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CERAMICS - FALL 2024

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A90324 Introductory to Advanced Studio Lab 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. 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 9/9/2024 and ending 10/21/2024 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 338.00 ea.

B90324 Introductory to Advanced Studio Lab AM, Mondays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Sold Out)
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. 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 10/28/2024 and ending 12/16/2024 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 386.00 ea.

A91224 Introductory to Advanced Studio Lab PM, Mondays, 1 – 4 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. 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 9/9/2024 and ending 10/21/2024 at 1:00PM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 338.00 ea.

B91224 Introductory to Advanced Studio Lab PM, Mondays, 1 – 4 p.m. (Sold Out)
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. 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 10/28/2024 and ending 12/16/2024 at 1:00PM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 386.00 ea.

A95724 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 9/3/2024 and ending 10/22/2024 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 386.00 ea.

B95724 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 10/29/2024 and ending 12/17/2024 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 386.00 ea.

A90524 Pottery in the Making, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Sold Out)
Instructor: Lee Persell
Skill level: ALL

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 9/10/2024 and ending 10/22/2024 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 338.00 ea.

B90524 Pottery in the Making, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Sold Out)
Instructor: Lee Persell
Skill level: ALL

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 10/29/2024 and ending 12/17/2024 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 386.00 ea.

A90024 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 16 and up
Classes scheduled every week on Tuesday starting 9/10/2024 and ending 10/22/2024 at 6:00PM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 338.00 ea.

B90024 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 16 and up
Classes scheduled every week on Tuesday starting 10/29/2024 and ending 12/17/2024 at 6:00PM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 386.00 ea.

A94424 Ceramic Sculpture AM, Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Sold Out)
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. 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 12
Ages 16 and up
Classes scheduled every week on Wednesday starting 9/4/2024 and ending 10/23/2024 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 386.00 ea.

B94424 Ceramic Sculpture AM, Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Sold Out)
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. 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 12
Ages 16 and up
Classes scheduled every week on Wednesday starting 10/30/2024 and ending 12/18/2024 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 386.00 ea.

A94124 Ceramic Sculpture PM, Wednesdays, 1 – 4 p.m. (Sold Out)
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. 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 12
Ages 16 and up
Classes scheduled every week on Wednesday starting 9/4/2024 and ending 10/23/2024 at 1:00PM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 386.00 ea.

B94124 Ceramic Sculpture PM, Wednesdays, 1 – 4 p.m. (Sold Out)
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. 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 12
Ages 16 and up
Classes scheduled every week on Wednesday starting 10/30/2024 and ending 12/18/2024 at 1:00PM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 386.00 ea.

B93924 Throwing Foundations, Wednesdays, 1 - 4 p.m.
Instructor: Art Center Faculty
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 10/30/2024 and ending 12/18/2024 at 1:00PM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 386.00 ea.

A90624 Exploring Clay, Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Lee Persell
Skill level: I, AD

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 9/12/2024 and ending 10/24/2024 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 338.00 ea.

B90624 Exploring Clay, Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Sold Out)
Instructor: Lee Persell
Skill level: I, AD

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.

No class on November 28.

Enrollment limited to 15
Ages 15 and up
Irregular classes scheduled starting 10/31/2024 and ending 12/19/2024 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 338.00 ea.

A97624 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.

No class on September 19

Enrollment limited to 15
Ages 14 and up
Irregular classes scheduled starting 9/5/2024 and ending 10/24/2024 at 6:00PM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 338.00 ea.

B97624 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.

No class on November 28.

Enrollment limited to 15
Ages 14 and up
Irregular classes scheduled starting 10/31/2024 and ending 12/19/2024 at 6:00PM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 338.00 ea.

A92224 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.

No class on October 11.

Enrollment limited to 15
Ages 16 and up
Irregular classes scheduled starting 9/6/2024 and ending 10/25/2024 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 338.00 ea.

B92224 Beginning/Intermediate Ceramics, Fridays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Sold Out)
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.

No class on November 29.

Enrollment limited to 15
Ages 16 and up
Irregular classes scheduled starting 11/1/2024 and ending 12/20/2024 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 338.00 ea.

A91824 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 9/14/2024 and ending 10/26/2024 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 338.00 ea.

B91824 Saturday Clay, Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Sold Out)
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 11/2/2024 and ending 12/21/2024 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 386.00 ea.

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Hours
Monday          9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday         9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Wednesday    9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday        9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday             9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday         9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(mid-June through August, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
Sunday            closed


The building is closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve through New Year's Day*, Memorial Day and the last week in August through Labor Day.* There is no open studio when the building is closed. 

 

* Phone lines will be open Monday-Friday, excluding holidays, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. to take class registrations.  

 

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
   
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