Ceramics

Our ceramic classes provide a foundation in three-dimensional work and prepare you to become a sculptor. We cover techniques from traditional to more modern and unconventional methods. Also, many of the skills you acquire transfer to jewelry, glass and foundry work, where you create sculpture that is eventually cast in metal or glass.

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The Art of Raku
Entry-level class
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!

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. 

Sculpting in Clay
Entry-level class
This is a great place to start if you have absolutely no experience creating sculpture. 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. The skills you acquire will enable you to create sculpture that could eventually be cast in bronze or glass.

Adventures in Clay! (For Grown Ups) - July 21
Entry-level class
Go on a weeklong frolic into the land of texture, play and exploration. Be kid again! Why ask permission? Bang on clay, tell tall stories, do fun simple movement and clay exercises to get your creative juices flowing. No experience necessary. Great for people wanting to connect in a fun environment.

Rediscover Your Muse Through Clay (For Artists & Art - Makers)
Entry-level class
Take a relaxing weeklong adventure into your creativity using clay, movement and storytelling. Unleash your creativity, move through artist blocks, and have fun doing it! Join us for a week where you don’t have to impress anybody with your art! We will use simple hand-building techniques to create forms to emerge out of play.

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Clay Animation (Kinetics)
Entry-level class
Create and build your own claymation characters. Learn quickly how to draft and organize a storyboard, then build your own scenario. During production, you’ll apply colored lighting to your action scene and then learn how to shoot frame by frame to give life to your creation. You can collaborate with other students to develop a more involved group project. For this class, you must bring your own digital camera and tripod.

Foundry Fundamentals (Foundry)
Entry-level class
Begin your exploration of foundry work with this hands-on overview of the steps involved in casting in 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 (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 hand building skills and let their imagination run wild. Pieces will be glazed and fired.

Youth Jewelry/Polymer Clay Bracelets (Youth)
Entry-level class
This class is open to younger students, ages 8 - 12.
This class introduces children to the exciting possibilities of making art with polymer clay. Students will learn the basics of preparing, shaping, adding sparkles, and baking the clay.  Students will make charms, attach them to bracelets, and leave wearing their self-made creations with pride.

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