Clay Studio
We offer classes in POTTERY WHEEL for ADULTS & TEENS and classes in HANDBUILDING for ADULTS, TEENS & CHILDREN
If you are interested in a PRIVATE CLASS for a group of friends, a scout troop, or an organization contact the School directly to make arrangements: 540-862-7275
**T-201: RAKU CLAY
INSTRUCTOR: CYNDY LITTLETON
Saturdays, June 15 & 22, 10:00 am-3:00 pm and June 29 10:00 am until 4:00 pm
TUITION: $100 plus cost of clay
Raku Clay (3-day course) will begin Saturday, June 15 from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm (bring a lunch). Glaze class will be Saturday, June 22 from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm (bring a lunch). Group firing will be Saturday, June 29th from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm (bring snacks to share).
TUITION: $100 plus the cost of clay.
Class is limited to 10 participants.
INSTRUCTOR: CYNDY LITTLETON
Saturdays, June 15 & 22, 10:00 am-3:00 pm and June 29 10:00 am until 4:00 pm
TUITION: $100 plus cost of clay
Raku Clay (3-day course) will begin Saturday, June 15 from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm (bring a lunch). Glaze class will be Saturday, June 22 from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm (bring a lunch). Group firing will be Saturday, June 29th from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm (bring snacks to share).
TUITION: $100 plus the cost of clay.
Class is limited to 10 participants.
**C-108: CRAZY FOR ANIMALS
INSTRUCTOR: AMIE DURRMAN
T/W/TH, June 25, 26 & 27, noon - 1:30 p.m.
TUITION: $70
In this three-day ‘SUMMER CAMP’ class, children will use traditional clay hand-building techniques, students will create an animal pinch pot, animal slab mask, and a coiled animal sculpture. After the work is fired, students will learn about underglazes. Tuition covers the cost of instruction, clay, glazes, and firing.
INSTRUCTOR: AMIE DURRMAN
T/W/TH, June 25, 26 & 27, noon - 1:30 p.m.
TUITION: $70
In this three-day ‘SUMMER CAMP’ class, children will use traditional clay hand-building techniques, students will create an animal pinch pot, animal slab mask, and a coiled animal sculpture. After the work is fired, students will learn about underglazes. Tuition covers the cost of instruction, clay, glazes, and firing.
*C-110: CLAY HANDBUILDING FOR CHILDREN
INSTRUCTOR: AMIE DURRMAN
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
C-110a: Saturdays, July 6, 13 & 20
C-110b: T/W/Th, July 23, 24 & 25
TUITION: $70
Children aged 6-10 are invited to have fun creating in clay and bring a friend or two for this three-session class! Together we will use our imaginations to create a pinch pot creature and a mask of your choice. At the final class students will apply underglazes to add vibrant colors to their work. Tuition covers the cost of instruction, clay, glazes, and firing.
INSTRUCTOR: AMIE DURRMAN
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
C-110a: Saturdays, July 6, 13 & 20
C-110b: T/W/Th, July 23, 24 & 25
TUITION: $70
Children aged 6-10 are invited to have fun creating in clay and bring a friend or two for this three-session class! Together we will use our imaginations to create a pinch pot creature and a mask of your choice. At the final class students will apply underglazes to add vibrant colors to their work. Tuition covers the cost of instruction, clay, glazes, and firing.
**C-111: CLAY HANDBUILDING FOR PRETEENS
INSTRUCTOR: AMIE DURRMAN
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
C-111a: Saturdays, July 6, 13 & 20
C-111b: T/W/Th, July 23, 24 & 25
TUITION: $70
In this three-session class students will explore various hand-building techniques while creating functional and abstract forms. Demonstrations include slab construction, coil building, and pinching. Learn about surface decoration such as applied textures, underglaze, and glaze application. Recommended for children age 11 and older. Tuition covers the cost of instruction, clay, glazes, and firing.
INSTRUCTOR: AMIE DURRMAN
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
C-111a: Saturdays, July 6, 13 & 20
C-111b: T/W/Th, July 23, 24 & 25
TUITION: $70
In this three-session class students will explore various hand-building techniques while creating functional and abstract forms. Demonstrations include slab construction, coil building, and pinching. Learn about surface decoration such as applied textures, underglaze, and glaze application. Recommended for children age 11 and older. Tuition covers the cost of instruction, clay, glazes, and firing.
T-103: BEGINNER POTTERY WHEEL FOR TEENS AND ADULTS
INSTRUCTOR: CYNDY LITTLETON
Three-week Intensive: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, July 15 - August 1, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
TUITION: $140, plus the cost of clay used ($25 per block)
Beginner clay enthusiasts will create functional pieces using the pottery wheel. Texturing, altering, and glazing will also be instructed. Class is limited to five students.
INSTRUCTOR: CYNDY LITTLETON
Three-week Intensive: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, July 15 - August 1, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
TUITION: $140, plus the cost of clay used ($25 per block)
Beginner clay enthusiasts will create functional pieces using the pottery wheel. Texturing, altering, and glazing will also be instructed. Class is limited to five students.
CLAY OPEN STUDIO
Open Studio hours vary each semester. Contact the School for availability.
Open Studio hours vary each semester. Contact the School for availability.
CLASSES NOT OFFERED THIS TERM (Contact the School if you would like to be notified of future sessions.)
T-104: BEGINNING CLAY HANDBUILDING FOR TEENS AND ADULTS
INSTRUCTOR: AMIE DURRMAN
This six-session class offers hand-building technique demonstrations include slab construction, coil building, and pinching. Applied textures, underglaze, glaze application, and surface decoration techniques are also demonstrated. Explore these various hand building and surface techniques to create your own unique functional or abstract work. This class will meet for five consecutive weeks and will then have a three-week break while the clay projects dry fully so they are ready for glazing in the final week.
INSTRUCTOR: AMIE DURRMAN
This six-session class offers hand-building technique demonstrations include slab construction, coil building, and pinching. Applied textures, underglaze, glaze application, and surface decoration techniques are also demonstrated. Explore these various hand building and surface techniques to create your own unique functional or abstract work. This class will meet for five consecutive weeks and will then have a three-week break while the clay projects dry fully so they are ready for glazing in the final week.
T-105: INTERMEDIATE POTTERY: PITCHERS, VASES, AND WOOD-FIRING
INSTRUCTOR: CYNDY LITTLETON
While intermediate and advanced techniques in throwing will be taught, this class also offers an insight into glaze chemistry and kiln maintenance and usage. Students will be using two different types of clay, mid-fire and high-fire, to produce pottery fired in oxidation and reduction atmospheres. Class is limited to five participants.
INSTRUCTOR: CYNDY LITTLETON
While intermediate and advanced techniques in throwing will be taught, this class also offers an insight into glaze chemistry and kiln maintenance and usage. Students will be using two different types of clay, mid-fire and high-fire, to produce pottery fired in oxidation and reduction atmospheres. Class is limited to five participants.
