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Open Pottery Studio
Nancy Blank & Sabrina Kuchta supervise on Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays. Frank Creney supervises on Tuesdays. Day: Tuesdays (Adults only) Time: 1:00 - 4:00PM January 15, 22, 29 // February 5, 12, 19, 26 // March 5, 12, 19, 26 // April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 // May 7, 14, 21 Day: Wednesdays (Children welcome with experienced adult supervision) Time: 2:00PM - 5:00PM January 16, 23, 30 // February 6, 13, 20, 27 // March 6, 13, 20, 27 // April 3, 10, 17, 24 // May 1, 8, 15, 22 Day: Thursdays (Adults only) Time: 7:00PM - 10:00PM January 17, 24, 31 // February 7, 14, 21, 28 // March 7, 14, 21, 28 // April 4, 11, 18, 25 // May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Day: Sundays (Adults only) Time: 4:00 - 6:00PM January 20, 27 // February 3, 10, 17, 24 // March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 // April 7, 14, 21, 28 // May 5, 12, 19 Location: Pottery Studio Fee: $7.50 per hour, $25 per bag of clay, Glazing & Firing fee determined by piece size and quantity This is a non-instructional time for those familiar with ceramics to work on their own in the Pottery Studio. Children must be accompanied by an adult who will supervise the children's clay activity on Wednesdays. |
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Throwing Pots - Students' Choice
with Frank Creney Day: Mondays Dates: January 14, 21, 28 // February 4, 11, 18, 25 // March 4, 11, 18, 25 // April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 // May 6, 13, 20 Time: 6:30 - 8:30PM Location: Pottery Studio Fee: $35 per class, plus the cost of clay. If you will be taking multiple classes in the Pottery Studio, a 25 lb. bag of clay is an additional cost of $25, otherwise clay can be purchased in the studio for $1 per lb. This intermediate/advanced class is for those who can already throw on the wheel but want to learn new shapes and how to work larger. Each week students will be shown 1-2 shapes and will be able to choose what they will be working on - bottles, platters, large vases, large bowls, etc. |
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Learning the Basics & Navigating the Pottery Studio
with Frank Creney Day: Tuesdays Dates: Session 1: January 8, 15, 22, 29 // Session 2: February 5, 12(cancelled), 19, 26 // Session 3: March 5, 12, 19, 26 // Session 4: April 2, 9, 16, 23 // Session 5: April 30, May 7, 14, 21 Time: 6:30 - 8:30PM Location: Pottery Studio Fee: $140 per session (4 classes @ $35 per class). Must take all four classes in each session. All students must purchase clay for the class. A bag of clay is an additional cost of $25. This is a 4 week course designed to get you started - from throwing on the wheel to glazing. All pots will be fired after last class to be picked up the next week. Week 1: Basic throwing techniques for cups, bowls, plates, pots. Week 2: Trimming bottoms and preparing pots for the kiln, throwing techniques revisited. Week 3: Glazing bisque fired ware and trimming pots. Week 4: Glazing bisque fired ware and throwing techniques. It is highly encouraged that you practice what you have learned in during open studio times as 6 hours at wheel is not enough to become proficient. |
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Hand Building with Sabrina Kuchta
Day: Wednesdays Dates and projects listed below Time: 6:00 - 8:00PM Location: The Pottery Studio Fee: $35 per class All students must purchase clay for the class. If you will be taking multiple classes in the Pottery Studio, a 25 lb. bag of clay is an additional cost of $25, otherwise clay can be purchased in the studio for $1 per lb. *Please Note: Ceramics is a multi-stage process. What you make in class will need to first dry, then be fired twice. This process can take around two weeks to produce a finished piece. |
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The Joy of Ceramics with Debbie Hale
Day: Thursdays Dates: 2019: January 17, 24, 31 // February 7, 21 Time: 9:30 - 11:30AM Fee: $140 for a four class session (beginners are asked to commit to 4 classes. Once completed, students may attend one class at a time). Students may select start date. A bag of clay is an additional $25. The Joy of Ceramics lies in its endless creative opportunities whether you work on a wheel or do hand building. This offering is a beginner/intermediate class. |
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Workshop: Alternative Firing - A Unique Firing Experience
with Lois Hirshberg Dates: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, April 26, 27, 28 Time: Friday, 5:00PM-7:00PM // Saturday & Sunday, 10:00AM - 4:00PM Location: Pottery Studio Fee: $200 for the two and half day workshop Come spend the weekend at Featherstone with Lois Hirshberg exploring the magic of several fast-firing techniques. Western Raku, Horse Hair Raku, and Saggar will be some of the spectacular techniques that we will be exploring. These firing techniques never get boring. It is the unpredictability of the process that makes this weekend so exciting. This workshop is open to all levels of expertise. Bring 8 to 10 bisqued pieces. Glazing Friday night and two days of different firing on Saturday and Sunday. For more information contact Lois at: potterybyLois@comcast.net. Lois Hirshberg began working in clay in 1975 at Mudflat Studios in Cambridge where she fell in love with clay. Lois holds an M.Ed in Community Counseling and a M.A. in Art Therapy. She has studies ceramics in Jerusalem at the Bezalel School of Design and in Japan through Parsons School of Design. To learn more about Lois: www.potterybylois.com |
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