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Introduction to the Potter's wheel.  You'll learn basic steps of wedging, centering, pulling clay into cylinders, and trimming your work  We'll discuss clays, how to make a glaze, how to stack and fire a kiln.  

While the goal of this class is to successfully pull 2 lbs of clay to a height of six inches, we will aim to create 2 mugs, pull and attach handles

Includes:

• 25 lbs clay 
• Upto 4 pots glazed and fired
• Shelf space
• Access to studio for practice time 
• All materials and tools needed

While honing skills of centering process and creating cylinders, emphasis will be on controlling and shaping the clay.  You will learn to recycle and reuse clay.

While the goal of this class is to successfully pull 3 lbs of clay to a height of 8 inches, we will aim to create 4 bowls of varying sizes. 

Includes:

• 2 (two) pots glazed and fired
• Shelf space
• Access to studio for practice time
• All tools needed
• *You will be required to pay for clay and kiln use: $1 per lb, and $0.03 per CI kiln space

This session will be focusing on more advanced shaping and collaring skills for larger and more complicated pieces

While the goal of this class is to successfully pull 5 lbs of clay to a height of 11 inches, we will aim to create  plates, baking dishes, lidded jars

Includes:

• Shelf space
• Access to studio for practice time
• All tools needed

*You will be required to pay for clay $1 per lb., and $0.03 per CI kiln space use

Meets once per week.  We will start with the basics: pinch pots and coils.  Iwill introduce you to the slab roller and bulding from a geometric plan. We will discuss clay, glazes, and firing techniques..

Includes: 

• Shelf space
• Access to studio for practice time
• All tools needed

*You will be required to pay for clay and kiln use:  $1 per lb., and $0.03 per CI kiln space

Meets once per week.  We will continue with the basic techniques and begin working on the sculptural aspects of clay: hand carving, modeling, and adding sculptural elements.

Includes:

• Shelf space
• Access to studio for practice time
• All tools needed

*You will be required to pay for clay and kiln use: $1 per lb., and $0.03 per CI kiln space

Meets once per week.  Using and incorporating learned techniques, you will choose, plan, and design large sculptural project.

Includes:

• Shelf space
• Access to studio for practice time
• All needed 

*You will be required to pay for clay and kiln use: $1 per lb and $0.03 per CI kiln space

One-on-one 

Friends, couples, first dates, anniversaries. Each person will participate at the same time.  One glass of wine, beer or soda is included.

*must be 21 to consume alcohol

One-on-one 

Friends, couples, first dates, anniversaries. Each person will participate at the same time.  One glass of wine, beer or soda is included.

*must be 21 to consume alcohol

Must have 4-20 participants. Home Schoolers, scouts, 4-H, Workplace teams, or just a friends night out