Schedule of Classes—Winter 2009
January 5—March 12
CLASSES IN CERAMICS
Handbuilding 1 & 2 (10-week class) $175
Honorée Cress
Mondays 7–9pm, January 5–March 9
Join Honorée in this exploration of
various classic hand-building techniques—including pinch, coil, slab, and extruded forms. This
class is appropriate for both beginning and experienced
students.
Playing with Clay for Grown-Ups (5-week class) $65
Diane Sonderegger
Tuesdays 1–3pm, January 6–Feb 3
Tuesdays 1–3pm, Feb 10–March 10
Want to play with something squishy? This
class covers basic hand-building techniques—including slump
molding, carving, and slab construction. Projects include
making and glazing a frog house, planter, and pressed-lace
bowl. The final class features a traditional raku firing.
This class is a fun, stress-relieving introduction to
ceramic art.
Wheel Throwing 1 & 2 (10-week class) $175
Peggy Loudon
Wednesdays 9–11am, January 7–March 11
Wednesdays 11:30am–1:30pm, January 7–March 11
This class is a complete introduction to
basic wheel-throwing and glazing techniques, with an
emphasis on developing your own personal style.
Wheel Throwing 1 & 2 (10-week class) $175
Bob Raymond
Tuesdays 7–9pm, January 6–March 10
Learn the basics or perfect your
wheel-throwing technique. With more than 30 years’
experience, Bob is an inspiration to students of all levels.
This class is ideal for both new and continuing students.
Wheel: Functional Forms & More (10-week class) $175
Bob Raymond
Wednesdays 7–9pm, January 7–March 11
While Bob's primary focus in this class will be on functional forms,
the first three weeks will cover large-section throwing.
The final three weeks will highlight specific techniques used in altering thrown forms.
This class is appropriate for intermediate, advanced, and home studio throwers.
Wheel: Kick It Up! (5-week class) $90
Denise Hisel
Thursdays 7–9pm, January 8–February 5
Feeling stuck? Denise will help you kick it up a notch and have you throwing bigger and better.
This intermediate class also covers glazing techniques as well as kiln basics, loading, and firing.
Raku Firing (ongoing, weekly) $6–$25
Diane Sonderegger & Kevin Hofer
Fridays glazing at noon; firing 1–3pm
See your pottery glow with the ancient technique of raku firing.
Bring your own bisqueware or select an unglazed piece from Fire Arts.
We have a variety of pots and glazes.
Firing fee: $6 per piece, or $25 for an entire kiln load.
Creating Tumblers & Mugs (ongoing, weekly) Free
Barbara O’Neal & Guests
1st and 3rd Thursdays 6:30–9pm
Join Fire Arts members for an evening creating whimsical ceramic mugs
for our fundraising events. All ages are welcome. Attend 3 workshops and receive a final product free!
CLASSES FOR KIDS AND TEENS
Ceramics for Older Kids, Ages 7–12 (5 classes per session) $75
Bob Raymond
Tuesdays 4–6pm, January 6–February 3
Tuesdays 4–6pm, February 10–March 10
Thursdays 4–6pm, January 8–February 5
Thursdays 4–6pm, February 12–March 12
Adventures with clay: Learn various
hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques.
Kids Clay, Ages 5–7 (4 classes per session) $50
Amanda Jane
Wednesdays 4–5pm, January 7–January 28
Wednesdays 4–5pm, February 11–March 4
Ceramic fun for smaller hands: Learn the
basics, nurture creativity, and just have fun!
Teens at the Wheel (5 classes per session) $75
Honorée Cress
Thursdays 6:30–8:30pm, Feb 12–March 12
Join us at the Fire Arts Center to work on your basic wheel-throwing techniques.
This class is just for teens (ages 12 through 18) and in appropriate for beginning and returning students alike.
Kids Clay, Special (4 or 5 classes per session) $60–$75
Honorée Cress
by arrangement
Build your own class of 4–8 students,
ages 7 through 18. Class covers basic hand-building
techniques in a friendly, non-threatening environment. This
class is offered only by arrangement with instructor.
CLASSES IN GLASS
Glass Fusing: Basic Plate Making I (4-week class) $120
Trace Galbraith
Tuesdays 10am–1pm, TBD–TBD
Create functional pieces while developing basic skill, learning to use glass-cutting and grinding tools, and applying fundamental principles of design.
Suitable for both beginning and continuing students. Materials fee: $60.
Glass Fusing: Plate Making II (4-week class) $120
Trace Galbraith
Tuesdays 10am–1pm, TBD–TBD
This class is a continuation of Plate-Making I. Basic glass-cutting skills required. Materials fee: $60.
Glass Fusing: Jewelry Making (4-week class) $120
Trace Galbraith
Wednesdays 6–9pm, TBD–TBD
Create your own jewelry by fashioning and combining components made of fusible, dichroic, and window glass.
This class is suitable for beginners. Materials fee: $60.
Glass Fusing: Recycled Glass (4-week class) $120
Trace Galbraith
Thursdays 6–9pm, TBD–TBD
Explore a variety of recycled materials, you'll create both glass art and functional ware.
Suitable for both beginning and continuing students. Materials fee: $25.
Glass Fusing: Working Deep (4-week class) $120
Trace Galbraith
Thursdays 10am–1pm, TBD–TBD
Explore layered imagery to create thicker (up to 1") pieces.
This class is appropriate for beginning through advanced students.
Materials fee: $60.
Glass Fusing: One-Day Weekend Workshop $60
Trace Galbraith
Saturday 10am–2pm, TBD
Find out what glass fusing and the Fire Arts Center are all about.
Learn, or review, the basics and create a 6" x 6" project in this one-day workshop.
This class is designed for beginning and returning students.
Materials are included with this class.
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