SUMMER SEMESTER 2022

Adult Ceramics Classes

5206/5207 Potters Wheel for Beginners
Instructor: Emma Tabachnick
5206 Mondays, 6:30–9 PM
5207 Thursdays, 6:30–9 PM
Have you always wanted to try throwing on the potter’s wheel? Learn the building blocks of wheel throwing and make some fun and functional art along the way. We will go over basic forms from simple cylinders to bowls and plates. We will also be learning the basics of glaze and glaze application, plus additional decorating techniques!
5206 6 sessions: 7/11–8/15
5207 6 sessions: 7/14–8/18
Tuition: member $225, non-member $245
Materials fee: $30

5204 Functional Ware: More Than Just a Pretty Pot
Instructor: Lisette Bedoya
Mondays, 6–8:30 PM
This class is for those eager to experiment! Use a variety of methods to expand on simple forms and focus on finishing techniques.
6 sessions: 7/11–8/15
Tuition: member $225, non-member $245
Materials fee: $30

5205 Raku Fever!
Instructor: Lisette Bedoya
Tuesdays, 6–8:30 PM
Raku fever is in the house! Excited for the next Raku-Fest? Get ahead of the game by throwing and decorating pieces to be bisque fired and ready for raku firing. Taping techniques and glazing strategies will be covered.
6 sessions: 7/12–8/16
Tuition: member $225, non-member $245
Materials fee: $30

5208 Set the Table: Wheel-Thrown Kitchen & Table Ware
Instructor: Emma Tabachnick
Tuesdays, 6:30–9 PM
This class will focus on functional pottery such as bowls, plates, mugs, and other kitchen goods. The focus will be on form, function, design, problem-solving, and consistency. Work on building skills such as centering, pulling, trimming, finishing, and glazing. Students will develop an attention to detail while developing their own unique style. Self-driven projects are welcome.
6 sessions: 7/12–8/16
Tuition: member $225, non-member $245
Materials fee: $30

5240 Beginning/Intermediate Wheel Throwing
Instructor: Jessica Garber
Wednesdays, 6:30–9 PM
Enter the world of wheel-thrown pottery! Throw pottery on the wheel, trim, and apply surface decorating techniques. Learn how to create and finish beautiful vases, bowls, and plates, including glazing techniques.
6 sessions: 7/13–8/17
Tuition: member $225, non-member $245
Materials fee: $40

5209 Beyond Beginner: Wheel Throwing
Instructor: Lisette Bedoya
Thursdays, 6–8:30 PM
Are you ready to step up your wheel throwing game? Through demonstrations and hands-on practice, students will work through a series of projects designed to introduce new skills to add to their throwing repertoires. Topics such as throwing lidded forms, multiple component forms, and various surface embellishments will be covered. This class is for intermediate students who are proficient in basic wheel throwing.
6 sessions: 7/14–8/18
Tuition: member $225, non-member $245
Materials fee: $30