Clay Studio

Clay Classes for Adults

WHEEL-THROWING I

Mondays, July 7-August 18, 6-8:30pm
This seven-week class is an introduction to clay, pottery and the ceramics studio. Students will be working primarily on the potter’s wheel learning basic throwing and forming techniques. Projects may include vases, mugs, and bowls. Students will also be guided in using the studio’s house slips and glazes. No experience necessary! Class includes over 20 hrs/week of open studio time to practice! (Class Code: 821510-1)
Limit: 12
Clay sold separately @ $18/25lb bag
This class is full.
Instructor: Catherine Abraham
Location: Clay Studio

WHEEL-THROWING II

Thursday, July 10-August 21, 6:30-9pm
In this mixed level class for advanced beginners and intermediate potters, students will learn individualized tips and challenges for advancement on the wheel. Demonstrations and instruction will cover advanced throwing, trimming, glazing techniques and more. Individual projects will be encouraged. Class includes over 20 hrs/week of open studio time to practice! (Class Code: 821511-1)
Limit: 12
Prerequisite: Basic wheel experience
Clay sold separately @ $18/25lb bag
$210, $189 BCA members
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Instructor: Jeremy Ayers
Location: Clay Studio

RAKU

Wednesday, July 16-30, 6:30-9pm
In this three-week class, students will create decorative vessels, vases, bowls or sculpture specific to the Raku firing process. The class will focus on working with clay on and off the wheel, Raku glaze techniques and surface treatments. A historical background of the art of Raku will also be shared. (Class Code: 821505-1)
Limit: 12
Prerequisite: Basic wheel or hand building experience
Clay sold separately @ $18/25lb bag
$90, $81 BCA members
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Instructor: George Breisch Gonzalez
Location: Clay Studio

SLIP CASTING WORKSHOP

Wednesday, August 6 and 13, 6-7:30pm
Repetition, repetition, repetition! Making and using plaster molds gives you the ability to make many duplicate pieces. In this workshop, learn how to cast an object in plaster and use liquid clay to duplicate that object. Students will make two molds to take home that can be used over and over. (Class Code: 821531-1)
Limit: 10
Prerequisite: No prior experience necessary
Clay sold separately @ $18/25lb bag
$50, $45 BCA members
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Instructor: Catherine Abraham
Location: Clay Studio