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Adult Pottery Classes - Winter 2008

(A1) Pottery:  Let’s Throw Some Clay!

Ages 12 & up

Get down and dirty working with clay.  Handbuild, slab construction, wheel throwing, and sculpture techniques offered.  Students of all experience levels welcome.  Variety of glazing methods presented from earthenware to stoneware and RAKU!

Instructor:  Diane Pontoriero

Dates: Oct 2-Nov 13, Thur (6 classes)
(No class Nov 6)

Times:                  7:00-9:00 PM

Materials:             $ 25 & and an old towel. 

Members
$75
(+ $25 materials)

Non-Members
$95
(+ $25 materials)

 

Materials Fee: $25 & Please bring an old towel to class

(A2)  Pottery:  It’s FUNdamental!

(Ages 14 & up)

Learn the fundamentals of clay through sculpture, hand-building and wheel throwing. Students can create functional and imaginative pieces.  Individual help given.  Glazing will be the last class session. 

Instructor: Ruthann Farinacci

Date: Oct 7-Nov 18, Tue, (6 sessions)
No class Nov 11

Time: 7:00- 9:00 PM

Members
$75
(+ $25 materials)

Non-Members
$95
(+ $25 materials)

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A3 / It’s All in the Glaze

(Ages 13 & up)

Improve and expand your glazing techniques in this pottery glazing workshop.  Learn about underglazes, stains, and slips along with traditional low fire and stoneware glazes. Proper glaze preparation and application techniques will be demonstrated.  Bring your own bisqued pottery or select from art center pieces.  

Instructor: Diane Pontoriero

Date: Nov 1, Saturday (1 class)

Time: 1:00-4:00 PM

1:00-4:00 PM

Members
$25

Non-Members
$35

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A4 / Studio Polymer Clay:  Autumn and Holiday Designs

(Ages 14 & up)

We will use polymer clay to embellish frames, candle holders, wine glasses, vases, and even create centerpieces to decorate your home for autumn and the winter holidays.  Students provide items to decorate.  All tools provided by the teacher. 

Instructor: Susan Link 

Date: Oct 12-Nov 16, Sat (6 classes)

Time: 2:00-4:30 PM

Materials List: 3 packages of “Studio by Sculpey” clay in autumn leaf colors of your choice, rolling pin, wax paper, empty spray bottle, paper towels, large flat box to carry home clay designs. 

Members
$50

Non-Members
$70

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