Ceramics & Sculpture A D U LT
Pottery Making for Raku Firing (Int/Adv) Raku is a low-firing process. Preheated ware is put into a hot kiln with tongs, then withdrawn and usually heavily smoked. First half of class will focus on forms and techniques in making both handbuilt and wheel thrown objects that work well with the Raku firing process and demos of glaze application, use of resists and terra sigillata. Second half of class will focus on firing of work. Note: Students participate in the firing process and must be Ann Henderson
physically able to pull their own work from kiln. It is advisable students provide their own gloves and tongs which are also available in the studio for purchase. No registration permitted after
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second class.
NEW | Salt Kiln Building Get an insider’s look at basic kiln construction. We will be rebuilding our 30 cubic feet catenary arch, hard brick, up draft salt
INSTRUCTOR : Michael Berkley LOCATION Studio E, Civic Park Studios
kiln. This type of kiln is a thing of beauty and a pleasure to build.
$229: 10 classes
After construction is completed, we will christen the kiln with its
Class 21179
Fri
7:00pm-10:00pm
1/11-3/15
first series of firings. A D U LT
INSTRUCTOR : Pete Coussoulis
Handmade Art Tiles and Wall Reliefs (Beg-Adv)
LOCATION Studio E, Civic Park Studios $208: 10 classes
Class 21187
Wed
9:00am-12:00pm
1/9-3/13
Explore a variety of methods for making art tiles and wall reliefs. Emphasis on decorative techniques with underglazes, slips and glazes to enhance your work. Moldmaking techniques and use of
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Handbuilding with Soft Slabs (Beg-Adv) Explore a broad variety of techniques and ideas for creating works with soft slabs of clay! Garden vessels, dinnerware and wall reliefs will be among the projects in this course. A variety of surface
extruded forms will be included. Surface decoration with carving, stamp images and relief designs. INSTRUCTOR : Ed Blackburn LOCATION Studio E, Civic Park Studios
treatments will be used. Bring your imagination and a sketchbook
$131: 6 classes
to the first class.
Class 21188
Sun
10:00am-1:00pm
1/27-3/10
No class 2/17
INSTRUCTOR : Ellen Sachtschale LOCATION Studio E, Civic Park Studios
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$188: 10 classes
Class 21184
Thu
9:00am-12:00pm
1/10-3/14
Open Studio Ceramics Open Studio provides up to 30 hours per week of supervised studio time for currently enrolled ceramics and sculpture
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Functional Pottery with a Focus on Lidded containers (Int/Adv)
students to share skills and knowledge. Hours may be adjusted at
This class will cover the basics of functional pottery but with a
instruction is provided. Student must purchase clay in the studio
focus on lidded containers such as casseroles, butter dishes, sugar
and provide own tools. Glazes, firing and use of studio equipment
bowls and more, while exploring the wide variety of methods of
are included in the fee. Studio use is strictly for non-commercial
making lids.
learning purposes.
INSTRUCTOR : Ann Henderson
LOCATION Studio E, Civic Park Studios
LOCATION Studio E, Civic Park Studios
$140: Non-Members $80: Walnut Creek Clay Arts Guild Members
$188: 10 classes
Class 21186
Thu
1:00pm-4:00pm
1/10-3/14
City of Walnut Creek’s discretion. Studio is closed on all legal city holidays. Check current Open Studio hours posted in Studio. No
Class 21177
1/5-3/15
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