introductory class provides a foundation in three-dimensional work and prepares you to become a sculptor. You will learn a technique that uses your whole body and breath, allowing you to be fully present in the process of making your art. We will cover techniques from traditional to more modern and unconventional methods and approaches.
Youth Jazzy Clay Jewelry (Youth)
Entry-level class
This class is open to younger students, ages 8 - 12.
In this exciting class, students will learn the basics of preparing, shaping, sculpting, cane making and baking polymer clay. Students will use their own brightly colored clay gem and charm creations to make earrings, pendants, bracelets and brooches. They will leave wearing their self-made accessories with pride!
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Winter 2010 Class Schedule (3797)
