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Fee: $180.00
Instructor: Nicole Gugliotti
Student Age: 18+
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 705 4th Ave E.
Max Class Size: 8
Seats Available: 5
Dates: 8/7/2024 - 8/21/2024
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: W Sessions: 3
Please note that class times vary as follows: 08/07 (6-8pm), 08/14 (6-9pm), 08/21 (6-8pm)
In this three session workshop, students will be introduced to the materials and concepts needed to understand glaze mixing and formulation. Students will receive an informational binder and a set of test tiles to take home and start them off on their glaze making journey.
Session one: Theory. We will talk about the constituents of a glaze, the materials we use to make glazes, material proportions for a base glaze and the use of opacifiers and colorants to make different glazes.
Session two: Practice. Students will select and mix base glazes and run a series of glaze tests using different colorants and opacifiers.
Session three: Theory meets Practice! We will look at our fired test tiles and see our theory in action.
Please bring a digital scale that goes to .0 (an inexpensive kitchen scale works), a stick blender or frother for mixing, and an apron or clothes that can get dirty.
Note: This is a glaze making course, not a pottery making course, and includes test tiles, glaze ingredients, and a binder with necessary information. Appropriate for confident beginners who have some basic knowledge of glazing.
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Fee: $90.00
Instructor: Nicole Gugliotti, Elizabeth Mauro (they/them)
Student Age: 18+
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 705 4th Ave E.
Max Class Size: 8
Seats Available: 1
Dates: 8/10/2024 - 8/10/2024
Times: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Days: Sa Sessions: 1
In this class, students will glaze and fire their own bisqueware using the Western Raku technique. This technique is borrowed from a Japanese tradition, most notably used to create tea ceremony ware. In both practices, work is removed from the kiln, glowing, at almost 2000 degrees. In Western Raku, the work is quickly cooled in metal containers filled with combustible material like newspapers. Quickly closing the containers causes a reduction of oxygen inside. This sudden reduction causes the special raku glazes, which have been designed to give a variety of responses from crackling to flashing with iridescence, to take on their characteristic appearance and the carbon in the atmosphere causes the raw clay to turn black. Since they cool so quickly, you can glaze, fire, and see results the same day!
Students may bring their own bisqueware (with a limit of 4 small pieces per person), or may purchase bisqueware provided by the instructor(s) with a suggested donation to Arbutus Folk School of $5-10 per piece, by check or cash, upon arrival to the class. Raku is an extreme process and long thin pieces with extrusions are not ideal for this type of firing. Bisqueware will be picked up while red hot from the kiln using long metal tongs so small cup, bowl or vase shapes, no more than 10-12 inches tall, are best.
All other materials (e.g. raku glazes and propane), tools, and equipment will be provided.
Please be aware that raku ware is not watertight or food safe and is for decorative purposes only. The firing process takes place outside so please be on the lookout for an email from your instructor(s) if the weather is inclement. Students should wear closed-toed shoes and clothing made from natural, non-flammable material.
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Fee: $125.00
Instructor: Lindsey Warner
Student Age: 14+
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 705 4th Ave E.
Max Class Size: 10
Seats Available: 8
Dates: 8/10/2024 - 8/11/2024
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: Su Sa Sessions: 2
This series is intended for those who are comfortable centering and throwing pots. Arbutus instructors, as well as other local and visiting ceramicists, will share a particular process, method, or technique that they use in the studio, providing valuable insight, practical advice, and inspiration to help you take your skills to the next level.
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Throwing Advanced Shapes
This workshop is for those who would like to learn techniques for creating advanced shapes. The content of the class will be partially student lead, so please bring some 'throwing goal' ideas with you! (For example, very big pots, very small pots, or pots thrown with the intention of altering them off the wheel.) We will focus on fun and functionality, and how to achieve both in the same pot. Students are encouraged to bring a notebook. Note that this is a skill building workshop and is intended to provide a lot of practice time at the wheel and very little time for trimming, decorating, or finishing the pieces thrown, with the exception of some time dedicated to alteration techniques once the pots are off the wheel.
This workshop includes the use of equipment and clay. Firing is not included but we do offer firing services. You may also continue working on and finishing some of your pieces by registering for an open ceramics studio session.
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Fee: $395.00
Instructor: Lori Yankovitz (she/her)
Student Age: 14+
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 705 4th Ave E.
Max Class Size: 10
Seats Available: 8
Dates: 8/13/2024 - 10/1/2024
Times: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Days: Tu Sessions: 8
This course is an excellent introduction to the fundamentals of wheel throwing and suitable for students with little or no experience.
