Winter 2024 Enjoy! Activity Guide
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Wheel Throwing with<br />
Danny Sheu<br />
We will start this class with the fundamentals of<br />
wheel-thrown pottery. Beginning students will learn<br />
how to center clay and create basic forms, as well as<br />
trimming, finishing and glazing. Once the foundations<br />
are taught, students of all levels will learn from the<br />
instructor’s demonstrations and individualized guidance<br />
and assistance so that each student can develop their<br />
personal direction and style. This class is appropriate for<br />
beginners and advanced students.<br />
Firing and glazes included. Clay must be purchased<br />
at the Art Center ($25 per 25lb). Basic ceramic tool kit<br />
required (available at class for $15).<br />
Ages: 18y+<br />
Instructor: Danny Sheu<br />
Fees: Residents $400 | Non-Residents $460<br />
Location: Palo Alto Art Center | Ceramics Studio<br />
Capacity: 20<br />
Session Code Dates Time<br />
36528 Thu, Jan 11- Mar 14 10a-1p<br />
Intermediate/Advanced<br />
Wheel Throwing<br />
In this intermediate and advanced class, the focus will<br />
be serving vessels. Each week we will discuss strategies<br />
and techniques to create forms such as pitchers,<br />
platters, and casserole dishes.<br />
Firing and glazes included. Clay must be purchased<br />
at the Art Center ($25 per 25lb). Basic ceramic tool kit<br />
required (available at class for $15).<br />
Ages: 18y+<br />
Instructor: Joey Agcopra<br />
Fees: Residents $400 | Non-Residents $460<br />
Location: Palo Alto Art Center | Ceramics Studio<br />
Capacity: 20<br />
Session Code Dates Time<br />
36567 Thu, Jan 11- Mar 14 7p-10p<br />
Intermediate Wheel Projects with<br />
Miki Shim<br />
Work with Miki in this intermediate to advanced wheel<br />
class to continue your studio practice. Students will<br />
receive hands-on instruction to develop individualized<br />
expression of form and design, fine-tune their throwing<br />
skills and expand their knowledge of ceramics processes.<br />
Projects will include functional and decorative<br />
vessels thrown on the wheel and will include altered<br />
forms and combine hand-built elements. Independent<br />
projects ideas are welcome and will receive instruction<br />
as needed.<br />
This is an intermediate and advanced level class. Prior<br />
wheel sessions required. Students must be able to center<br />
and pull even walls.<br />
The Art Center main lobby doors are locked at 6 p.m. on<br />
Mondays. Upon registration you will receive the PAAC<br />
Studio Entrance Map PDF for studio access directions<br />
when our main lobby is closed.<br />
Ages: 18y+<br />
Instructor: Miki Shim<br />
Fees: Residents $280 | Non-Residents $322<br />
Location: Palo Alto Art Center | Ceramics Studio<br />
Capacity: 20<br />
Session Code Dates Time<br />
36565 Mon, Jan 22- Mar 11* 6p-9p<br />
*No Class, 2/19<br />
Hand Building with<br />
Hsin-Chuen Lin<br />
This course focuses on hand building. Hsin will demonstrate<br />
and teach one project per week based on slab<br />
build techniques. We are making Sushi plates, pencil<br />
holders, Ikebana vessels, pitchers, and baskets, with<br />
additional attention given to texture and sgraffito<br />
decoration. Advanced students will learn from instructor<br />
demonstrations and will receive individual attention on<br />
independent projects.<br />
Firing and glazes included. Clay must be purchased<br />
at the Art Center ($25 per 25lb). Basic ceramic tool kit<br />
required (available at class for $15).<br />
Ages: 18y+<br />
Instructor: Hsin-Chuen Lin<br />
Fees: Residents $400 | Non-Residents $460<br />
Location: Palo Alto Art Center | Ceramics Studio<br />
Capacity: 20<br />
Session Code Dates Time<br />
36530 Fri, Jan 12- Mar 15 10a-1p<br />
Adult Classes<br />
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