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Early Registration, Continuing Education

Print Matrices in Clay

Layered: Print Matrices and Clay

Monday’s 6-9pm  (Jan 16 – March 6)
Instructor: Muriel Condon

Try your hand at several traditional printmaking processes and discover how they can translate to clay. This print focused clay class will utilize simple hand build forms (think tiles, trivets, wall pieces, and shallow platters) to play with and incorporate a variety of print techniques into your clay surfaces. Discover how to add depth to your designs with carved blocks, handmade stamps, hand drawn screen-printed images, and a new approach to creative thinking in clay! Discover more about the instructor, Muriel Condon, here!

*A minimum of 6 is required to run this class

Level: Best suited for Beginner level students!

Cost: $275.  Compare our course costs to other educational clay centers here!

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Additions and Alterations

Additions and Alterations

Tuesdays 9am-12pm (Jan 17 – March 7)
Instructor: Allyson George

Discover the endless possibilities of the hand building world in this highly anticipated class. Working with complex forms such as lidded vessels and pouring receptacles, Allyson will showcase unique altering techniques to take your forms to a new level. Think beyond the wheel and discover what’s possible when creating complex, functional pottery! Discover more about the instructor, Allyson George, here!

*A minimum of 6 is required to run this class

Level: Suggested for Intermediate - Advanced level students

Cost: $275.  Compare our course costs to other educational clay centers here!

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From Flat To Fab

From Flat to Fab

Tuesdays 6-9pm (Jan 17 – March 7)
Instructor: Austin Riddle

Explore the process of designing ceramic forms with the use of paper templates and clay slabs in this introduction level hand building class! Design and cut paper templates by hand or with the use of a Cricut plotter machine and discover how to easily take your ideas from flat to fab to create beautiful tableware or sculptures! Discover more about the instructor, Austin Riddle, here!

*A minimum of 6 is required to run this class

Level: Best suited for Beginner - Advanced level students!

Cost: $275.  Compare our course costs to other educational clay centers here!

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Calm, Coiling, Collected

Calm, Coiling, Collected

Wednesdays, 6-9pm (Jan 18 – March 8)
Instructor: Shea Burke

Slow down, focus, and feel the clay with every pinch in this inspiring class. Often thought of as an introduction to clay, coil-building far exceeds this basic thought and is instead a technique for creative expression with unique value. This meditative process requires an entirely different approach than working with slabs or throwing on the wheel. Learn new ways to approach the vessel, challenge your scale, hone your hand-building skills, and unearth the expansive potential of coil-building! Discover more about the instructor, Shea Burke, here!

*A minimum of 6 is required to run this class

Level: An excellent class for Beginner students!

Cost: $275.  Compare our course costs to other educational clay centers here!

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Fired_Unfired

Fired / Unfired

Thursdays 9am-12pm (Jan 19 – March 9)
Instructor: Danielle O’Malley

To fire, or not to fire?  That is the question – or certainly will be on your quest of discovery in this strikingly unique class! Uncover the sculptural and decorative potential of paper clay and unfired adobe, while learning about cold surfacing (non-glaze) options. A must take class for anyone looking to expand their knowledge of possibilities in clay while pushing the boundaries of your making potential! Discover more about the instructor, Danielle O’Malley, here!

*A minimum of 6 is required to run this class

Level: An excellent class for Beginner students!

Cost: $275.  Compare our course costs to other educational clay centers here!

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Experience Levels

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    Beginner

    My experience in clay is limited or long ago, and I'm not very comfortable working independently. I'm seeking to learn basic clay techniques and am excited to have a good time while learning something new!

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    Intermediate

    My understanding of clay basics is strong but I still have lot of questions. Having taken multiple classes before, I feel comfortable working independently but I'm ready to expand my knowledge and advance my skills!

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    Advanced

    My clay knowledge is expansive! I have taken classes while exploring clay independently for years. At this stage, I am looking to challenge myself with new perspectives, insights, and understandings in clay!

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