Summer Classes: June 8 – August 14, 2010

Enrollment starts May 4, 2010 - call 510 620-6772 to register.
Early Bird Discount. Register by May 28 and receive a 5% discount.

Scholarships available for teens taking adult classes.
Application deadline May 28.

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.

= teens

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    

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.

Class SU1C • 9 Tue, Jun 8 – Aug 3, 1:30 – 4 pm
RAC Member $190 • Nonmember $220

Class SU5C • 8 Sat, Jun 12 – Aug 14, 9:30 – noon
RAC Member $170 • Nonmember $195
(No class Jun 19 or Jul 3)

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wednesday morning wheel & sculpture   

Steve Allen  
Explore wheel-throwing, hand-building and sculptural techniques. Students can create their own projects or be inspired by a variety of techniques demonstrated each week. Traditional and alternate firing processes including saggar and raku are available.

Class SU2C • 9 Wed, Jun 9 - Aug 4, 1:30 - 4 pm
RAC Member $190 • Nonmember $220

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wheel-throwing & hand-building           

Bruno Kark 
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.

Class SU3C • 9 Wed, Jun 9 – Aug 4, 7:15 – 9:45 pm
RAC Member $190 • Nonmember $220

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thursday night ceramics    

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.

Class SU4C • 8 Thu, Jun 10 – Jul 29, 7 – 9:30 pm
RAC Member $170 • Nonmember $195

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Monday night wheel throwing    

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.

Class SU6C • 8 Mon, Jun 14 – Aug 2, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
RAC Member $190 • Nonmember $220

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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.

Class SU7C • 9 Tue, Wed, Thu or Sat, Jun 8 – Aug 14
Tue, Wed, Thu, 4 – 7 pm & Sat, 12:30 – 3:30 pm
(no class Jul 3) )
RAC Member $150 • Nonmember $175

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ceramics open studio

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Jun 8 – Aug 14: Tues, Wed, Thu, 4 – 7 pm & Sat, 12:30 – 3:30 pm
(no class Jul 3)

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ceramic workshops

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clay print workshop 

Martha Castillo
Create vibrant monotype prints using only potter’s 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 a reusable plywood board. Hand tools only. Supply list is available.

Class SP3CW • Sat, May 22, 9:30 am – 4 pm
Class SU3CW • Sat, Aug 14, 9:30 am – 4 pm
RAC Member $85 • Nonmember $100

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introduction to doll making   

Phoebe Ackley
Learn to make a unique doll in this weekend workshop. Start by making heads, hands and feet from polymer clay and then construct the body, giving it shape and form. The final stage will be costumes and all the fun details! Techniques will be demonstrated. Bring in your favorite small pieces of fabric, trim and broken jewelry. Basic materials provided including clay, glue, wire and lots of help. You provide the vision.

Class SU4CW • Sat & Sun, Jul 17 & 18, 10 am – 3 pm
RAC Member $125 • Nonmember $145

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focus on fire: raku festival  

RAC faculty & guests
Be inspired by special guests legacy artist David Kuraoka, Jane McDonald, and others. Experiment with different techniques including horse hair, saggar and naked raku. Lectures and demonstrations throughout the day ending with a raffle to support our new Ceramics Learning Center. Bring already bisqued ware to glaze. Multiple kilns available. Sponsors include Leslie’s Ceramics and Ceramic Services. Potluck, bring food to grill.

Class FA4CW • Sat, Sep 18
Save the date!

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May 21 — Nuala Creed

Ceramic sculptures of precious babies and endearing children command our attention and entice our interest. Children cradling endangered species and babies bearing weapons challenge our sensibilities. Creed is a CCA alumn who exhibits her work throughout the United States. Her work is included in numerous public and private collections.

Class SP3VA • Fri, May 21, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
RAC Member $15 • Nonmember $20

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