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Winter

EXTRUDING CLAY SAMPLER

Tom Richards / Studio 7
Wed 2/19-3/26
1-3:30pm / 6 weeks
Prerequisite: Beginning Ceramics
$220 / Members: $200

The extruder is a fun studio tool that allows you to easily produce and repeat forms that can be deconstructed, assembled or made into vessels. In this 6-week course, learn about the extruder and dies then create finished pieces with your extruded elements. Stoneware with high fire glazes will be used.

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Spring

FLOWER + FORM

Lindsay Hayosh / Studio 5
Tue 4/8-5/20
10am-12:30pm / 7 weeks
Prerequisite: Beginning Ceramics
$255 / Members: $235

This class will go beyond the traditional vase and explore contemporary interpretations of vessel forms for presenting your bouquets. We will explore both hand built and wheel thrown construction methods to create functional yet sculptural pieces, all in time to display the long-awaited blooms of spring!

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SLAB BUILDING WITH EARTHENWARE

Susan McHenry / Studio 7
Thu 4/10-5/22
6:30-9pm / 7 weeks
Prerequisite: Beginning Ceramics
$255 / Members: $235

Personalize your hand-built forms using custom bisque molds and the studio’s plaster mold collection. In this low-fire class, students will learn how to make custom molds for use throughout the session, and will then learn how to create customized templates for slab building with the molds. A variety of surface treatments will be demonstrated, including the use of slips and terra sigillata, custom sprigs, and appliques. All pieces will be fired to cone 03 in the studio’s low-fire electric kilns and will be food safe when complete.

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SLAB BUILDING WITH STONEWARE

Susan McHenry / Studio 7
Tue 4/8-5/20
1-3:30pm / 7 weeks
Prerequisite: Beginning Ceramics
$255 / Members: $235

Personalize your hand-built forms using custom bisque molds and the studio’s plaster mold collection. Working with stoneware clay, learn to build custom molds for use throughout the session, and then learn how to create customized templates for slab building with the molds. Various surface treatments will be demonstrated, including the use of slips, custom sprigs, and appliques. Pots will be fired in the studio’s high fire, reduction kilns.

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GLAZING WITHOUT FEAR

Chad Bagge / Studio 5
Thu 4/10-5/22
6:30-9pm / 7 weeks
Prerequisite: Intermediate Ceramics
$255 / Members: $235

If you ponder how to finish your ceramic pieces, it’s time to level up your glazing. Learn the fundamentals of raw materials, glaze formulas, and application. Demonstrations will focus on form and design and the relationship to glaze characteristics. Put aside your reluctance and intimidation and gain confidence in the final step of the ceramic process.

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INTERMEDIATE POTTER’S WHEEL

Lindsay Hayosh / Studio 5
Tue 4/8-5/20
6:30-9pm / 7 weeks
Prerequisite: Beginning Potter’s Wheel
$255 / Members: $235

Continue to produce the pots of your imagination while refining (or refreshing) the basics of craftsmanship and technique. This class is an intermediate step in mastering the potter's wheel. Techniques of forming spouts, lids, handles and altering will be introduced. High fire glazing will be demystified as you finish the pots that will become part of your home.

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RAKU & ALTERNATIVE LOW FIRE

Wyatt Lane / Studio 5
Wed 4/9-5/21
1-3:30pm / 7 weeks
Prerequisite: Intermediate Ceramics
$255 / Members: $235

If you want heat and instant glaze results, learn to master the various techniques of raku firing. Experiment and test new glazes while exploring firing and post firing possibilities. Horsehair, naked raku, saggar, obvara, and blackware firings are offered. While this course will focus on the firing techniques, both experienced hand builders and wheel throwers are welcome.

