Pottery & Sculpture   

This studio class is offered for knowledgeable ceramicists who require open studio space and firing capabilities. Ceramicists will supply their own greenware or bisque, stain, paint, glazes and tools. Each course will include one half-shelf bisque and one half-shelf glaze firing per session; 10"x20" half-shelf.  Students have full access to all common areas of the clay studio. 

This studio class is offered for knowledgeable ceramicists who require open studio space and firing capabilities. Ceramicists will supply their own greenware or bisque, stain, paint, glazes and tools. Each course will include one half-shelf bisque and one half-shelf glaze firing per session; 10"x20" half-shelf.  Students have full access to all common areas of the clay studio. 

This studio class is offered for knowledgeable ceramicists who require open studio space and firing capabilities. Ceramicists will supply their own greenware or bisque, stain, paint, glazes and tools. Each course will include one half-shelf bisque and one half-shelf glaze firing per session; 10"x20" half-shelf.  Students have full access to all common areas of the clay studio. 

Everybody needs a home mascot and what better mascot than your own Gnome! Artist will determine what personality their gnome will personify by how they choose to decorate/glaze their mascot. These little guys are great conversation pieces, make great gifts and are such fun to make. Supplies, tools and firings included. All levels welcome.

Everybody needs a home mascot and what better mascot than your own Gnome! Artist will determine what personality their gnome will personify by how they choose to decorate/glaze their mascot. These little guys are great conversation pieces, make great gifts and are such fun to make. Supplies, tools and firings included. All levels welcome.

Everybody needs a home mascot and what better mascot than your own Gnome! Artist will determine what personality their gnome will personify by how they choose to decorate/glaze their mascot. These little guys are great conversation pieces, make great gifts and are such fun to make. Supplies, tools and firings included. All levels welcome.

 

This is a fun clay class for folks to create their own incredible fairy house or garden structure. Fairies are attracted to happiness and beauty so creativity can range from rustic to intricate. In the clay studio we'll learn how to build our houses from clay slabs and decorate them to our whims. Our fairy house will last more than a lifetime as ceramic is completely weather durable. Materials and tools included. All levels invited.

 

 

This is a fun clay class for folks to create their own incredible fairy house or garden structure. Fairies are attracted to happiness and beauty so creativity can range from rustic to intricate. In the clay studio we'll learn how to build our houses from clay slabs and decorate them to our whims. Our fairy house will last more than a lifetime as ceramic is completely weather durable. Materials and tools included. All levels invited.

 

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.

Projects:

July 18- Simple canes
August 15- Skinner blend canes
September 19- Complex cane (using simple +skinners)
October 17- Making beads (using the complex cane)
November 21- Holiday Ornaments
December 19- Small gifts- covered tins, glass items, etc.

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.

Projects:

July 18- Simple canes
August 15- Skinner blend canes
September 19- Complex cane (using simple +skinners)
October 17- Making beads (using the complex cane)
November 21- Holiday Ornaments
December 19- Small gifts- covered tins, glass items, etc.

 

Have you ever wanted to have fresh, just-picked herbs at the ready for your favorite culinary dish? Now you can grow fresh herbs all year long.

We'll create a beautiful terra cotta planter and embellish it with surface design appliqué as you desire. We'll discuss how to plant, what to plant, what soil to use and how to tend our potted herbs.

Potters to supply their own herbs. All levels welcome. Pottery supplies included.

 

Have you ever wanted to have fresh, just-picked herbs at the ready for your favorite culinary dish? Now you can grow fresh herbs all year long.

We'll create a beautiful terra cotta planter and embellish it with surface design appliqué as you desire. We'll discuss how to plant, what to plant, what soil to use and how to tend our potted herbs.

Potters to supply their own herbs. All levels welcome. Pottery supplies included.

In this course students will choose to make either a birdhouse or bird feeder. Students will create their structure of strong exterior-grade terra cotta clay on our first class and artfully decorate theri piece during the second class. Participants should ready themselves for a fun open studio experience full of creative flow and conversation. Supplies, tools and firings included. All levels welcome.

It's time to play in the mud on the potter's wheel! Potters will develop skills for creating wheel thrown pots of form and function for everyday use. The potter's wheel and ideas will be the foundation for exploring personal expression in these wheel-thrown pots. There will be an abundance of one-on-one instruction for individual skill building in a small class setting. Fee includes tools, 12 pounds of throwing clay and firings. Note: Students may get dirty with clay. Please wear appropriate clothing.

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.

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.

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.

This is a fun and creative class for all students. We'll make our Wild and Wonderful free-form fish platters from clay slabs. Our platters will be artfully decorated, fully functional and food safe. Platters can also function as wall art when not in use. Clay artist will form their platters during the first class and glaze them on our second class. Supplies, tools and firings included. All levels welcome.

Eco-friendly and whimsical, a toad house makes a beautiful addition to any lawn or garden. Did you know toads eat 100 or more insects per day?

Our toad houses will be clay slab constructed and embellished in whichever way you choose. Ceramicists can make two toad houses during the class. All skill levels welcome. Supplies included.

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. All supplies included and all levels of expertise welcome.

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. All supplies included and all levels of expertise welcome.