Clay: Earthworks
Create decorative and functional pottery in this six-week class designed for the beginner as well as those who have taken intermediate pottery classes in the past. Students will learn how to work with clay in both hand building, and wheel-throwing techniques. Finishing methods such as decorating, stamping, painting, and staining will be introduced as well as the discussion and practice of firing and glazing of clay works. Stoneware clay will be used and cone 6 and cone 06 glazes will be available. All firings will be done by the museum in an electric kiln. All materials are provided.
Tuesdays, October 12 – November 16
5:30 – 8:30 pm
Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 15 and Up | All Levels
Ceramics: Open Studio
Intermediate and advanced level students will enjoy developing their hand building and/or wheel throwing techniques in this open studio ceramics class. Instructor will introduce students to new techniques, will encourage experimentation and will assist students with independent challenges. Studio clay and glazes are provided.
Sundays, October 17 – November 21
9 am – noon
Instructor: Amy Lawrence
Ages: Adult (15+) | All levels- Some experience and familiarity with hand building and wheel throwing techniques.
Ceramics: Open Studio
Intermediate and advanced level students will enjoy developing their hand building and/or wheel throwing techniques in this open studio ceramics class. Instructor will introduce students to new techniques, will encourage experimentation and will assist students with independent challenges. Studio clay and glazes are provided. Some experience and familiarity with hand building and wheel throwing techniques.
Sundays, September 5 – October 10
9 am – noon
Instructor: Amy Lawrence
Ages: Adult (15+) / All levels- Some experience and familiarity with hand building and wheel throwing techniques.
Clay: Earthworks
Create decorative and functional pottery in this six-week class designed for the beginner as well as those who have taken intermediate pottery classes in the past. Students will learn how to work with clay in both hand building, and wheel-throwing techniques. Finishing methods such as decorating, stamping, painting, and staining will be introduced as well as the discussion and practice of firing and glazing of clay works. Stoneware clay will be used and cone 6 and cone 06 glazes will be available. All firings will be done by the museum in an electric kiln. All materials are provided.
Tuesdays, August 10 – September 14
5:30 – 8:30 pm
Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 15 and Up | All Levels
Clay: Earthworks
Create decorative and functional pottery in this six-week class designed for the beginner as well as those who have taken intermediate pottery classes in the past. Students will learn how to work with clay in both hand building, and wheel-throwing techniques. Finishing methods such as decorating, stamping, painting, and staining will be introduced as well as the discussion and practice of firing and glazing of clay works. Stoneware clay will be used and cone 6 and cone 06 glazes will be available. All firings will be done by the museum in an electric kiln. All materials are provided.
Tuesdays, June 15 – July 20
5:30 – 8:30 pm
Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 15 and Up | All Levels
Summer Camp: Fun with Clay
Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun exploring the tactile nature of clay. Instruction will encompass basic hand building, throwing on the wheel, and sculpture. In this 5 day camp, students will learn about the basics of pottery, glazing and the transformation of their pieces from the heat of kiln. This will be a fun and educational class. All works will be fired in the Museums’ kiln. Snack and materials are included.
Monday – Friday, July 19 – 23
1:30 – 4:30 pm
Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 7 – 12 | All levels
Summer Camp: Fun with Clay
Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun exploring the tactile nature of clay. Instruction will encompass basic hand building, throwing on the wheel, and sculpture. In this 5 day camp, students will learn about the basics of pottery, glazing and the transformation of their pieces from the heat of kiln. This will be a fun and educational class. All works will be fired in the Museums’ kiln. Snack and materials are included.
Monday – Friday, July 19 – 23
8:30 am – noon
Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 7 – 12 | All levels
Summer Camp: Fun with Clay
Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun exploring the tactile nature of clay. Instruction will encompass basic hand building, throwing on the wheel, and sculpture. In this 5 day camp, students will learn about the basics of pottery, glazing and the transformation of their pieces from the heat of kiln. This will be a fun and educational class. All works will be fired in the Museums’ kiln. Snack and materials are included.
Monday – Friday, June 21 – 25
1:30 – 4:30 pm
Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 7 – 12 | All levels
Summer Camp: Fun with Clay
Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun exploring the tactile nature of clay. Instruction will encompass basic hand building, throwing on the wheel, and sculpture. In this 5 day camp, students will learn about the basics of pottery, glazing and the transformation of their pieces from the heat of kiln. This will be a fun and educational class. All works will be fired in the Museums’ kiln. Snack and materials are included.
Monday – Friday, June 21 – 25
8:30 am – noon
Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 7 – 12 | All levels
Ceramics: Open Studio
Intermediate and advanced level students will enjoy developing their hand building and/or wheel throwing techniques in this open studio ceramics class. Instructor will introduce students to new techniques, will encourage experimentation and will assist students with independent challenges. Studio clay and glazes are provided.
Sundays, July 11 – August 15
9 am – noon
Instructor: Amy Lawrence
Ages: Adult (15+) / All levels