Beginning Ceramics
Terrence Heldreth,
Michelle Clesse, Josh Allen
Intro to wheel throwing, handbuilding, and glazing techniques will be covered, with emphasis on individualized instruction for beginners or experienced. Clay (25 lbs) and glazes provided. 18 hours of instruction. Term pass required. 4 sections:
A. Sun, Apr 4-May 9 5:00p-8:00p
$63 (Cleese) PLU#6001
B. Tues, Apr 6-May 11 3:00p-6:00p
$63 (Heldreth) PLU#6002
C. Tues, Apr 6-May 11 6:30p-9:30p
$63 (Allen) PLU#6003
D. Fri, Apr 9-May 14 10:15a-1:15p
$63 (Heldreth) PLU#6004

 

Intro to Raku
Jason Solomon
A special production & firing class for students with at least one term of ceramics experience . We’ll produce pottery in the first session, bisque fire it, and then use an outdoor Raku kiln for firing your work in the second session. Clay(10 lbs. recycled), glazes and firing provided. 10 hours of instruction. Term pass required.
NOTE: Class is nonrefundable.
Sat, Apr 17 3:00p-6:00p
Sat, May 8 10:30a-5:30p
$36 PLU#6007

 

Raku Firing
Jason Solomon
A special firing class for students with at least one session of Raku experience . Bring a few (5-6) pieces of bisqued ceramic, suitable for Raku firing. Glazes will be available the week before the firing. 7 hours of instruction. Term pass required.
NOTE: Class is nonrefundable.
Sat, May 15 10:30a-5:30p
$25 PLU#6009

 

Continuing Throwing
Josh Allen
Intermediate & advanced students can
practice on the potter’s wheel with individual instruction & in-class demonstrations. (Centering, pulling, shaping, lids, handles, spouts, & simple assembly.) Prior throwing experience required. Clay (25 lbs.) and glazes provided. 18 hours of instruction. Term pass required.
Mon, Apr 5-May 10 3:00p-6:00p
$63 PLU#6005

 

Color and Clay
Ann Dingledy
Colored slips and underglazes on clay fired at a lower temperature will add bright, vibrant results to your ceramics. Explore techniques for painterly effects and fine detail in surface decoration.  Fun and informative for the novice or experienced clay worker. Some clay and glazes provided. 12 hours of instruction. Term pass required.
Wed, Apr 14 - May 5 10:15a-1:15p
$48 PLU# 6010

 

Hand Built Teapots
Saly Lee
Join international ceramic artist Saly Lee in this special workshop. Apply handbuilding techniques to create beautiful and unique tea pots, cups and saucers. Clay, (25 lbs.) and glazes provided. 18 hours of instruction. Term pass required.
Mon, Apr 12-May17 6:30p-9:30p
$63 PLU#6008

 

Ceramic Fountains
Terrence Heldreth
Utilizing simple handbuilding skills, we’ll construct a form to use with a small pump in making a small table fountain. (Glazing & assembly also covered.) Some clay and glazes provided. Allow extra $ for a pump (available for purchase at the Craft Center) 9 hours of instruction. Term pass required.
Sat, Apr 17-May 8 10:30a-1:30p
(No class May 1)
$39 PLU#6006