No experience is necessary to enjoy these classes. Be warned, however, polymer clay is an addictive past time. It is so versatile, malleable, colorful, and enticing that one keeps finding new things to do with it. Join the instructor on the edge of the rabbit hole, and take the plunge together.

In this series, participants will be mixing the various colors of clay to produce veneers that are then used to cover an object made of metal, glass, wood, or anything that won't melt in an oven at 275 degrees.

Participants could choose to make a small figure like a dragon, cat, or some other small item that could be used as a pendant or pin. Or, beads, cabochons, flowers, etc, could be made.

These classes will be on the third Saturday of each month, and each one will deal with only one of the subjects mentioned above.

Note: There is a $10 supply fee payable to instructor (cash or check) on first day of class. Participants bringing their own supplies, need to contact the instruct at least 1 week before class and the supply fee will be waived.

Summer Projects

June 15th - Translucent Votive Holder
July 20th - Making Tube Beads + Cabochons
August 17th - Christie Friesen inspired Dragon

In this course, students will make a multi-purpose wine cooler/kitchen tool caddy. This pot can be used interchangeably due to its size. Potters will create their wine cooler and decorate the pot's exterior in bas relief, or additive clay pieces, as desired.

We'll make our pots in the first class session and glaze it on our second. All supplies included and all levels of expertise welcome.

It is time to play in the mud, again! In this course, potters will employ previously developed throwing abilities to create functional pots. Potters will also expand their throwing skills learning multiple approaches in wheel forming and tool use.

The focus will be on making bowls, cups and other functional ware. There will be lots of time for one-on-one instruction in this small class setting.

Fee includes tools, 12 lbs. of throwing clay, and firings. Additional throwing clay will be available for purchase from the instructor.

This course is an open studio session chuck full of great fun and creative energy for all ceramicists. It is designed for clay artists with prior hand-building experience. Artists should have a sufficient understanding of basic methods of hand-building and glazing properties. Projects must have instructor approval. Clay and glazes included.