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Fall Semester 2023: Clay Class for Kids & Teens Ages 8-17

Wheel Throwing Classes - Monthly
Students learn the basics of working with clay on the potter's wheel. This class meets two days a week for 4 weeks. Our month-long class provides 60 hours toward your art requirements. It combines in-class and outside homework to reach the required hours.

• Wheel throwing is for high school age teens ages 13+
  
• Available in October and November 2023
  
• Classes are on Tues & Wed for 4 weeks in a row, 1-4 pm  

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Hand Building Classes - Monthly
Students learn the basics of working with clay using hand building methods. This class meets one day a week for 4 weeks. Our month-long class provides 30 hours toward your art requirements. It combines in-class and outside homework to reach the required hours.

• Hand Building is for school age students ages 8+
• Available in October and November 2023
• Classes are on Thursday for 4 weeks in a row, 1-4 pm  

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Combination Clay Class
Students learn basic hand building and wheel thrown techniques in this 2 day class.
Day 1:

• Students learn some studio etiquette
• Students learn two hand building methods while creating a Pinch Pot and a Coil Vessel

Day 2:

• Students learn the basics of the wheel throwing method
• Watch a live demonstration on throwing a round bowl shaped vessel
• Students try wheel throwing and attempt to make their own bowl while trying the technique
• Students clean up their wheel and tools thoroughly which shows respect for the craft
• Due to the difficulty & use of high speed equipment, wheel throwing is reserved for older, responsible students, aged 15 and up.

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Coil Vase Making Class
Students learn the coil-built method in 1 day.
Students learn:

• Basic hand building skills
• The coil building technique
• The significance of the coil method for strengthening and fortifying hand built projects

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Slab Mug Class
Students learn the basics of rolling slabs and using them to create functional projects in 1 day.
Students learn:

• Two methods of rolling a slab
• How to make a mug using the slab method
• How to make a handle using the slab method
• Attaching pieces using basic hand building skills

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​If you are interested in teaching poly clay, please send us your resume!

Polymer Clay Sculpture Class
Not available right now.
​ ​Build a sculpture with polymer clay then paint in the details. Learn to draw your idea, build a wire armature, sculpt with polymer clay, then paint the figure. Learn by making a small item using the techniques presented. Bring a picture of your favorite icon, hero or character to get started. You will need to bring a sketchbook and pencil. 

Class provides 10 hours of instructions, wood base, wire armature, neutral polymer clay, and paint.

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Polymer Clay Jewelry Classes 
Not Available right now.
Get started working with poly clay. Learn a few basic techniques. Join us for a one hour adventure with poly clay.  We'll be using a gray, black, or beige single color to make a small item. After the items is baked, you can take it home to apply acrylic paint. Small items can become jewelry, earrings, D & D Characters, zipper pulls and other cool stuff.

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