Ceramics - Minnetonka Center for the Arts

CERAMICS

WINTER 2025

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C90325 Pottery, Edgewise: Thoughtful Rims and Feet AM, Mondays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Instructor: 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. We'll also explore a variety of techniques for the beginnings and ends of a pot. These expressive, essential elements can unify a pot's beauty and function… or not. We'll take a good, long walk around this focus, from soft to leather-hard alterations, by additions and subtractions. Learn what it means to bring it all together-the foot, the body, and the rim-so that your pots may more generously carry your voice. 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 1/6/2025 and ending 2/17/2025 at 9:30AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 338.00 ea.

C91225 Pottery, Edgewise: Thoughtful Rims and Feet PM, Mondays, 1 - 4 p.m.

Classes scheduled every week on Monday starting 1/6/2025 and ending 2/17/2025 at 1:00PM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 338.00 ea.

C95725 Ceramic Sculpture: Techniques for Handbuilding, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Instructor: Alex Chinn
Skill level: ALL

Handbuilding offers many possibilities for creating forms in clay - if you do it right! Learn the techniques for making structurally sound sculptural pieces using slab construction, coils, and other techniques to create sculpture in clay. Demonstrations will include technical info for handbuilding, ideas for enhancing your sculptures with texture or color, and ideas for finishing and displaying your projects, whether representative or abstract. 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 1/7/2025 and ending 2/18/2025 at 9:30AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 338.00 ea.

C90525 Pottery in the Making, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Sold Out)

Instructor: Lee Persell
Skill level: I, AD

Expand your skills on the potter's wheel through demonstrations, discussions, critiques and an exploration into the art of glazing. High-fire and raku 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 1/7/2025 and ending 2/18/2025 at 9:30AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 338.00 ea.

C90025 Beginning/Intermediate Pottery, Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m. (Sold Out)

Instructor: Lee Persell
Skill level: ALL

This class is for beginners and advanced potters alike. Beginners will be introduced to the potter's wheel. Experienced students will work with the instructor to develop their own projects. High-fire and raku 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 1/7/2025 and ending 2/18/2025 at 6:00PM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 338.00 ea.

C94425 Ceramic Sculpture AM, Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Instructor: 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. It's important that you come to the first class with an idea, sketch or image of the project you intend to create, so our studio time can be used to complete it. Tools and clay can be purchased in MCFTA's retail shop.

Enrollment limited to 14
Ages 16 and up

Classes scheduled every week on Wednesday starting 1/8/2025 and ending 2/19/2025 at 9:30AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 338.00 ea.

C94125 Ceramic Sculpture PM, Wednesdays, 1 - 4 p.m.

Instructor: Krissy Catt
Skill level: ALL

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. It's important that you come to the first class with an idea, sketch or image of the project you intend to create, so our studio time can be used to complete it. Tools and clay can be purchased in MCFTA's retail shop.

Enrollment limited to 14
Ages 16 and up

Classes scheduled every week on Wednesday starting 1/8/2025 and ending 2/19/2025 at 1:00PM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 338.00 ea.

C93925 Throwing Foundations, Wednesdays, 1 - 4 p.m.

Instructor: Kai Brisk
Skill level: B, AB

Whether you're an absolute beginner or have had a little throwing experience, this class will get you started on your way with clay. We'll focus on the basics of throwing on the wheel as well as doing some handbuilding projects in a relaxed, encouraging environment. Glazing demonstrations will complete the process - your work will be high-fired to use and enjoy! 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 Wednesday starting 1/8/2025 and ending 2/19/2025 at 1:00PM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 338.00 ea.

C90625 Exploring Clay, Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Instructor: Lee Persell
Skill level: ALL

This class is for intermediate and advanced potters, with demonstrations, critiques, and explorations into the art of glazing. Students will work with the instructor to develop their own projects. High-fire and raku 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 1/2/2025 and ending 2/20/2025 at 9:30AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 386.00 ea.

C97625 Made of Clay, Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. (Sold Out)

Instructor: 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 1/2/2025 and ending 2/20/2025 at 6:00PM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 386.00 ea.

C92225 Beginning/Intermediate Ceramics, Fridays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Instructor: Brad 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 1/3/2025 and ending 2/21/2025 at 9:30AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 386.00 ea.

C91825 Saturday Clay, Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Instructor: Kai Brisk
Skill level: ALL

Beginners learn the basics of working with stoneware on the potter's wheel while intermediate and advanced students expand their skills on a variety of projects including handles and pouring vessels such as teapots, pitchers, and watering cans! Handbuilding projects will also be presented. Class includes demos as well as individual attention. 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 1/4/2025 and ending 2/22/2025 at 9:30AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 386.00 ea.

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