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Multiple clay vessels (vases, bowls, cups) sitting on a table in a ceramics studio
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Ceramics On and Off the Wheel

Create functional and decorative ceramic pieces using hand-building techniques and wheel throwing while exploring the fundamentals of clay, tools, surface

Adult (age 16+) Classes Ceramics
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Intermediate Wheel Throwing: View of student throwing clay on the potter's wheel. They sit hunched over, cupping the clay between their hands. 4 previously thrown vessels sit on the bench in front of them.
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Intermediate/Advanced Wheel Throwing

Through demonstrations, drills, and personal work time, you will leave with your own functional pottery ready to use or give

Adult (age 16+) Classes Ceramics
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Beginner Wheel Throwing: View from the side as a student sits at their potter's wheel. They are in the middle of throwing a tall vase, one hand is inside the vase, while the other holds the vessel steady on the outside.
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Beginner Wheel Throwing

In this introductory class, you will learn the fundamentals of using the potter's wheel and applying glazes. Through demonstrations, drills

Adult (age 16+) Classes Ceramics
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An abstract drawing.
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Abstract Drawing

You will learn how to create and talk about abstract art. This class will cover composition, line, shape, tone, and

Adult (age 16+) Classes Drawing & Illustration
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Advanced Wheel Throwing: View from the side as a student sits at their potter's wheel. They are in the middle of throwing a large bowel, one hand is inside the vase, while the other holds the vessel steady on the outside.
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Advanced Wheel Throwing

Advanced students will work on independent, special projects in this advanced pottery wheel course. You are encouraged to pursue your

Adult (age 16+) Classes Ceramics
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A painting titled Crash by Sarah Canfield.
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Painting with Soft Pastels

Enjoy the pure, vibrant color of soft pastel. Explore techniques such as layered color mixing, mark making, and deciding when

Adult (age 16+) Classes Drawing & Illustration
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A creme colored pitcher and two mugs, created by hand on the pottery wheel. They've been set up on a backdrop for professional photography.
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Beginner/Intermediate Functional Ware

Learn the art of throwing basic functional shapes on a pottery wheel. As a beginner, you will make cups, vases

Adult (age 16+) Classes Ceramics