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Classes have been updated. Please check dates for new schedule.
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Classes
You can register for classes with your deposit of credit, check
or by:
1) credit card by phone
2) coming to studio to fill out a class form or,
3) you can download the form at each class below and mail it in.
• All classes must be paid in full prior to class time.
• A minimum deposit must be paid to be considered registered for
a class.
• Check each class for extra supplies and/or pre-prep work.
• Classes do NOT include glazing and firing unless specifically
stated in the description.
• Class times are posted for each class.
• Any missed classes must be made up within the six-week session.
Click on pictures for a larger view.
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Click here to skip ahead for SILVER CLAY and GLASS classes.
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Click here to skip ahead for POTTERY classes.
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Pottery Classes |
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Pottery: Wheel Throwing $180
Instructor: Casey McInnis
Sessions to choose from:
• Sundays February 21-March 28 1:00-3:30pm
• *Tuesday Evenings February 23-March 30 5:30-8pm
• Wednesday Evenings February 24-March 31 5:30-8pm
• Thursday Afternoons February 25-April 1 12:30-3pm
• Saturdays February 27-April 3 10am-12:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner & Continuing
Description:
This is a six-session course for adults who want to learn how
to “throw” ware on a potter’s wheel. Techniques will emphasize
centering the clay on the wheel; opening the clay to create the
initial wall and base; thinning and shaping the wall; and throwing
a complete form. Students will also learn about the various kinds
of forms that can be thrown on a wheel; cylinders, open forms,
cones, spheres, waisted forms, showing how to raise them and explaining
what goes wrong, when and why. You will learnmany techniques beyond
throwing itself. For Example: how to alter a thrown; how to make
edges, ridges, ribs and lids; how to use calipers for measuring;
how to produce quantities of identical forms; how to create flat
forms; how to throw large scale pieces; and how to throw a series
of small forms from a single large lump of clay.
*Tuesday evening is an advanced class. Students need to have completed
at least 2 sessions prior to this session in order to be able
to complete the projects. This six weeks will focus on "Bakeware
for the Holidays" projects.
Notes:
Class fee includes 25 lbs. of choice of clay, glazing, firing
and supplies used in class. Students may want to bring an apron
or wear old clothes. Students need to bring a water bucket and
may wish to purchase a kit of basic pottery tools.
A $90.00 non-refundable deposit required at time of registration.
The balance will be payable when the class begins.
Click here to go to a printable sign-up sheet for the Wheel Throwing class. |
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Special Note:
Our overhead costs have increased tremendously with our move to
a new location. In order to hold costs down, we have included
a minimal cost increase in class fees but is limited to class
time only. If you would like full access to studio time and firing,
course fee is $210. |
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Beginning Sculpture: The Fundamentals of Handbuilding
8 weeks • $250
Instructor: Emilie Douglas
Sessions to choose from:
• Monday Evenings February 22-April 12 5:30-8pm
Skill Level: Beginner
Description:
An introductory course to the three handbuilding techniques: pinching,
coiling and slab building. This is a great class to help the student
decide which type of handbuilding they enjoy most. The student
should have at least three finished unglazed pieces by the end
of this course and can pick up their fired objects on what would
be class 9 day.
Class 1: Pinching
Making small pots using only your hands, getting used to working
clay.
Class 2: Pinching Continued
Adding pinched forms together and adding pinched sculptural elements
(suggested form: small animal).
Class 3: Coiling
Making pots using rolled out coils of clay.
Class 4: Coiling Continued
Adding pots together to make a sculptural vessel and adding coiled
decoration.
Class 5: Slab Building
Various ways of making slabs from clay.
Class 6: Slab Building Continued
Adding slabs together to make a small box; using pinching and
coiling to add decorative elements.
Classes 7&8: Work days
Notes:
Class fee includes all clay, glazes, and firing used in class.
A basic kit of pottery tools is required and is available for
purchase at the studio. Students may want to bring an apron or
wear old clothes. All supplies are included in cost and students
have use of the studio’s equipment during the course.
A $100.00 non-refundable deposit required at time of registration.
The balance will be payable when the class begins.
Click here to go to a printable sign-up sheet for the Beginning Sculpture class. |
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Intermediate Sculpture: Handbuilding Projects
8 weeks • $250
Instructor: Emilie Douglas
Sessions to choose from:
• Tuesday Evenings February 23-April 13 5:30-8pm
Skill Level: Continuing
Description:
Using techniques learned in the Fundamentals of Handbuilding class,
the student will complete finished glazed projects designed to
help the student master design and other essential techniques.
Students can decide to do either Option 1 or Option 2 or both.
Either option can be taught in the same class. The student can
pick up their fired and glazed pieces on what would be class 7
day.
Option 1
Bring a plant to class to take inspiration from, make your idea
of the perfect planter for it. Take into consideration every element
of the plant, its size, shape, what it represents, get creative!
