Clayworks Winter Schedule

 

January 9 – March 28, 2012 

 

To register contact

Adrienne Dellinger

Executive Director
phone 704-344-0795
adellinger@clayworksinc.org

www.Clayworksinc.org 

*Students who donate a minimum of $50 to Clayworks receive early registration privileges. 

 

Beginning Wheel  

Designed for students who have never used the potter’s wheel and students who are still developing throwing skills. Participants will learn how to center the clay on the wheel and make basic forms such as mugs, bowls, and vases. Students will learn how to finish their work with decorating and glazing techniques.

Mondays, February 20 – March 26, 2012

7:00pm – 9:30pm

Instructor: Mark Bridgwood

Tuition: $195

Wednesdays, February 22 – March 28, 2012

7:00pm – 9:30pm

Instructor: Karla Chambers

Tuition: $195

Thursdays, February 23 – March 22, 2012

7:00pm – 9:30pm

Instructor: Lisa Connell

Tuition: $195

Beginning Clay: Wheel and Handbuilding

This class is designed for the true beginner, no previous experience necessary.

Students will explore basic handbuilding and wheel throwing as well learn various decorating and glazing techniques.

Tuesdays, February 21 – March 27, 2012

10:00am – 12:30pm

Instructor: Karla Chambers

Tuition: $195

 

Intermediate Wheel 

Designed for students who have completed beginning wheel class and want to improve their throwing skills. This class offers students the opportunity to create more complex vessels such as lidded jars, teapots and altered forms. Students will learn more complex decorating and glazing techniques.

Tuesdays, January 10 – March 13, 2012

7:00pm – 9:30pm

Instructor: Adrienne Dellinger

Tuition: $295

Thursdays, January 12 – March 15, 2012

10:00am – 12:30pm

Instructor: Greg Scott

Tuition: $295

Specialty Pieces for the Table

Participants will combine wheel thrown and handbuilt components for specialty pieces used on the table. Students will explore a variety of surface techniques and glazes. Basic wheel experience is required. 

Thursdays, January 12 – March 15, 2012 ***Class Full***

7:00pm – 9:30pm

Instructor: Julie Wiggins

Tuition: $295

Handbuilding with Low-Fire Clay

Designed for students with prior experience working with clay. This class will focus on the use of low fire earthen red clay and low-fire glazes and terra sigilatta. Building methods include slabs, coils and molds with a focus on detail work. Students will create serving pieces including a lidded casserole dish and cake stand.

Thursdays, January 12 – March 15, 2012 ***Class Full***

10:00am – 12:30pm

Instructor: Amy Sanders

Tuition: $295

Handbuilding

This class is designed for students who have some experience working with clay. This class will focus on various handbuilding techniques with an emphasis on surface design and glazing techniques. Projects will include lidded container, flower brick, etc. 

Wednesdays, January 11 – March 15, 2012***Class Full***

7:00pm – 9:30pm

Instructor: Amy Sanders

Tuition: $295

Sculpture 

Designed for students with some throwing skills. This class will provide a variety of handbuilding and throwing techniques for achieving large-scale and abstract forms. Students will work with stoneware. Glazing and firing considerations will be presented.

Tuesdays, January 10 – March 13, 2012***1 space left***

7:00pm – 9:30pm

Instructor: Mark Bridgwood

Tuition: $295

Advanced Wheel

Advanced wheel class is designed for students who have good throwing skills and need space and time to work. Critiques will be an integral part of class. Students are encouraged to work at their own pace. The instructor will provide appropriate demonstrations for all students in the class. The class will work primarily with cone 10 reduction firing. Surface techniques will be emphasized and expanded upon.

Wednesdays, January 11 – March 15, 2012

7:00pm – 9:30pm

Instructor: Greg Scott 

Tuition: $295

How to Register