Pottery

In this all-levels course, students will learn how to throw on the potter’s wheel and continue to develop wheel throwing skills, refine techniques, and explore the creative aspects of the medium. Students will learn how to throw vases, bowls, pots and more! Carving and slip trailing for surface decoration will embellish creations, which will be glazed and kiln-fired. This is a fun, hands-on course for any enthusiastic beginner or continuing student.

Explore the possibilities of clay in this introductory studio course in ceramics. Lectures, demonstrations, wheel throwing and hand-building will be used to explore the aesthetic, sculptural, and functional possibilities of stoneware clay. Students will create several finished pieces. Techniques will be demonstrated and lectures will feature technical information on high temperature firing and stoneware glazes. Special registration policies apply, call 273-0552 to sign up.

In this course, intermediate to advanced level students will be challenged to make their mugs better. Students will focuses strongly on the techniques needed to make a “good mug” through exploration of purpose, function and aesthetics.

This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced clay student to realize a personal goal in clay. Working independently, students will pursue their own ceramic project objectives with John Visser, who has mastered the arts of throwing, hand building and sculptural ceramics. He will act as a resource providing expertise in support of the unique goals of each student and fostering creative thinking through demonstration, lecture, and discussions. No class 7/4.

Plaster can be a mess in the studio, but there are lots of alternatives. In this all-level hand building course, students will learn how to make and use a variety of non-plaster molds to create both functional and sculptural work, as well as ornamental elements. This course offers a great new set of skills and techniques to any potter’s inventory. No class 7/1.

Have you always wondered what it would be like to take a pottery class? Try it! Get a feel for our pottery classes before you sign up for an extended course. In this class, students will learn about the possibilities in our ceramics studio: wheel throwing, hand building, glazing and firing. Students can watch a demo, try working with the clay, try the wheel, and gain knowledge to jump start your interest in clay!

Explore the possibilities of clay in this introductory studio course in ceramics. Lectures, demonstrations, wheel throwing and hand-building will be used to explore the aesthetic, sculptural, and functional possibilities of stoneware clay. Students will create several finished pieces. Techniques will be demonstrated and lectures will feature technical information on high temperature firing and stoneware glazes. Special registration policies apply, call 273-0552 to sign up.

Explore the possibilities of clay in this introductory studio course in ceramics. Lectures, demonstrations, wheel throwing and hand-building will be used to explore the aesthetic, sculptural, and functional possibilities of stoneware clay. Students will create several finished pieces. Techniques will be demonstrated and lectures will feature technical information on high temperature firing and stoneware glazes. Special registration policies apply, call 273-0552 to sign up.

This course will continue the development of the students’ ceramics skill set by emphasizing traditional potter’s techniques while encouraging experimentation. Students may choose to focus on specific concepts or forms to foster a more concentrated learning experience. Class discussions will include the interactions between playfulness, form and function on the creative drive. This course involves the use of hand tools requiring fine motor coordination. Special registration polices apply; please call 273-0552. No class 7/4.

This advanced level course will improve students’ technical mastery on the wheel. Demonstrations of advanced throwing techniques will include a wide variety of different kinds of vessels. This intense and focused course will fine tune your throwing skills while expanding the creative potential of wheel work. In order to register, students must have taken at least two clay classes at The Arts Center or have significant outside experience.

In this all-levels course, students will learn how to throw on the potter’s wheel and continue to develop wheel throwing skills, refine techniques, and explore the creative aspects of the medium. Students will learn how to throw vases, bowls, pots and more! Carving and slip trailing for surface decoration will embellish creations, which will be glazed and kiln-fired. This is a fun, hands-on course for any enthusiastic beginner or continuing student.

In this all-levels course, students will learn how to throw on the potter’s wheel and continue to develop wheel throwing skills, refine techniques, and explore the creative aspects of the medium. Students will learn how to throw vases, bowls, pots and more! Carving and slip trailing for surface decoration will embellish creations, which will be glazed and kiln-fired. This is a fun, hands-on course for any enthusiastic beginner or continuing student.

Handbuilding is a great introduction to ceramics. In this course, students will learn the basics of pinching, coiling, slab work, making simple molds and much more. Discussions will be set around technique, idea development, and contemporary hand-built ceramics. Come with ideas, personal challenges, or just plain interest and willingness to learn. Demonstrations for guidance as well as independent work time will give students the opportunity to create several finished pieces of pottery.

In this all level course, students will be introduced to the rich ceramics, history and culture of Japan. Students will explore Japanese ceramic forms and decorative techniques as well as learn about tea ceremony and make a traditional Japanese tea bowl (Chawan).

Are you a K-12 Art Teacher interested in learning more about using clay in your classroom, and earning professional development hours? This course is for you! Learn how to better incorporate clay into your classroom. K-12 Lesson plans included!

This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced clay student to realize a personal goal in clay. Working independently, students will pursue their own ceramic project objectives with John Visser, who has mastered the arts of throwing, hand building and sculptural ceramics. He will act as a resource providing expertise in support of the unique goals of each student and fostering creative thinking through demonstration, lecture, and discussions. No class 9/5.