WINTER/SPRING 2009 - Craft Alliance

DELMAR LOOPADULT CLASSESThrowing on the Wheel: Intermediateto Advanced(6 weeks)Instructor: Bev Aroh0521 Jan 12-Feb 16 Mon 10-12N0522 Feb 23-Mar 30 Mon 10-12N0523 Apr 13-May 18 Mon 10-12NInstructor: Mary Henderson0524 Jan 15-Feb 19 Thu 6-8P0525 Feb 26-Apr 2 Thu 6-8P0526 Apr 16-May 21 Thu 6-8PTuition: $130 Members: $117Materials and Lab Fee: $20For the more experienced wheel student, thisclass focuses on the refinement of techniqueand the development of a personal aesthetic.Demonstrations and discussions will coverconcepts, relationship to form and function andmore advanced wheel and glaze processes.Prerequisite: Previous wheel throwing experiencerequired.Lab & Materials Fee covers the first 25 poundsof clay with glazing, and firing. Most tools areprovided in the class. A recommended list isavailable in the office for students who wish tohave their own pottery tools. Ages 16 and olderare allowed to register for adult clay classes andworkshops.Beginning Wheel for Ages 12 - Adult(6 weeks)Instructor: Joan Powell0501 Jan 14-Feb 18 Wed 6-8P0502 Feb 25-Apr 1 Wed 6-8P0503 Apr 15-May 20 Wed 6-8PInstructor: Pam Caskanett0504 Jan 17-Feb 21 Sat 2-4P0505 Feb 28-Apr 4 Sat 2-4P0506 Apr 11-May 30* Sat 2-4P*No class Apr 18 & May 9Tuition: $130 Members: $117Materials and Lab Fee: $20This beginning wheel class will introduceparticipants to the basic techniques of throwingforms on the potter’s wheel. Fundamentaltechniques of throwing cylinder forms and bowlswill be demonstrated and taught, as well as anintroduction to glazing. Ages 12 to Adult will enjoylearning to make clay forms on the wheel.Throwing on the Wheel: Beginning toIntermediate(6 weeks)Instructor: Mary Henderson0511 Jan 13-Feb 17 Tue 6-8 P0512 Feb 24-Mar 31 Tue 6-8 P0513 Apr 14-May 19 Tue 6-8 PInstructor: Joan Powell0514 Jan 14-Feb 18 Wed 1-3P0515 Feb 25-Apr 1 Wed 1-3P0516 Apr 15-May 20 Wed 1-3PInstructor: Andrew Denney0517 Jan 11-Feb 15 Sun 1-3P0518 Feb 22-Mar 29 Sun 1-3P0519 Apr 5-May 24* Sun 1-3P*No class Apr 19 & May 9Tuition: $130 Members: $117Materials and Lab Fee: $20This basic wheel-throwing course focuses onbasic skill development and awareness of form.The course covers the fundamental techniquesof throwing cylindrical shapes, bowls andplates. Experienced students are encouraged topursue shapes with handles and lids. Classesinclude individual and group instruction withdemonstrations and discussion.Your Craft Alliance membership now applies to both locations,Delmar Loop and Grand Center.Become a member and receive a 10% discount on classes and workshopsregister on-line at www.craftalliance.org or call 314-725-1177 x325Thrown, Stacked and Altered(6 weeks)Instructor: Dan Barnett0531 Jan 12-Feb 16 Mon 6-8P0532 Feb 23-Mar 30 Mon 6-8P0533 Apr 13-May 18 Mon 6-8PTuition: $130 Members: $117Materials & Lab Fee: $20This course focuses on the use of the wheel asa tool in developing a variety of forms which canbe combined using hand building techniquesinto complex vessels and structures. The classcovers techniques in darting, joining and stackingthrough demonstrations and individual instruction.Prerequisite: Completion of both a wheel and ahand building class.Concentration in Porcelain(6 weeks)Instructor: Tom Wiggins0541 Jan 11-Feb 15 Sun 3:30-5:30P0542 Feb 22-Mar 29 Sun 3:30-5:30P0543 Apr 5-May 24* Sun 3:30-5:30P*No class Apr 19 & May 10Tuition: $130 Members: $117Materials & Lab Fee: $22Students in this medium focused wheel classexperience both the thrills and frustrations ofthrowing with porcelain. The course will includetechnical information, demonstration, with groupand individual instruction. Prerequisite: completionof two wheel classes