Event and Workshop/Class Information
This is information about all of the events and workshops/classes happening this season.
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Figurative Sculpture with Ross Grady High
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Tuesday Evenings 6pm-9pm
March 11th-April 15th
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In this 6 week class students will explore the art of figurative and evocative sculpture through basic hand building techniques. Students will learn how to convey emotion and storytelling in clay through pose and movement. Students will have multiple examples for their inspiration but are encouraged to make what they are personally excited about. All skill levels are welcome.
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$295 includes 25 lbs. of clay, firing, plus one day a week for open studio for the duration of the class.
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Handbuilding and Wheel Throwing with Michelle Jane Tupper
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Wednesday Nights 6pm-9pm
March 12th-April 16th
Open to all skill levels.
Learn how to make both functional pieces, and sculptural work utilizing both the wheel and hand-building techniques. Class also includes discussion and demonstration on glazing/underglaze techniques, types of firings, texture integration, making a mock-up, one part molds, reconstituting clay, making/using tools.
$295 includes 25lbs. of clay, use of a wide range of tools, firing, access to open studio hours, underglaze/glazes, plus a notebook for documenting sketches and ideas. Class is limited to 9 participants.
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Intermediate Throwing with Rob Sheldon
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Thursday Morning 10am-1pm
March 13th-April 17th
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Some prior wheel experience required! Come expand your abilities by pushing yourself to new levels. This 6 week class will provide you with enough information and hands-on experience to create pots you'll love. This class will offer demonstrations on sectionals, multiples, lids and other more advanced techniques you've been wanting to try!
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$295 includes 25lbs. of clay, access to open studio, and firing of up to 10 pieces.
Class is limited to 9 participants.
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Wheel Throwing with Rob Sheldon
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Thursday Nights 6pm - 9pm
March 13th-April 17th
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This 6 week course covers the basics to start participants on their wheel throwing journey. Participants will learn centering, opening, pulling, shaping, and other tips and tricks from the instructor.
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$275 includes instruction and a day of open studio for all participants, 25lbs. of clay, glazes, and firing of up to 10 pieces.
Class is limited to 9 participants.
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Water & Wax: Textural Ceramics Through Tradition with Shannon Hogarty
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Saturday March 1st
10am-5pm
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Delve into the art of water carving to enhance your ceramic work. In this hands-on workshop, you'll explore different ways of applying hot wax to greenware to unique textural effects. Shannon will share her personal approach, using tools from her Ukrainian background to develop beautiful patterns and textures. These traditional tools and techniques will offer you a fresh way to elevate your ceramic craft.
All skill levels are welcome.
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$150 will include 3 bone dry porcelain cups to decorate.
We will break for lunch, please bring your own. Ukrainian treats will be provided!
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Students will need to bring:
A few brushes you don’t mind getting waxy!
Hand Towel
Sponge(s)
Optional:
A few cups, mugs, or other vessels that are bone dry — porcelain is best
Underglazes and/or slips of your choice
Apron, Notebook

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Shannon @ shannonceramics@gmail.com
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Creating Rustic and Organic Forms with Shikha Joshi
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Saturday and Sunday, April 26th and 27th
10am-4pm each day
In this two days hands-on workshop we will learn ways to create rustic and organic forms on and off the wheel. We will start with making faceted yunomis and explore different ways to create rustic surfaces using slips, dry clays and sodium silicate. We will make bowls, plates and platters with organic edges and also delve into kurinuki carving to make asymmetrical pieces like ikebana vases, rock bowls. We will discuss glazing techniques that would help enhance the rustic look in cone 6 oxidation.
Student Requirements (materials to bring, necessary skills, etc): intermediate level throwing / handbuilding experience will be helpful. Bring your favorite tools, the basic clay tools will be provided.
$325 includes instruction, clay, and lunch will be provided for both days.