You will be taught the techniques of wheel throwing including how to center, open, pull, and shape a lump of clay to produce the basic cylinder form. You will then learn how to alter the cylinder form to create other functional forms. Over the weeks you will be shown how to refine your work by trimming and adding attachments like handles. Finally, you will learn about surface treatments and the glazing process. All materials, tools, and equipment will be provided. The course includes bisque and glaze firings.
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Fee: $395.00
Instructor: Lori Yankovitz (she/her)
Student Age: 14+
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 705 4th Ave E.
Max Class Size: 10
Seats Available: 5
Dates: 8/17/2024 - 10/12/2024
Times: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Days: Sa Sessions: 8
Please note this course skips August 31st.
This course is suitable for all skill levels, from complete beginners to more advanced students who would like to have access to an experienced instructor to further their skills. Everyone learns at their own pace and the instructor will meet the individual needs of each student. Being in an environment with multiple levels and layers of learning can create a richer experience for everyone.
Beginners will learn all the foundational skills of wheel throwing including how to center clay and to produce the basic cylinder and other functional forms, followed by trimming, adding attachments like handles, as well as learn about surface treatments and the glazing process. Non beginners will work to improve and solidify their skills and practice more advanced techniques like creating larger forms or making lids, as well as exploring and developing their personal style. All materials, tools, and equipment will be provided. The course includes bisque and glaze firings.
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Fee: $90.00
Instructor: Nicole Gugliotti, Elizabeth Mauro (they/them)
Student Age: 18+
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 705 4th Ave E.
Max Class Size: 8
Seats Available: 7
Dates: 8/25/2024 - 8/25/2024
Times: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Days: Su Sessions: 0
In this class, students will glaze and fire their own bisqueware using the Western Raku technique. This technique is borrowed from a Japanese tradition, most notably used to create tea ceremony ware. In both practices, work is removed from the kiln, glowing, at almost 2000 degrees. In Western Raku, the work is quickly cooled in metal containers filled with combustible material like newspapers. Quickly closing the containers causes a reduction of oxygen inside. This sudden reduction causes the special raku glazes, which have been designed to give a variety of responses from crackling to flashing with iridescence, to take on their characteristic appearance and the carbon in the atmosphere causes the raw clay to turn black. Since they cool so quickly, you can glaze, fire, and see results the same day!
Students may bring their own bisqueware (with a limit of 4 small pieces per person), or may purchase bisqueware provided by the instructor(s) with a suggested donation to Arbutus Folk School of $5-10 per piece, by check or cash, upon arrival to the class. Raku is an extreme process and long thin pieces with extrusions are not ideal for this type of firing. Bisqueware will be picked up while red hot from the kiln using long metal tongs so small cup, bowl or vase shapes, no more than 10-12 inches tall, are best.
All other materials (e.g. raku glazes and propane), tools, and equipment will be provided.
Please be aware that raku ware is not watertight or food safe and is for decorative purposes only. The firing process takes place outside so please be on the lookout for an email from your instructor(s) if the weather is inclement. Students should wear closed-toed shoes and clothing made from natural, non-flammable material.
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Fee: $395.00
Instructor: Eowyn Smith (she/her)
Student Age: 14+
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 705 4th Ave E.
Max Class Size: 10
Seats Available: 9
Dates: 8/28/2024 - 10/16/2024
Times: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Days: W Sessions: 8
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This is a great course for the continuing intermediate learner who would like to explore their stylistic voice and begin to create a body of work. During the 8-sessions, students will have guidance and time to develop skills on the wheel and practice more advanced techniques like making lids and spouts, and combining forms with attachments.
Appropriate for intermediate to advanced skill levels. All materials, including clay, tools, and equipment will be provided.
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Fee: $395.00
Instructor: Eowyn Smith (she/her)
Student Age: 14+
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 705 4th Ave E.
Max Class Size: 10
Seats Available: 3
Dates: 8/28/2024 - 10/16/2024
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: W Sessions: 8
This course is an excellent introduction to the fundamentals of wheel throwing and suitable for students with little or no experience.
You will be taught the techniques of wheel throwing including how to center, open, pull, and shape a lump of clay to produce the basic cylinder form. You will then learn how to alter the cylinder form to create other functional forms. Over the weeks you will be shown how to refine your work by trimming and adding attachments like handles. Finally, you will learn about surface treatments and the glazing process.
All materials, tools, and equipment will be provided. The course includes bisque and glaze firings.
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Fee: $90.00
Instructor: Nicole Gugliotti, Elizabeth Mauro (they/them)
Student Age: 18+
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 705 4th Ave E.
