Portland Parks & Recreation Ceramics Classes for Adults & Teens Adult clay classes include glazes, firings and open studio. Only work done in our studio with clay purchased at MAC may be fired. All participants are required to read and follow the Ceramics Studio Policy. It contains information about student responsibilities and studio safety. Please read it by your first day of class. Copies are available online, at the MAC office and posted in the studio. By registering for a class, you are agreeing to follow studio policy. Students new to MAC cannot miss the first class. For all clay classes: Pick up work during open studio times only. Thank you!
Ceramics Studio Open Studio is only available for registered MAC adult clay students. We encourage you to take one of our great classes! Still the best deal in town.
Monday, April 2 to Saturday, June 9 Mon. 6:30 – 9:30 pm Tu., Th. & Fri. 12 – 3 pm Sat. 12 pm – 4 pm Last day to turn in greenware for firing. No new work may be created after: Sat., June 2 Last day to glaze: Sat., June 9 Note: On Friday, May 11 Open Studio will be held in the Wheel Room ONLY. Open studio is intended for personal enrichment and recreation. Production for retail and use of outside clay are not allowed. Open studio is not included in youth ceramics classes or adult clay workshops.
FAMILY CLAY
Wheel—Beginning & Back to Basics
Ages 13 & Up
New to wheelthrowing, or need to brush up or review the basics? This class focuses on the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel: wedging, centering, and trimming. Demonstrations will include throwing a variety of bowls, cylinders, and plates. Clay terminology and materials will also be covered. 1083896 Mon. 9 am - 12 pm Apr. 2 - Jun. 4 $267 [9 classes] Sarah Rehwalt 1083907 Tu. 6:30 - 9:30 pm Apr. 3 - Jun. 5 $297 [10 classes] Sarah Rehwalt Hand & Wheel—All Levels
Ages 13 & Up
Experience techniques for shaping, building, and glazing while discovering methods for material preparation. Gain artistic insight for creating pieces in nonfunctional and functional techniques. 1083898 Wed. 6:30 - 9:30 pm Apr. 4 - Jun. 6 $297 [10 classes] Victoria Shaw 1083899 Th. 9 am - 12 pm Apr. 5 - Jun. 7 $297 [10 classes] Victoria Shaw 1083900 Sat. 9 am - 12 pm Apr. 7 - Jun. 9 $297 [10 classes] Jan von Bergen Hand & Wheel—Intermediate
Ages 13 & Up
Explore advanced techniques in form, surface, and finish. Demonstrations may include: lids, handles, section pots, altering forms, forms and fixtures for handbuilders, simple mechanical drawing techniques, and the use of slips in different consistencies. More advanced glazing techniques, including spraying and wax over, will be covered. Basic knowledge of centering, trimming, and studio equipment required. 1083902 Tu. 9:30 am - 12 pm Apr. 3 - Jun. 5 $248 [10 classes] Kurtis Piltz Hand & Wheel—Before & Beyond Round
Ages 18 & Up
Ever find yourself using that one bowl for eating your pasta? What makes it special? Here is your opportunity to design traditional and non-traditional pieces for showing off food. Handbuilding demos will be with slabs—with and without molds, to create pots for the table—cups, pitchers, vases, bowls, platters, and more. Techniques covered include stretching, paddling, ovaling, darting, cutting, and pasting wheel thrown pots. Handbuilders: All levels welcome. Wheelthrowers: Must be experienced. There will be no wheel instruction for beginners. 1083901 Th. 6:30 - 9:30 pm Apr. 5 - Jun. 7 $297 [10 classes] Jan Edwards
Early registration is strongly encouraged. Not for solo participants. See details on Pages 11 & 12 Cups & Saucers by Rob Johnson, Youth Ceramic & Family Clay Instructor
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