Martha Castillo clay print workshop
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open studio lecture and demonstrations |
Tiffany Schmierer
Urban Radar, detail, 2008
Summer Classes 2009: June 7 – August 16
DROP-IN POLICY: Per day drop-ins are allowed in some adult classes with the consent of the instructor or where noted in the description. Students may drop-in ONLY 3 times before they are required to purchase a half or full class (no other fractional classes allowed), unless otherwise noted.
= classes appropriate for beginners
= teens under 16 may enroll with instructor's permission
Please Note: Ceramics course fees include a $10 lab fee, but do not include
tools (which vary by class) or clay, which is sold for $10 per 25-lb. bag.
beginning & intermediate wheel-throwing
Instructor: Kay Coffee
You can do it! Learn to use the potter's wheel to make mugs, bowls, plates and more. Fundamentals of glazing and design problems unique to ceramics will be covered. Experienced potters will sharpen their skills and explore larger, more difficult forms. Please wear tennis shoes and bring a small towel.
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figure sculpture
Instructor: Phoebe Ackley
This class is all about the figure. The focus will be anatomy and the expressiveness of the pose. From there we will fine tune and jump off into any personal direction the clay and your hands may want to go. This could include bust/portrait, bas-relief or abstracting from the realist rendition. Three sessions with a model. Amazing alternatives to glaze finishing will be demonstrated.
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wheel-throwing & hand-building
Geared toward the intermediate/advanced potter, this class will cover techniques for creating vases, cups, bowls and platters. Focus will be on altering wheel-thrown forms, high-temperature glazing and throwing tall cylinders of up to 25 lbs. Maximum 15 students.
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thursday night ceramics
Instructor: Jennifer Brazelton
Students will have the opportunity to focus on individual projects incorporating various techniques. Demonstrations will cover different approaches to the medium and explore the creation of form, surface and imagery. All levels welcome.
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saturday intro & intermediate wheel-throwing
Instructor: Kay Coffee
You can do it on the weekend too! Learn to use the potter's wheel to make mugs, bowls and more. Fundamentals of glazing and design problems unique to ceramics will be covered. Experienced potters will sharpen their skills and explore larger, more difficult forms. Please wear tennis shoes and bring a small towel.
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sunday sculpture: assembling components
Instructor: Steve Allen
Throw it, pinch it, coil it, assemble it! Throw, hand build or just play with clay. Work on indiviual projects, refine techniques you love or reach for a new one. All levels welcome. Explore the magic of clay, & fire (low-fire, high-fire reduction and Raku.)
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Monday night wheel throwing
Instructor: Saadi Shapiro
Learn all aspects of wheel throwing from start to finish and make those projects you want to make. Clay work will also include slab construction and altered forms. Additional topics as time permits. Technique demonstrations, surface decoration and glazing included. Individual projects and all levels welcome.
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beyond the classroom ceramics
Take advantage of the Center's well-equipped ceramics facility to work on your own projects. Students may use the studio during the hours listed for a maximum of 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: Must have taken one ceramics class at RAC in the last year. Not intended for production work. Day drop-ins not allowed.
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Students enrolled in classes SU1C SU7C are entitled to 3 additional hours of studio time per class, each week during scheduled Supervised Open Studio hours. Students may use the studio only at the times stated when safety supervision is provided and must sign in upon arrival at the studio..............................................
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what makes a glaze
Learn what makes a glaze at any firing temperature and how to alter or design your own. Chic Lotz organized a color-coded chart that shows how varying the ratios of 3 major glaze components affects stability, color, firing temperature, glaze fit and glaze surface. Learn to analyze a glaze recipe, the function of each ingredient, and which ingredients can be substituted for others. Find out the difference between recipe %, the weight %, and the Unity Molecular Formula. Optional $25 materials fee includes lecture notes and laminated poster of glaze ingredients and their oxides and
is payable to instructor at class meeting. www.potterypoet.com
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alternative glaze application
Discover the beauty and ease of non-ceramic finish techniques that will enhance your clay piece. Demonstrations of different options given and materials will be discussed. A selection of surface treatment samples will be available as reference. Create your own combination. The instructor will also demonstrate how to repair broken pieces. Non-ceramic finish is perfect for ceramic work that has been glued. Bring at least one bisqued piece to work on.
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clay surfaces: depth, design and imagery
This workshop will explore three-dimensional forms in clay and surface treatments using low-fire materials. A painterly approach to developing surfaces will be encouraged. Methods that create depth, design and imagery will be explored through texture, brush marks, resist methods, and transfer techniques. $5 Materials fee due to instructor at first meeting.
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action hand building: narrative sculpture with animals
Jeff Downing will demonstrate various approaches to making narrative sculpture using leather hard slabs and sections of moist clay. The focus will be on working at a quick pace to create exciting forms with personality and character. Students will be encouraged to create their own stories using various hand building techniques. Jeff will be demonstrating the making of various animal forms in narrative situations using memory and imagination as a reference. Students can make any animals or other imagery of their choice and may use drawings or photos to work from. Composition, form, and technical solutions will be discussed throughout the day. Includes bisque firing. Glazing not included.
Maximum 10 people.
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clay print workshop
Create vibrant monotype prints using only potters clays and pure pigments with this unique and innovative process. Make a clay slab and build up several layers of colored slips and pull multiple prints. $30 Materials fee includes reusable plywood board. Hand tools only. Supply list.
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raku intensive
Do you like instant gratification? If so, then this Raku intensive is for you. In this hands on workshop bring your already bisqued ware (fired once but not glazed) and glaze and fire it with fabulous results. Experiment with different techniques including horse hair. Optional potluck both days.
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visiting ceramic artist lecture & demonstrations
Join us for a slide talk & work demonstration by known artists in the ceramics world. This is a unique opportunity to talk with the artist about their art in an intimate setting and be inspired by watching them work. The ceramic visiting artist demonstration series will return in the Fall with a new roster of diverse, compelling clay artists.
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