Ceramics   

This class will focus on the basic skills of wheel throwing—centering, opening, and pulling clay into shape—followed by learning to form bowls, cylinders, and cups. Students will also learn to evaluate form and how form serves a vessel’s function. NOTE: Sections SP1, SP2, and SP3 will work in mid-range clay and oxidation glazes.  Section SP4 will work in low-fire clay and glazes. Class tuition includes one 25lb bag of clay per student; see Ceramic Note*. 

*CERAMICS NOTE: Tuition now includes one 25lb bag of clay for each student registered. Students should be able to lift 25lbs of clay. Tuition also covers shop glazes, and some underglazes as well as kiln firing; however, students should anticipate fees for purchasing additional clay, specialty underglazes, and tools unless otherwise noted.

Additional 25lb bags of clay and introductory tool kits are $20 each and must be purchased online; show your receipt to the instructor to receive your purchase.  Or clay and materials can be purchased locally at retail stores.

This class will focus on the basic skills of wheel throwing—centering, opening, and pulling clay into shape—followed by learning to form bowls, cylinders, and cups. Students will also learn to evaluate form and how form serves a vessel’s function. NOTE: Sections SP1, SP2, and SP3 will work in mid-range clay and oxidation glazes.  Section SP4 will work in low-fire clay and glazes. Class tuition includes one 25lb bag of clay per student; see Ceramic Note*. 

*CERAMICS NOTE: Tuition now includes one 25lb bag of clay for each student registered. Students should be able to lift 25lbs of clay. Tuition also covers shop glazes, and some underglazes as well as kiln firing; however, students should anticipate fees for purchasing additional clay, specialty underglazes, and tools unless otherwise noted.

Additional 25lb bags of clay and introductory tool kits are $20 each and must be purchased online; show your receipt to the instructor to receive your purchase.  Or clay and materials can be purchased locally at retail stores.

This class will focus on the basic skills of wheel throwing—centering, opening, and pulling clay into shape—followed by learning to form bowls, cylinders, and cups. Students will also learn to evaluate form and how form serves a vessel’s function. NOTE: Sections SP1, SP2, and SP3 will work in mid-range clay and oxidation glazes.  Section SP4 will work in low-fire clay and glazes. Class tuition includes one 25lb bag of clay per student; see Ceramic Note*. 

*CERAMICS NOTE: Tuition now includes one 25lb bag of clay for each student registered. Students should be able to lift 25lbs of clay. Tuition also covers shop glazes, and some underglazes as well as kiln firing; however, students should anticipate fees for purchasing additional clay, specialty underglazes, and tools unless otherwise noted.

Additional 25lb bags of clay and introductory tool kits are $20 each and must be purchased online; show your receipt to the instructor to receive your purchase.  Or clay and materials can be purchased locally at retail stores.

This class will focus on the basic skills of wheel throwing—centering, opening, and pulling clay into shape—followed by learning to form bowls, cylinders, and cups. Students will also learn to evaluate form and how form serves a vessel’s function. NOTE: Sections SP1, SP2, and SP3 will work in mid-range clay and oxidation glazes.  Section SP4 will work in low-fire clay and glazes. Class tuition includes one 25lb bag of clay per student; see Ceramic Note*. 

*CERAMICS NOTE: Tuition now includes one 25lb bag of clay for each student registered. Students should be able to lift 25lbs of clay. Tuition also covers shop glazes, and some underglazes as well as kiln firing; however, students should anticipate fees for purchasing additional clay, specialty underglazes, and tools unless otherwise noted.

Additional 25lb bags of clay and introductory tool kits are $20 each and must be purchased online; show your receipt to the instructor to receive your purchase.  Or clay and materials can be purchased locally at retail stores.

Fundamental handbuilding skills and techniques will be covered including pinch pots, coil building, and slab construction with a focus on fun, artful, and utilitarian forms as well as surface techniques to add decorative elements to make the work truly one-of-a-kind. The class will work in low-fire terracotta clay and glazes; students will learn how to use these materials for the purpose of handbuilding. See *Ceramic Note. 

*CERAMICS NOTE: Tuition now includes one 25lb bag of clay for each student registered. Students should be able to lift 25lbs of clay. Tuition also covers shop glazes, and some underglazes as well as kiln firing; however, students should anticipate fees for purchasing additional clay, specialty underglazes, and tools unless otherwise noted.

Additional 25lb bags of clay and introductory tool kits are $20 each and must be purchased online; show your receipt to the instructor to receive your purchase.  Or clay and materials can be purchased locally at retail stores.

Expand and refine your throwing skills through the forming of bowls, cups, lids, pitchers, and the assemblage of two-part forms. Presentations and discussions will cover how to integrate form with function. This class will use high-fire Balcones clay and gas-fired reduction glazes. Students should have completed at least two Introductory to Wheelthrowing courses. Class tuition includes one 25lb bag of clay per student; see Ceramic Note*. 