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ATMOSPHERIC FIRING

Julie Devers / Studio 5
Tue 4/8-5/20
1-3:30pm / 7 weeks
Prerequisite: Intermediate Ceramics
$270 / Members: $250

Explore a classic approach to firing your work in a high temperature atmospheric kiln. This is a studio-style course with an emphasis on forming, decorating, and glazing pots for atmospheric firings. Students will actively participate in all aspects of the process–not only loading and maintaining the kiln, but in selecting the slips and glazes for the class.

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BEGINNING POTTER’S WHEEL

(A) Wyatt Lane / Studio 5
Mon 4/7-5/19
6:30-9pm / 7 weeks
Prerequisite: Beginning Ceramics
$255 / Members: $235

Get ready for your first time throwing! If you are new to the potter’s wheel or want to exercise your fundamental skills, this class is for you. From centering clay to the finished pot, weekly demonstrations introduce basic forms such as cylinders, cups, bowls, and plates. Studio slips and glazes will be discussed for completing your pottery.

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BEGINNING POTTER’S WHEEL

(B) Lindsay Hayosh / Studio 5
Wed 4/9-5/21
6:30-9pm / 7 weeks
Prerequisite: Beginning Ceramics
$255 / Members: $235

Get ready for your first time throwing! If you are new to the potter’s wheel or want to exercise your fundamental skills, this class is for you. From centering clay to the finished pot, weekly demonstrations introduce basic forms such as cylinders, cups, bowls, and plates. Studio slips and glazes will be discussed for completing your pottery.

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BEGINNING POTTER’S WHEEL

(C)Tom Richards / Studio 5
Thu 4/10-5/22
1-3:30pm / 7 weeks
Prerequisite: Beginning Ceramics
$255 / Members: $235

Get ready for your first time throwing! If you are new to the potter’s wheel or want to exercise your fundamental skills, this class is for you. From centering clay to the finished pot, weekly demonstrations introduce basic forms such as cylinders, cups, bowls, and plates. Studio slips and glazes will be discussed for completing your pottery.

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BEGINNING CERAMICS

(A) Caitlin Zachow / Studio 7
Tue 4/8-5/20
9:30-12pm / 7 weeks
$255 / Members: $235

Welcome to the world of clay. Beginning students are introduced to a variety of clay-forming techniques to complete several unique projects. Pinching, coiling, and slab-building will be demonstrated, just add your own creative touch. Finish your pieces with glazes for high and low temperature firings.

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BEGINNING CERAMICS

(B) Tom Richards / Studio 7
Wed 4/9-5/21
1-3:30pm / 7 weeks
$255 / Members: $235

Welcome to the world of clay. Beginning students are introduced to a variety of clay-forming techniques to complete several unique projects. Pinching, coiling, and slab-building will be demonstrated, just add your own creative touch. Finish your pieces with glazes for high and low temperature firings.

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BEGINNING CERAMICS

(C) Brian Hirt / Studio 7
Wed 4/9-5/21
6:30-9pm / 7 weeks
$255 / Members: $235

Welcome to the world of clay. Beginning students are introduced to a variety of clay-forming techniques to complete several unique projects. Pinching, coiling, and slab-building will be demonstrated, just add your own creative touch. Finish your pieces with glazes for high and low temperature firings.

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ANAGAMA

Julie Devers / Studio 7
Mon 4/7-5/19
6:30-9pm / 7 weeks
Prerequisite: Intermediate/ Advanced Ceramics
$280 / Members: $260

Achieve ceramic surfaces only possible in the KIA wood kiln. Experience having your pieces glazed with wood ash and kissed by the flame while firing with a community of passionate stokers. The studio portion of this class discusses the loading, firing, history, and anticipated results as you produce pots and sculpture specific to our anagama kiln. At the kiln site, students will prep cord wood to fuel the kiln and work shifts, keeping the firing burning for four days. Unloading day reveals pots that will be as unique as the wood fire process. This class requires physical work, stamina, full participation, cooperation, and availability in late September for our 25th anniversary firing. Pair this with Anagama Part 2 (summer session) for a more immersive experience in studio time and exploration.

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