Adult Classes
Six-week session, September 4 - October 15, 2018
Registration deadline is August 28, 2018. A $10 late fee will be added for all registrations after this date. Contact the office for late registration.
View the complete 2018 schedule of sessions.
Registration deadline is August 28, 2018. A $10 late fee will be added for all registrations after this date. Contact the office for late registration.
View the complete 2018 schedule of sessions.
Clay
Adaptive Clay Handbuilding
This class is offered for adults with disabilities, with projects designed to hone fine motor skills and mental focus while allowing for individual creative expression. The goal of this class is to build personal accomplishment and confidence while learning to work with clay. The three main techniques of handbuilding are used to allow successful completion of a variety of projects during each class term. The class may be repeated several times without repeating the same projects. No prerequisites. Please notify us of any specific needs or conditions when registering.
Beginning Wheel Throwing
This course is focused on the basic skills and techniques of throwing forms on a pottery wheel and developing an awareness of form. The class covers fundamental techniques of throwing bowls, cylindrical shapes and plates. Demonstrations lead students through throwing these basic forms and basic glazing techniques. No prerequisites.
Handbuilding & Altered Forms
This course will explore skills and techniques of handbuilding clay forms and techniques for altering both handbuilt and wheel thrown ceramics. It will cover the three main techniques of handbuilt construction: pinch, coil, and slab. Projects incorporate single techniques and combinations and will lead students through creating varied forms and glazing techniques. No prerequisites.
Beginning Wheel Throwing
This course is focused on the basic skills and techniques of throwing forms on a pottery wheel and developing an awareness of form. The class covers fundamental techniques of throwing bowls, cylindrical shapes and plates. Demonstrations lead students through throwing these basic forms and basic glazing techniques. No prerequisites.
Clay Sampler
This class is a beginning level class, and is designed for those folks that have never worked with clay. How do you know if you will like it? How do you decide between handbuilding and wheel throwing? What are handbuilding and wheel throwing, anyway? In this class, students will briefly explore a variety of techniques to see what they like best, and this experience will help them decide if they'd like to continue with another more focused class. No prerequisites.
Intermediate/Advanced Wheel Throwing
This class is an opportunity for experienced clay students to get critical feedback on their work. A willingness to accept suggestions and embrace new techniques, philosophies and approaches is recommended. Class time is spent on demonstrations, group discussions and individual feedback. Students are expected to continue their class work outside of the normal class time during available open studio hours throughout the session. The goal of the class is the individual evolution and improvement of each student. Completion of at least two wheel classes or instructor's permission required.
Intermediate/Advanced Wheel Throwing
This class is an opportunity for experienced clay students to get critical feedback on their work. A willingness to accept suggestions and embrace new techniques, philosophies and approaches is recommended. Class time is spent on demonstrations, group discussions and individual feedback. Students are expected to continue their class work outside of the normal class time during available open studio hours throughout the session. The goal of the class is the individual evolution and improvement of each student. Completion of at least two wheel classes or instructor's permission required.
Fibers
Adult Weaving
Learn the art of weaving on a variety of table and floor looms; from the simple rigid heddle and inkle to more complex 4-harness looms. The course covers beginning through advanced levels of weaving. Requires instructor's permission.
Adaptive Clay Handbuilding
This class is offered for adults with disabilities, with projects designed to hone fine motor skills and mental focus while allowing for individual creative expression. The goal of this class is to build personal accomplishment and confidence while learning to work with clay. The three main techniques of handbuilding are used to allow successful completion of a variety of projects during each class term. The class may be repeated several times without repeating the same projects. No prerequisites. Please notify us of any specific needs or conditions when registering.
- Instructor: Elizabeth Parris
- Time: Mondays from 7 - 8 p.m. at 1724 McAlester
- Dates: September 10 - October 15
- Cost: $95
Beginning Wheel Throwing
This course is focused on the basic skills and techniques of throwing forms on a pottery wheel and developing an awareness of form. The class covers fundamental techniques of throwing bowls, cylindrical shapes and plates. Demonstrations lead students through throwing these basic forms and basic glazing techniques. No prerequisites.
- Instructor: Ashley Bevington
- Time: Mondays from 7 - 9:30 p.m. at 800 Moss Street
- Dates: September 10 - October 15
- Cost: $135
Handbuilding & Altered Forms
This course will explore skills and techniques of handbuilding clay forms and techniques for altering both handbuilt and wheel thrown ceramics. It will cover the three main techniques of handbuilt construction: pinch, coil, and slab. Projects incorporate single techniques and combinations and will lead students through creating varied forms and glazing techniques. No prerequisites.
- Instructor: Elizabeth Parris
- Time: Tuesdays from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at 800 Moss Street
- Dates: September 4 - October 9
- Cost: $135
Beginning Wheel Throwing
This course is focused on the basic skills and techniques of throwing forms on a pottery wheel and developing an awareness of form. The class covers fundamental techniques of throwing bowls, cylindrical shapes and plates. Demonstrations lead students through throwing these basic forms and basic glazing techniques. No prerequisites.
- Instructor: Ashley Bevington
- Time: Tuesdays from 7 - 9:30 p.m. at 800 Moss Street
- Dates: September 4 - October 9
- Cost: $135
Clay Sampler
This class is a beginning level class, and is designed for those folks that have never worked with clay. How do you know if you will like it? How do you decide between handbuilding and wheel throwing? What are handbuilding and wheel throwing, anyway? In this class, students will briefly explore a variety of techniques to see what they like best, and this experience will help them decide if they'd like to continue with another more focused class. No prerequisites.
- Instructor: Carina Jimenez
- Time: Wednesdays from 5:30 - 7 p.m. at 800 Moss Street
- Dates: September 5 - October 10
- Cost: $120
Intermediate/Advanced Wheel Throwing
This class is an opportunity for experienced clay students to get critical feedback on their work. A willingness to accept suggestions and embrace new techniques, philosophies and approaches is recommended. Class time is spent on demonstrations, group discussions and individual feedback. Students are expected to continue their class work outside of the normal class time during available open studio hours throughout the session. The goal of the class is the individual evolution and improvement of each student. Completion of at least two wheel classes or instructor's permission required.
- Instructor: Joel Watson
- Time: Wednesdays from 7 - 9:30 p.m. at 800 Moss Street
- Dates: September 5 - October 10
- Cost: $135
Intermediate/Advanced Wheel Throwing
This class is an opportunity for experienced clay students to get critical feedback on their work. A willingness to accept suggestions and embrace new techniques, philosophies and approaches is recommended. Class time is spent on demonstrations, group discussions and individual feedback. Students are expected to continue their class work outside of the normal class time during available open studio hours throughout the session. The goal of the class is the individual evolution and improvement of each student. Completion of at least two wheel classes or instructor's permission required.
- Instructor: Staff
- Time: Thursdays from 7 - 9:30 p.m. at 800 Moss Street
- Dates: September 6 - October 11
- Cost: $135
Fibers
Adult Weaving
Learn the art of weaving on a variety of table and floor looms; from the simple rigid heddle and inkle to more complex 4-harness looms. The course covers beginning through advanced levels of weaving. Requires instructor's permission.
- Instructor: Jenny Sennott
- Times available:
- Mondays from 4 - 6 p.m. - September 10 - October 15
- Mondays from 7-9 p.m. - September 10 - October 15
- Thursdays from 4 - 6 p.m. - September 6 - October 11
- Thursdays 7 - 9 p.m. - September 6 - October 11
- Location: 800 Moss Street
- Cost: $100