*CERAMICS NOTE: Tuition now includes one 25lb bag of clay for each student registered. Students should be able to lift 25lbs of clay. Tuition also covers shop glazes, and some underglazes as well as kiln firing; however, students should anticipate fees for purchasing additional clay, specialty underglazes, and tools unless otherwise noted.

Additional 25lb bags of clay and introductory tool kits are $20 each and must be purchased online; show your receipt to the instructor to receive your purchase.  Or clay and materials can be purchased locally at retail stores.

Expand and refine your throwing skills through the forming of bowls, cups, lids, pitchers, and the assemblage of two-part forms. Presentations and discussions will cover how to integrate form with function. This class will use high-fire Balcones clay and gas-fired reduction glazes. Students should have completed at least two Introductory to Wheelthrowing courses. Class tuition includes one 25lb bag of clay per student; see Ceramic Note*. 

*CERAMICS NOTE: Tuition now includes one 25lb bag of clay for each student registered. Students should be able to lift 25lbs of clay. Tuition also covers shop glazes, and some underglazes as well as kiln firing; however, students should anticipate fees for purchasing additional clay, specialty underglazes, and tools unless otherwise noted.

Additional 25lb bags of clay and introductory tool kits are $20 each and must be purchased online; show your receipt to the instructor to receive your purchase.  Or clay and materials can be purchased locally at retail stores.

Glazing takes more time and consideration than you think! This class will focus on a form’s glazed surface and the many application techniques that may be used—from wax resist, glaze spraying applications, to layering of glazes. Experimentation and persistence in glazing will be the goal of this class allowing an understanding of how cone 10 glazes work in the high-fire gas kiln. Work from a series of small handbuilt or thrown forms and progress to larger forms as you experiment.?The instructor will work with each student to assist in fruition of their personal ideas.??Prerequisite: Students must have completed at least two beginning level wheelthrowing or handbuilding classes.  Class tuition includes one 25lb bag of clay per student; see Ceramic Note*.   

*CERAMICS NOTE: Tuition now includes one 25lb bag of clay for each student registered. Students should be able to lift 25lbs of clay. Tuition also covers shop glazes, and some underglazes as well as kiln firing; however, students should anticipate fees for purchasing additional clay, specialty underglazes, and tools unless otherwise noted.

Additional 25lb bags of clay and introductory tool kits are $20 each and must be purchased online; show your receipt to the instructor to receive your purchase.  Or clay and materials can be purchased locally at retail stores.

In this class, students create ceramic sculptural work that will incorporate the use of other non-ceramic materials and media to enhance the content and visual aesthetics of their work.?During class students will be working on clay components, taking trips to thrift stores and scrap yards to?find alternate materials, and then developing ways to incorporate the mixed media. Work will be low-fired and glazed or cold finished to achieve brighter colors and alternate surfaces.?Students may need to purchase their own underglazes, glazes, or alternative finish materials. Prerequisite: Students must have had a minimum experience of one introductory and one intermediate handbuilding courses.  Class tuition includes one 25lb bag of clay per student; see Ceramic Note*.   

*CERAMICS NOTE: Tuition now includes one 25lb bag of clay for each student registered. Students should be able to lift 25lbs of clay. Tuition also covers shop glazes, and some underglazes as well as kiln firing; however, students should anticipate fees for purchasing additional clay, specialty underglazes, and tools unless otherwise noted.

Additional 25lb bags of clay and introductory tool kits are $20 each and must be purchased online; show your receipt to the instructor to receive your purchase.  Or clay and materials can be purchased locally at retail stores.

Majolica was first introduced to Italy during the 16th century and was heavily influenced by Hispano-Moresque decorated wares of Muslim Spain.  Today, Majolica refers to a white, opaque tin-based glaze, composed of frits and tin oxide.  Through demonstrations and lectures, students will be introduced to both traditional and non-traditional methods of glaze applications and construction techniques.  Handbuilding techniques will be demonstrated and presented; those experienced in wheelthrowing can work independently to create pottery forms but will not be demonstrated in class.  The pieces will be fired at low-temperature in electric kilns using a red earthenware clay body.  Prerequisite: Students must have completed one handbuilding class or one wheelthrowing class.  Class tuition includes one 25lb bag of clay per student; see Ceramic Note*.   

*CERAMICS NOTE: Tuition now includes one 25lb bag of clay for each student registered. Students should be able to lift 25lbs of clay. Tuition also covers shop glazes, and some underglazes as well as kiln firing; however, students should anticipate fees for purchasing additional clay, specialty underglazes, and tools unless otherwise noted.

Additional 25lb bags of clay and introductory tool kits are $20 each and must be purchased online; show your receipt to the instructor to receive your purchase.  Or clay and materials can be purchased locally at retail stores.