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Open Pottery Studio
Nancy Blank & Sabrina Kuchta supervise on Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays. Frank Creney supervises on Tuesdays. *Please note we are only able to accept cash & check for open studio time and firing fees in the Pottery Studio* Day: Tuesdays (Adults only) Time: 1:00 - 4:00PM January 14, 21, 28 // February 4, 11, 18, 25 // March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 // April 7, 14, 21, 28 // May 5, 12, 19, 26 Day: Wednesdays (Children welcome with experienced adult supervision) Time: 2:00PM - 5:00PM January 15, 22, 29 // February 5, 12, 19, 26 // March 4, 11, 18, 25 // April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 // May 6, 13, 20, 27 Day: Thursdays (Adults only) Time: 7:00PM - 10:00PM January 16, 23, 30 // February 6, 13, 20, 27 // March 5, 12, 19, 26 // April 2, 9, 16, 23 // May 7, 14, 21, 28 Day: Sundays (Adults only) Time: 4:00 - 6:00PM January 19, 26 // February 2, 9, 16, 23 // March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 // April 5, 12, 19, 26 // May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 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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Wheel Throwing with Debbie Hale
Days: Mondays Dates: Session 1: January 13, 27, February 3, 10 // Session 2: February 24, March 2, 9, 16 Time: 4:00PM - 6:00PM Location: Pottery Studio Fee: $140 per session ($35 per class for intermediates*). Beginner students must take all four classes in each session. All students must purchase clay for the class. A bag of clay is $25. Intermediate students may join individual classes. In this beginners ceramics class, students will learn techniques to create forms on the potter’s wheel - cups, bowls, vessels, etc. You will learn the basics of the pottery studio, wheel throwing, glazing and firing. *Intermediate students may take individual classes for guidance with new projects and improving technique. |
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Throwing Better Pots (Intermediate/Advanced) with Frank Creney
Day: Mondays Dates: January 27 // February 3, 10, (no 17), 24 // March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 // April 6, 13, 20, 27 // May 4, 11, 18 Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM Location: Pottery Studio Fee: $35 per class. All students must purchase clay for the class - a bag of clay is an additional cost of $25. In this ongoing weekly class for intermediate to advanced students (you must be able to center and throw a cylinder and bowl shape), you will learn how to create different shapes and how to throw bigger and with better results. Students will have the opportunity to decide what projects to work on and Frank will teach the specific techniques to complete. Covers and lids will also be covered in this class. This is a chance to make what you really want to make! |
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Clay Sculpture Course with Frank Creney
Day: Tuesdays Dates: Session 1: January 28, February 4, 11, 18 Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM Location: Pottery Studio Fee: $165 per 4-week session (all materials included). For students with some experience with hand building with clay. This 4-week course will concentrate on building animal figures, including surface techniques and glazing opportunities. At the conclusion of the 4 weeks, students will have created 1-2 sculptures. Please come with an animal in mind! |
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Hand Building with Sabrina Kuchta
Day: Wednesdays Dates: beginning January 22, 2020 - weekly class themes listed below. Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM Location: 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. In this adults only class we will discuss and experiment with hand building techniques. No prior experience in ceramics is necessary; this class can be taken as a beginner class or as a supplementary to your already existing knowledge. Each class can be taken on its own or taken as a series. January 22: Coil Pots: We will explore the coil building technique as it can be applied to both functional ware and sculpture January 29: Creatures: Using pinch pot and coil techniques we will be able to make creature real and imaginary, from frogs to dragons to unicorns and more. February 5: Hollow form Boxes: Using pinch pot technique we will make fanciful boxes. Create a secret hiding place in a treasure chest, a strawberry, or even a slice of cake. February 12: Glazing: Have questions about glazing? Bring your bisque ware and your questions, and we will go over a variety of techniques and need to know info for that last, but ever important, step in finishing your pieces! Open to all ceramic students at any level. This class will cover the basic properties and characteristics of glaze and how to apply it. **** NOTE: Bisque ware is not required but encouraged! February 19: Fairy Houses/Luminaries: Create your own garden dwelling with simple slab and coil techniques. February 26: Dishes & Bowls: Using supporting molds we will learn how to easily make beautiful dishes and bowls with intricate coil detailing on the outside and a smooth functional interior. March 4: Vases: We will use slab, and various slab altering techniques to construct vases. March 11: Slab Built Mugs: We will learn how to make slab, how to use templates, and how to make simple and easy mugs. March 18: Planters: Get ready for spring! We will make fun and whimsical hanging planters. March 25: Glazing: Have questions about glazing? Bring your bisque ware and your questions, and we will go over a variety of techniques and need to know info for that last, but ever important, step in finishing your pieces! Open to all ceramic students at any level. This class will cover the basic properties and characteristics of glaze and how to apply it. **** NOTE: Bisque ware is not required but encouraged! |
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Wood-Fired Kiln Workshop with Frank Creney
Dates & Times: Spring 2020 - dates TBD Location: Pottery Studio Outdoor Wood-Fired Kiln Featherstone will be firing our outdoor wood kiln again this spring. This one-of-a-kind hand-built kiln allows us a special opportunity to delve into the chaotic and unpredictable world of atmospheric firings. The ash of the wood used to fuel and heat the kiln naturally creates a glaze-like layer on all surfaces it touches. The wild and ever changing fluidity of the fire itself causes the natural glaze to flash and blush in unique ways. |
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