Ceramics Classes

Playing with Fire!

Jane Hendley

Raku is an ancient Japanese firing method which provides an exciting opportunity to watch what happens in a kiln as pieces of pottery are being fired. As the glaze begins to melt in the kiln, students take red hot vessels out using tongs and special gloves, smother them in sawdust and plunge them into water. The results are spectacular! Bisqued pottery pieces will be provided so everyone will bring home their own unique piece of art. Fun family event (kids will love it!) or simply the opportunity to play with fire. Closed toe shoes and long pants recommended.

Handbuilding

Jane Hendley

Learn how to construct clay objects or utilitarian forms, while exploring traditional handbuilding methods such as coiling, slab building and more. All artwork created will be fired and glazed. Ceramics class standards.

Advanced Wheel Throwing

Jane Hendley

Refine your skills on the pottery wheel in this class. Students will concentrate on complex forms and develop techniques that combine all aspects of clay construction. Ceramics class standards.

Intermediate Wheel Throwing

Jane Hendley

Improve your skills on the potter’s wheel in this ceramics class for students with previous exposure to wheel throwing techniques. Ceramics class standards.

Spring Session I

Wednesdays, April 18-June 20
6-8:30pm
Cost: $220, plus $30 materials fee

Spring Session II

Thursdays, April 19-June 21
6-8:30pm
Cost: $220, plus $30 materials fee

Beginning Wheel Throwing

Jane Hendley

Learn how to create basic pottery forms, such as a cup, bowl and plate, using a potter’s wheel. This class covers techniques such as centering and throwing a cylinder, while emphasizing both function and aesthetics. Ceramics class standards.