Join us for a class at The Bray!
Whether you’re a total beginner or looking to inspire your existing studio practice – The Bray offers Adult (16+) continuing education classes for all ages, abilities, and backgrounds! Our Continuing Education Classes are 8 weeks long and meet for 3 hours once a week. Students are taught by professional artists and have access to open studio time 7 days a week from 8am-10pm (outside of other scheduled classes) to practice what they're learning.
We offer 3 sessions annually, Winter (January-March) Spring (April-May) and Fall (September-November). General registration typically opens 6 weeks prior to the start of classes, with early member registration opening a week before general registration. Become a member today to receive access to early registration!
DISCOVER BELOW:
- Upcoming session information
- Our current class offerings
- Frequently asked questions
- Our current classroom policies, details on experience levels, and our online classroom calendar!
Upcoming Session Information
Spring 2023 Session (April 3rd - May 26th)
For questions, email our Education Manager at education@archiebray.org
Spring Session 2023 Continuing Education Classes
Narratively Speaking
Mondays 6-9pm (April 3 – May 22)
Instructor: Kristy Moreno
Explore the art of storytelling through layered imagery to create dynamic surfaces with clay in this thought-provoking beginner level class! Join Kristy as she shows you how to translate your ideas from paper to clay to create one of a kind designs using a multitude of surface decoration possibilities including slips, underglazes, inlay, texturing, and more. Learn how to use basic building techniques to create a range of objects, from wall pieces to vessels, and receive guidance from your instructor on “intentional free-play” to explore your individualized interests in clay while building new skills. Discover more about the instructor and long term Resident Artist, Kristy Moreno, here.
*A minimum of 8 is required to run this class
Level: Best suited for Beginner level students
Cost: $275. Please see FAQ section at bottom of page to see what's included with your registration fees
Investigating Surface
Tuesdays 9am-12pm (April 4 – May 23)
Instructor: George McCauley
Dive deep into an investigation of surface treatment and decorative potential with local area artist and recent Fall Resident, George McCauley. Learn about majolica, stain, slip, underglaze, glaze, multi firing, brush selection, and mark making on bare clay. Discover traditional and nontraditional applications while exploring how to make it your own! Using earthenware clay, and a grab bag of decorating techniques, students will create work for (and fire as a class!) a low temperature wood firing. Students will then compare and contrast the results with an electric oxidation firing to see how the same techniques vary in different firings. Discover more about George, here.
Level: Suggested for Intermediate level students
*A minimum of 8 is required to run this class
Level: Suggested for Intermediate - Advanced level students
Cost: $275 plus $35 Lab Fee*
Please see FAQ section at bottom of page to see what's included with registration fees
*covers additional costs associated with atmospheric firing
From Flat to Fab - Take Two
Tuesdays 6-9pm (April 4 – May 23)
Instructor: Austin Riddle
This class was so good the first time around, we just had to run it again! Designed for both new and returning students, you’re sure to gain incredible insight on working with clay from long term Resident Artist, Austin Riddle. In this “take two” version students can expect to expand the exploration of designing tableware and sculptures with the use of paper templates and clay slabs. Through curated assignments students will focus on developing form in conjunction with surface decoration and patterning. As a group, you’ll push the limits of a Cricut Plotter machine to make unique patterns that will help you take your ideas from Flat to Fab. Learn more about Austin, here.
*A minimum of 8 is required to run this class
Level: Best suited for Intermediate level students
Cost: $275. Please see FAQ section at bottom of page to see what's included with registration fees
Approaching Clay The Beginners Way
Wednesdays, 6-9pm (April 5 – May 24)
Instructor: Michaela Bromberek
One of the beauties of clay is its infinite avenues of discovery, but this can easily and quickly become overwhelming to beginning students. Worry not, as Approaching Clay The Beginners Way was developed to narrow in on the realm of possibilities. Join local area artist and recent Fall Resident, Michaela Bromberek, as she guides you through four seemingly simple techniques (two building and two decorating) which by themselves allow for a multitude of exploration! Discover how to leverage wheel thrown cylinders, and Kurinuki (a traditional Japanese handbuilding method) to create one of a kind functional ware. Then learn to utilize wax resist and slips to decorate your pieces with geometric and organic patterns. Vases, butter dishes, decorative baskets, salt and pepper shakers, and so much more are all possible in this beginning clay class! Learn more about Michaela, here.
*A minimum of 8 is required to run this class
Level: An excellent class for Beginner students
Cost: $275. Please see FAQ section at bottom of page to see what's included with registration fees
PLAYFUL CHARACTERS
Fridays, 6-9pm (April 7 – May 26)
Instructor: Janina Myronowa
Uncover and create your very own Playful Characters in this figurative-based handbuilding class. Find your personalized path toward developing and creating stylized figures under the guidance of long term Resident Artist, Janina Myronowa. Learn to confidently work with slabs, gain tips and tricks for refining your creations, and familiarize yourself with underglaze decorations. Students will be encouraged to challenge themselves to create a variety of figures in various scales. Join Janina for an enjoyable, playful, and knowledge filled creative class. Discover more about Janina here.
*A minimum of 8 is required to run this class
Level: An excellent class for Intermediate level students
Cost: $275. Please see FAQ section at bottom of page to see what's included with registration fees
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!
FAQ
Classroom Calendar
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Current Students
Use our online classroom calendar to see the most up-to-date classroom schedule. Select the month by using the tabs at the bottom of the spread sheet.
PLEASE NOTE: When viewing the calendar, if you leave your browsing session open, make sure to refresh your page to view the most recent version of the calendar. Classes are added as they develop, so refresh often!
See what classes are happening before making a trip!
Policies
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Please read prior to taking a class with us
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We appreciate you taking the time to better understand our policies. Please read prior to taking a class with us - we aim to keep it short and sweet so as not to waste your time!
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