WINTER/SPRING 2009 - Craft Alliance

ADULT CLASSESCLAYLab & Materials Fee coversthe first 25 pounds of claywith glazing, and firing.Most tools are provided inthe class. A recommendedlist is available in the office for students who wish to have theirown pottery tools. Ages 16 and older are allowed to register foradult clay classes and workshops.Introduction to Clay: Ages 12-Adult(6 weeks)Instructor: Michele Katz-Reichlin8501 Jan 13-Feb 17 Tue 6-8P8502 Feb 24-Mar 31 Tue 6-8P8503 Apr 14-May 19 Tue 6-8PTuition: $130 Members: $117Materials & Lab Fee: $20This introduction class will get you started with allthe exciting possibilities of working with clay. Youwill learn the basic skills of hand-building formsfrom press molds to coil and slab constructions,throwing bowls and cylinders on the potter’s wheeland various finishing and glazing techniques. Noprevious experience is necessary.Beginning Wheel for Ages 12 – Adult(6 weeks)Instructor: Tom Dykas8511 Jan 15-Feb 19 Thu 6-8P8512 Feb 26-Apr 2 Thu 6-8P8513 Apr 16-May 21 Thu 6-8PTuition: $130 Members: $117Materials & 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.GRAND CENTERThrowing on the Wheel: Beginning toIntermediate(6 weeks)Instructor: Rachel Euting8521 Jan 12-Feb 16 Mon 9:30-11:30A8522 Feb 23-Mar 30 Mon 9:30-11:30A8523 Apr 13-May 18 Mon 9:30-11:30A8524 Jan 14-Feb 18 Wed 6-8PInstructor: Mary Henderson8525 Feb 25-Apr 8* Wed 6-8P8526 Apr 15-May 20 Wed 6-8P*No class Mar 18Tuition: $130 Members: $117Materials & 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.Throwing on the Wheel: Intermediate(6 weeks)Instructor: Melody Evans8531 Jan 14-Feb 18 Wed 9:30-11:30A8532 Feb 25-Apr 1 Wed 9:30-11:30A8533 Apr 15-May 20 Wed 9:30-11:30ATuition: $130 Members: $117Lab & Materials Fee: $20For the student who knows how to center theclay, has accumulated small bowls and vases,and loves working on the wheel: now you want todo more. This class will help you to center moreclay, throw larger pieces and clarify your forms.Individual attention will address each student’sunique problem areas. Independent goals andprojects will be encouraged. Lidded forms anddifferent types of lids will also be demonstrated.Prerequisite: Previous wheel throwing experiencerequired.GRAND CENTER 501 N. GRAND BLVD.Hand Building with Clay(6 weeks)Instructor: Tom Dykas8541 Jan 18-Feb 22 Sun 3:30-5:30P8542 Mar 1-Apr 5 Sun 3:30-5:30P8543 Apr 19-May 24 Sun 3:30-5:30PTuition: $130 Members: $117Lab & Materials Fee: $20This class surveys ways of working in clay withoutthe use of the potter’s wheel. Basic hand buildingmethods such as coil, slab, and pinch constructionwill be covered. Students will learn various surfacedecoration techniques using colored slips such assgrafitto and paper resist. Additive and subtractivetechniques such as sprig molding, stamping, andresist etching will also be introduced. This classis ideal for those new to clay as well as thosewho have taken one or more introductory clayclasses. Repeat students may pursue independentprojects.Mini WorkshopsGlazing Techniques for the ElectricKilnInstructor: Melody Evans8571 Feb 7 Sat 1-5PTuition: $50 Members: $45Materials & Lab Fee: $30This workshop will cover the basics of glazingtechniques and will be geared toward the studentwho has recently started working in clay. Topicswill include dipping, pouring and using a sprayerto apply glaze, plus learning to recognize mistakesbefore your piece is fired. Discussion will includeglaze terminology, glaze products, wax resistand slip trailing. Students will practice thedemonstrated techniques using bisque ware thatwill be provided.Electric Kiln Glazes—Beyond theBasicsInstructor: Melody Evans8572 Mar 28 Sat 1-5PTuition: $60 Members: $55Materials & Lab Fee: $30Craft Alliance Artist-in-Residence Melody Evanswill share her techniques of layering glazes,multi-firing, slip-trailing, and more. Discussionand demonstration will include glazing sculpturalobjects and functional pottery. She will alsodemonstrate spraying glazes and show examplesof completed work using the mid-fired classglazes from the Grand Center Studio. Mixingand creating your own glaze palette will also be atopic. Open to all levels.