Max Class Size: 8
Seats Available: 8
Dates: 8/31/2024 - 8/31/2024
Times: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Days: Sa Sessions: 0
In this class, students will glaze and fire their own bisqueware using the Western Raku technique. This technique is borrowed from a Japanese tradition, most notably used to create tea ceremony ware. In both practices, work is removed from the kiln, glowing, at almost 2000 degrees. In Western Raku, the work is quickly cooled in metal containers filled with combustible material like newspapers. Quickly closing the containers causes a reduction of oxygen inside. This sudden reduction causes the special raku glazes, which have been designed to give a variety of responses from crackling to flashing with iridescence, to take on their characteristic appearance and the carbon in the atmosphere causes the raw clay to turn black. Since they cool so quickly, you can glaze, fire, and see results the same day!
Students may bring their own bisqueware (with a limit of 4 small pieces per person), or may purchase bisqueware provided by the instructor(s) with a suggested donation to Arbutus Folk School of $5-10 per piece, by check or cash, upon arrival to the class. Raku is an extreme process and long thin pieces with extrusions are not ideal for this type of firing. Bisqueware will be picked up while red hot from the kiln using long metal tongs so small cup, bowl or vase shapes, no more than 10-12 inches tall, are best.
All other materials (e.g. raku glazes and propane), tools, and equipment will be provided.
Please be aware that raku ware is not watertight or food safe and is for decorative purposes only. The firing process takes place outside so please be on the lookout for an email from your instructor(s) if the weather is inclement. Students should wear closed-toed shoes and clothing made from natural, non-flammable material.
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Fee: $395.00
Instructor: Jane Stone
Student Age: 14+
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 705 4th Ave E.
Max Class Size: 11
Seats Available: 10
Dates: 9/3/2024 - 10/22/2024
Times: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: Tu Sessions: 8
This course is suitable for all skill levels, from complete beginners to more advanced students who would like to have access to an experienced instructor to further their skills. Everyone learns at their own pace and the instructor will meet the individual needs of each student. Being in an environment with multiple levels and layers of learning can create a richer experience for everyone.
Beginners will learn all the foundational skills of wheel throwing including how to center clay and to produce the basic cylinder and other functional forms, followed by trimming, adding attachments like handles, as well as learn about surface treatments and the glazing process. Non beginners will work to improve and solidify their skills and practice more advanced techniques like creating larger forms or making lids, as well as exploring and developing their personal style. All materials, tools, and equipment will be provided. The course includes bisque and glaze firings.
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Instructor: Mariella Luz
Student Age: 14+
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 705 4th Ave E.
Max Class Size: 8
Seats Available: 6
Dates: 9/15/2024 - 10/6/2024
Times: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Days: Su Sessions: 4
This course is designed to provide an artistic and creative space for LGBTQIA+ community members who are Black, Indigenous, and people of color to make connections and explore clay together. The course is suitable for all skill levels, from complete beginners to more advanced students who would like to have access to an experienced instructor to further their skills.
Beginners will learn all the foundational skills of wheel throwing including how to center clay and to produce the basic cylinder and other functional forms, followed by trimming, adding attachments like handles, as well as learn about surface treatments and the glazing process.
Non beginners will work to improve and solidify their skills and practice more advanced techniques like creating larger forms or making lids, as well as exploring and developing their personal style. All materials, tools, and equipment will be provided. The course includes bisque and glaze firings. This course is offered on a sliding scale basis.
There are 3 payment options shown below: $210, $130, and $70. Please add to cart the sliding scale payment option you prefer.
Sliding scale payment option 1
Fee: $210.00
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Fee: $210.00
Instructor: Wren Mattoon (they/them)
Student Age: 10-13
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 705 4th Ave E.
Max Class Size: 10
Seats Available: 10
Dates: 9/18/2024 - 10/23/2024
Times: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Days: W Sessions: 6
This fun and personalized beginner's wheel throwing and handbuilding course is designed for youth of all skill levels. Students brand new to the craft as well as those who have taken previous classes in ceramics are all welcome to join, and will receive individualized support in this small class setting. Students will learn by doing, and follow their individual interests to develop and create ceramic artwork.
The instructor will demonstrate wheel throwing, sculptural handbuilding, and slab building. Students will practice, and be encouraged to use these techniques to create at least three pieces, then be guided in glazing their work to achieve desired colors.
All materials and tools will be provided, and the course includes bisque and glaze firings. Masks are encouraged for the duration of classes. Students should wear clothes that can get dirty, or bring an apron. Parents, please plan to arrive 5-10 mins before each class to sign your student(s) in. Students also need to be signed out before leaving.
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