Ceramics - Minnetonka Center for the Arts

CERAMICS

WINTER 2023

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C90323 Introductory to Advanced Studio Lab, Mondays, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Sold Out)

Clarice Allgood
Skill level: ALL

This course, open to all skill levels, covers basic throwing and handbuilding techniques for beginners to more advanced assemblage, subtraction and alteration on and off the wheel. Instruction on glazing, wax and other surface treatments for finishing work will be available. Individualized instruction, demonstrations and discussions will reflect the specific interests of students. Students may choose to work with suggested projects or may prefer to develop their ideas individually. Bring a towel and a small (gallon or less) bucket for water. Tools and clay can be purchased in MCFTA's retail shop.

Enrollment limited to 15
Ages 16 and up

Classes scheduled every week on Monday starting 1/9/2023 and ending 2/20/2023 at 9:30AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 298.00 ea.

C90523 Pottery in the Making, Tuesdays, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Sold Out)

Lee Persell
Skill level: ALL

Expand your skills on the potter's wheel and/or handbuilding through demonstrations, discussions, critiques and an exploration into the art of glazing. High-fire, raku, and soda firing will be explored. Bring a towel and a small (gallon or less) bucket for water. Tools and clay can be purchased in MCFTA's retail shop.

Enrollment limited to 15
Ages 15 and up

Classes scheduled every week on Tuesday starting 1/3/2023 and ending 2/21/2023 at 9:30AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 340.00 ea.

C95723 Ceramic Sculpture: Hand-Building with Slabs, Tuesdays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Alex Chinn
Skill level: ALL

Slab construction offers new possibilities for working in clay - if you do it right! Learn the techniques for making structurally sound sculptural pieces with slabs of clay to create sculptural "buildings" or hanging wall niches. Demonstrations will include technical info for building with slabs, ideas for enhancing slabs with texture or color, and ideas for finishing and displaying your projects. Tools and clay can be purchased in MCFTA's retail shop. See materials list on the website.

Enrollment limited to 15
Ages 16 and up

Classes scheduled every week on Tuesday starting 1/17/2023 and ending 2/21/2023 at 1:00PM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 255.00 ea.

C90023 Beginning/Intermediate Pottery, Tuesdays, 6:00 - 9:00 PM (Sold Out)

Lee Persell
Skill level: AB, I, AD

Beginners receive an introduction to basic throwing techniques and forms, while intermediate students expand their technical abilities and their understanding of ceramic form through demos, discussions and critiques. High-fire, raku and soda firing will be explored. Bring a towel and a small (gallon or less) bucket for water. Tools and clay can be purchased in MCFTA's retail shop.

Enrollment limited to 10
Ages 16 and up

Classes scheduled every week on Tuesday starting 1/3/2023 and ending 2/21/2023 at 6:00PM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 340.00 ea.

C94423 Ceramic Sculpture, Wednesdays, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Sold Out)

Krissy Catt
Skill level: AB, I, AD

In this off-the-wheel class, students create a wide variety of projects ranging from figurative work (animals and human) to realistic or abstract forms, to clay totems, and more. You will learn proper interior structure for a sculpture made of clay and have fun with surface design and textures. Come with an idea for a project you want to create, and together we will work to complete it. Bring a towel and a small (gallon or less) bucket for water. Tools and clay can be purchased in MCFTA's retail shop.

Enrollment limited to 10
Ages 16 and up

Classes scheduled every week on Wednesday starting 1/4/2023 and ending 2/22/2023 at 9:30AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 340.00 ea.

C94123 Ceramic Sculpture, Wednesdays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Sold Out)

Classes scheduled every week on Wednesday starting 1/4/2023 and ending 2/22/2023 at 1:00PM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 340.00 ea.

C90623 Exploring Clay, Thursdays, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Sold Out)

Lee Persell
Skill level: ALL

This class is for beginners and advanced potters alike. Beginners will be introduced to the potter's wheel as well as handbuilding. Experienced students will work with the instructor to develop their own projects. High-fire, raku and soda firing will be explored. Bring a towel and a small (gallon or less) bucket for water. Tools and clay can be purchased in MCFTA's retail shop.

Enrollment limited to 15
Ages 15 and up

Classes scheduled every week on Thursday starting 1/5/2023 and ending 2/23/2023 at 9:30AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 340.00 ea.

C97623 Made of Clay, Thursdays, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Sold Out)

Ernest Miller
Skill level: ALL

Clay can be everyday functional or a material to illustrate sculptural ideas. In this class Ernest shares his approach to wheel throwing functional dinnerware as well as the thrown and altered vessel including cups, teapots, bowls, handles, and vases. He will perform demonstrations for the beginner potter while encouraging independent idea exploration for the more experienced. Students have the option to finish their work in a high fire reduction kiln or soda kiln. Bring a towel and a small (gallon or less) bucket for water. Tools and clay can be purchased in MCFTA's retail shop.

Enrollment limited to 15
Ages 14 and up

Classes scheduled every week on Thursday starting 1/5/2023 and ending 2/23/2023 at 6:00PM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 340.00 ea.

C92223 Beginning/Intermediate Ceramics, Fridays, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Sold Out)

Bradley Benn
Skill level: B, AB, I

Learn to throw, develop your throwing skills as a potter, and learn hand-building techniques in this class, open to beginning and intermediate students. A variety of projects and new ideas will be presented, with time available for individualized instruction. Bring a towel and a small (gallon or less) bucket for water. Clay and tools may be purchased in MCFTA's retail shop.

Enrollment limited to 15
Ages 16 and up

Classes scheduled every week on Friday starting 1/6/2023 and ending 2/24/2023 at 9:30AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 340.00 ea.

C91823 Stoneware and Porcelain, Saturdays, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Clarice Allgood
Skill level: ALL

Beginners learn the basics of working with stoneware or porcelain on the potter's wheel while intermediate and advanced students expand their skills. Handbuilding projects will be presented. Class includes demos, critiques and an opportunity to try soda and raku-firing techniques. Bring a towel and a small (gallon or less) bucket for water. Tools and clay can be purchased in MCFTA's retail shop.

Enrollment limited to 15
Ages 16 and up

Classes scheduled every week on Saturday starting 1/7/2023 and ending 2/25/2023 at 9:30AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 340.00 ea.

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