Option 2
Bring a photograph of a favorite animal or pet, make a caricature
sculpture of it's likeness. Take into consideration every aspect
of that animal, it's personality, daily activities, we are not
looking for a clay replica of your animal, we want the essence
of that animal to shine through your piece.
Class 1: Sketching, making small models, making a decision and prep work.
Class 2-7: Work days (pieces will be bisque fired).
Class 8: Glazing
*This class can be taken again if the student only wants to tackle
one option at a time.
Notes:
Class fee includes all clay, glazes, and firing used in class.
A basic kit of pottery tools is required and is available for
purchase at the studio. Students may want to bring an apron or
wear old clothes. All supplies are included in cost and students
have use of the studio’s equipment during the course.
A $100.00 non-refundable deposit required at time of registration.
The balance will be payable when the class begins.
Click here to go to a printable sign-up sheet for the Intermediate Sculpture class. |
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Advanced Sculpture: Handbuilding on Your Own
Instructor: Emilie Douglas
Sessions to choose from:
No sessions scheduled at this time.
Skill Level: Continuing
Description:
The student has mastered the handbuilding techniques of their
choice and has a desire to create projects on their own. Students
can decide to do Option 1 or 2 or both. Both can be taught in
the same class. Students can pick up their finished and glazed
projects on what would be class 7 day.
Option 1
Using techniques learned in the Fundamentals of Handbuilding class
to make a group or series of small to medium sculptures which
we will fire and glaze.
Option 2
Using techniques learned in the Fundamentlals of Handbuilding
class to make large scale pots.
Class 1: Sketching, making small models, making a decision and prep work.
Class 2-7: Work days (pieces will be bisque fired).
Class 8: Glazing
Notes:
Class fee includes all clay, glazes, and firing used in class.
A basic kit of pottery tools is required and is available for
purchase at the studio. Students may want to bring an apron or
wear old clothes. All supplies are included in cost and students
have use of the studio’s equipment during the course.
A $100.00 non-refundable deposit required at time of registration.
The balance will be payable when the class begins.
Click here to go to a printable sign-up sheet for the Advanced
Sculpture class. |
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Silver Clay Classes |
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Introduction to Silver Clay $55
February 20 2:00-4:00pm / Includes class materials.
March 20 2:00-4:00pm / Includes class materials.
April 17 2:00-4:00pm / Includes class materials.
Skill Level: Beginner
Description:
Get a feel for this intriguing medium and learn the basics of
how to handle it. Once fired, you will have authentic sterling
silver jewelry pieces. In this course, you will be able to make
a pendant and bracelet links or earring dangles.
Call the studio at 817-731-9249 to register. |
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Glass Classes |
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Introduction to Fused Glass $55
February 27 2:00-4:00pm / Includes class materials.
March 27 2:00-4:00pm / Includes class materials.
April 24 2:00-4:00pm / Includes class materials.
Skill Level: Beginner
Description:
Learn to “paint” with glass. In this introduction to the glass
medium, you will learn how to “fuse” glass pieces and particles
into a single solid composition. We’ll be making 2 pieces with
cut colored glass and granular “frit” on this day.
Call the studio at 817-731-9249 to register. |
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Glass Fusing Extended Workshop $200
Thursday Evenings February 25-April 1 6:00-8:00pm
Skill Level: Beginner & Continuing
Description:
For those who want to delve deeper into glass fusing, this is
a six-session course for adults who want to learn the more advanced
methods of working with glass. Techniques will emphasize grinding
and sawing; glass casting; sugar frit paste; glass weaving; texturizing;
dichroic; and pate de veurre. Students will also learn how to
prepare slump molds and firing techniques.
Notes:
Class fee includes glass and frit used in class. Students may
want to bring a pair of gloves to wear for the handling of glass
edges. Each student will need their own set of basic tools which
may be purchased at the studio at a student discount.
A $100.00 non-refundable deposit required at time of registration.
The balance will be payable when the class begins.
Call the studio at 817-731-9249 to register. |
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Mosaics Classes |
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Byzantine Classical Mosaics$200
Wednesdays March 10-April 14
Skill Level: Beginner & Continuing
Description:
This class is intended for beginning students who want to learn
the process of creating a mosaic, and for continuing students
who want to learn authentic Roman and Byzantine mosaic techniques.
Students will work with stone marble to break their own tiles
and will learn to create their own concreate base, cutting, adhesion,
tile layout, color theory and grouting.
Notes:
Class fee includes tile and materials used in class. Students
may want to bring a pair of gloves to wear for the handling of
sharp edges. Each student will need their own set of basic tools
which may be purchased at the studio at a student discount.
A $100.00 non-refundable deposit required at time of registration.
The balance will be payable when the class begins.
Call the studio at 817-731-9249 to register. |
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Enameling Classes |
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No courses scheduled at this time. |
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Ceramics Classes |
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Casey is currently converting all our previous ceramics classes
into kits that you can take home to complete and then return to
the studio for firing. We will post each kit as they are completed. |
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