Adult
CERAMICS & SCULPTURE
A DU LT
Ceramics Learn to wheel throw or handbuild basic ceramic forms. Decorating, glazing and firing techniques will be covered. Emphasis on developing a personal sense of form using sound fundamental skills. Prerequisites: For all Int/Adv classes student must be able to center and throw a simple cylinder and bowl form. Note: It is highly recommended that all beginning students attend first class. LOCATION Studio E, Civic Park Studios
A GE S 1 7 & u p
NEW | Ceramic Sculpture: Mixed Media
Ceramics (Beg/Int)
Students will explore using media other than traditional ceramic
INSTRUCTOR : Lynne Meade
materials to create and complete our sculptures. We will look at
$189: 9 classes
the historic use of alternative materials in art and will investigate
Class 30794
ways of incorporating a variety of unconventional materials into
No class 4/25, 5/30
Mon
9:00am-12:00pm
3/28-6/6
artworks of our own design. We will focus on both pre- and postfiring applications of mixed media, with an emphasis on surface decoration and display.
INSTRUCTOR : Lynne Meade
INSTRUCTOR : Chris Kanyusik
$189: 9 classes
LOCATION Studio E, Civic Park Studios
Class 30795
$199: 10 classes
Class 30816
Wed
Ceramics (Int/Adv)
Mon
1:00pm-4:00pm
3/28-6/6
No class 4/25, 5/30
4:00pm-7:00pm
3/30-6/8
No class 4/27
Ceramics (Beg-Adv) Ages 17 & up INSTRUCTOR : Lesley Jensen
A DU LT
NEW | Master Potter Workshop with Chris Gustin: a vessel’s whim
$189: 9 classes
Class 30800
Mon
7:00pm-10:00pm
3/28-6/6
No class 4/25, 5/30
Using the potter’s wheel, Chris Gustin will demonstrate tea bowls and a large abstracted vessel. An in-depth discussion on conceptualism, aesthetics, design, references, and how he defines a “vessel” will be covered during his five hour demo and one hour slide lecture. Gustin received his MFA from Alfred University and
Ceramics (Beg/Int) Ages 17 & up INSTRUCTOR : Takemi Tsuruta $199: 10 classes
has taught at Parsons School of Design, Alfred University, UMass
Class 30796
Dartmouth, and Centro de Art e Communicacao Visual in Portugal.
No class 4/27
Wed
7:00pm-10:00pm
3/30-6/8
Chris’ work is in private and public collections in China, Taiwan, UK, Japan, Korea, and most of the US. His work is featured in over 50 Ceramic periodicals, i.e., Ceramics Monthly and Ceramics: Art and Perception. He has lectured internationally and is part of many international Ceramic organizations, such as an elected member of
Ceramics (Beg/Int) INSTRUCTOR : Coreen Abbott $199: 10 classes
the International Academy of Ceramics, Geneva, Switzerland. This
Class 30797
Thu
workshop is open to all skill levels, and lunch will be catered. Co-
No class 4/28
7:00pm-10:00pm
3/31-6/9
sponsored by Walnut Creek Clay Arts Guild and Clay People.
Ceramics (Beg-Adv)
LOCATION Studio E, Civic Park Studios $83: 1 class $43: Walnut Creek Clay Arts Guild Members $73: ClayPeople Discount
Class 30820
28
Sat
10:00am-4:00pm
(925)943-5846 | www.Arts-Ed.org
5/14
INSTRUCTOR : James Newton $189: 9 classes
Class 30798
Sat
No class 4/30, 5/14
9:00am-12:00pm
4/2-6/11