Ceramics Classes

Preschool Clay Camp I (2013-1828)

Monday - Friday, 9:00  - 10:15 AM
June 24 - June 28
Drake House - Art Studio

Preschool Clay Camp II (2013-1829)

Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 10:15 AM
July 8 - July 12
Drake House - Art Studio

Preschool Clay Camp III (2013-1830)

Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 10:15 AM
July 22 - July 26
Drake House - Art Studio

Preschool Clay Camp IV (2013-1831)

Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 10:15 AM
July 29 - August 2
Drake House - Art Studio

Young children love creating with clay! Children will develop basic hand-building skills while they play with texture, shapes, and color. Students will have the opportunity to produce and glaze multiple pieces they will be proud to display or give as gifts. New and different projects each session. Only ten spots available per session- reserve your place today!

Mosaic Stepping Stone Mini Workshop (2013-1845)

Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
June 11 - June 12  
Woodcock Ceramics Studio

Using pre-cast concrete pavers and vibrant, hand-painted pottery shards, learn the fundamentals of mosaic and grout.  Materials provided to make the first two stepping stones in your unique garden pathway.  Bring your own ceramic shards and elements or share from our supply.

Clay Play: Spring (1715)

Wednesdays, 4:00 to 5:30 PM

April 25 - June 5

Bruce House - Woodcock Ceramic Studio

Angela Niforatos helps each student to make, decorate and glaze colorful pieces both functional and sculptural.

Kids Meet the Wheel: Summer I (2013-1837)

Monday - Friday, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
July 22 - 26
Woodcock Ceramics Studio

Kids Meet the Wheel: Summer II (2013-1838)

Monday - Friday,  10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
July 29 - August 2
Woodcock Ceramics Studio

Kids Meet the Wheel: Summer III (2013-1839)

Monday - Friday, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
August 5 - August 9
Woodcock Ceramics Studio

Kids Meet the Wheel: Summer IV (2013-1840)

Children’s Clay Camp I (2013-1832)

Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 10:30 AM
July 22 - July 26
Woodcock Ceramics Studio

Children’s Clay Camp II (2013-1833)

Monday - Friday, 9:00  - 10:30 AM
July 29 - August 2
Woodcock Ceramics Studio

Children’s Clay Camp III (2013-1834)

Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 10:30 AM
August 5 - August 9    
Woodcock Ceramics Studio

Children’s Clay Camp IV (2013-1835)

Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 10:30 AM
August 12 - August 16
Woodcock Ceramics Studio

There are so many ways to create with clay! In this class children will explore hand building and wheel-throwing techniques. Projects vary each session, so students can come again and again to learn new things and advance their skills. Only ten spots available per session- reserve your place today!

Youth Sculpture: Summer (2013-1836)

Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 10:30 AM
July 8 - July 12
Woodcock Ceramics Studio

Instructor Colleen McCall has many ideas and surprises in store for students as they explore the principles of scale, space, mass, and movement by building sculptures in clay. Students will work from live animal models to create a menagerie of creatures using various sculptural techniques.

Teen Hand & Wheel: Summer (2013-1841)

Monday - Friday, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
July 15 - 19
Woodcock Ceramics Studio

Learn throwing skills, surface decorating and glazing techniques with the goal of producing beautiful and useful objects. From wedging to trimming, each phase in the ceramic process will be taught. Individualized instruction allows students to advance their skills and artistry at a comfortable pace. Only ten spots available per session- reserve your place today!

Teen Sculpture: Summer (2013-1842)

Instructor Colleen McCall has many ideas and surprises in store for students as they explore the principles of scale, space, mass, and movement by building sculptures in clay. In this class, create a stacked assemblage or totem inspired by your own personal interests. Content and imagery may come from a favorite song, poem, sport or place.

Thrown Together: Summer (2013-1843)

Tuesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
June 25 - July 23
Woodcock Ceramics Studio

Spend some quality time with your child or teen over the potter’s wheel. Our skilled instructor will guide you through the all the stages of creating wheel-thrown vessels. From wedging to glazing, you’ll both enjoy this magical process. Only ten wheels available per session - reserve your place today!

Midday Clay: Spring (1697)

Thursdays, 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM

April 25 - June 6

Bruce House - Woodcock Ceramic Studio

Investigate both hand building and wheel throwing in this beginning- to intermediate-level class with individualized instruction from Christian DeLamielleure.

Midday Clay: Summer (2013-1848)

Whether you’re opening your first or your four-hundredth bag of clay, you'll learn new techniques in this class for beginning and advanced students alike. From basic bowls to perfect lids, create your next masterpiece and build skill and confidence with the help of demonstrations and lots of personal attention.

Wheel Throwing: Spring (1712) SOLD OUT

Mondays, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

April 22 - June 10 (No class May 27)

Bruce House - Woodcock Ceramic Studio

Learn to center, shape, and trim basic forms into one-of-a-kind pieces on the potter’s wheel, then give them color and texture with glazes and finishing techniques. Novices and continuing students are welcome in this class, which includes plenty of individualized instruction from Lynne Wagner.

This class session is sold out! Call 936-4647 to be added to the wait list.

Wheel Throwing: Summer (2013-1846)

Beginning and continuing students create on the potter’s wheel with the help of an experienced and encouraging instructor. Center, shape, trim and glaze beautiful and functional objects in this class designed for potters of all levels. Classes will include demonstrations, individual assistance, and additional studio time. Only ten wheels available - reserve your place today!

Paper Clay Sculpture: Summer (2013-1844)

Wednesdays, 12:00 - 2:30
May 15 - June 12
Woodcock Ceramics Studio

Students will mix and prepare their own paper clay in small batches, using the clay of their choice.  The addition of paper fiber to clay allows for easier, thinner and finer construction, as well as overall strength and flexibility.  Dry paper clay is very strong in its unfired state, and is receptive to moist clay additions.  There will be time to explore the material and develop personal work along with technical instruction. Only ten spots available - reserve your place today!

Do You Raku? (2013-1847)

Mondays, 6:30 - 8:30 PM and Saturday, August 10*
July 1 - July 22, August 10*
Woodcock Ceramics Studio
*The fifth class will be held off-site for firing, and include a BBQ for students and their families.

Let the promise of Raku’s exciting and dramatic results inspire your wheel-thrown and hand-built work in this special workshop with instructors Christian and Kirk. The serendipitous surprises you'll experience at the final, off-site firing make for an unforgettable class. Limit of 10 students.

Raku Firing/BBQ Summer (2013-1849)

Saturday, August 10, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (until end of firing)
Christian's House

Bring your lawn chair, a side dish to pass and your beverage of choice, and join Christian, Kirk and the Raku class for some serious ceramic excitement. Enjoy good food and good company as you watch the drama of each Raku firing. Multiple kiln loads will be fired in small batches. Pre-registration is required.