Pottery Classes for Adults

Beginning students may purchase a pottery tool kit from the CMA for the first day of class. (Cost: $22.50.) All CMA pottery students are required to purchase their clay from the CMA. (Cost: $37.00 for 25 lbs of clay, includes cost of glazes and firing.)
 

A-300 – Beginning/Intermediate Pottery
10 Saturdays, 12:30 – 2:30 pm, Room 104
Begins 1/21, Ends 3/31, No Class 3/3
Instructor: Laura Kolinski-Schultz
Beginning students will be taught the basics of hand-building and wheel-work while intermediate students will refine their skills. Individual projects will include functional and decorative work. Glazing techniques will be taught, finished ware will be discussed, and demonstrations will be given. Cost: $105 (Cost for Members: $84)
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A-310 – Beginning/Intermediate Pottery
12 Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Room 104
Begins 1/18, Ends 4/4
Instructor: Bill Shearrow
Beginning students will be taught the basics of hand-building and wheel-work while intermediate students will refine their skills. Individual projects will include functional and decorative work. Glazing techniques will be taught, finished ware will be discussed, and demonstrations will be given. Cost: $126 (Cost for Members: $100.80)
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A-320 – Beginning/Intermediate Pottery
12 Thursdays, 1:00 – 3:00 pm, Room 104
Begins 1/19, Ends 4/5
Instructor: Laura Kolinski-Schultz
Beginning students will be taught the basics of hand-building and wheel-work while intermediate students will refine their skills. Individual projects will include functional and decorative work. Glazing techniques will be taught, finished ware will be discussed, and demonstrations will be given. Cost: $126 (Cost for Members: $100.80)
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A-350 – Intermediate/Advanced Pottery
12 Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Room 104
Begins 1/17, Ends 4/3
Instructor: Bill Shearrow
Students with a firm foundation in basic technical skills will enjoy this class. Form, surface design, glazing, and firing will be explored in greater depth. Advanced students (with five sessions or the equivalent, or working at a level determined to be advanced by the instructor) will be required to do their own firing in cooperation with the Ceramic Artists Guild in order to deepen their understanding of the total process. Cost: $126 (Cost for Members: $100.80)
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A-370 -- Raku 1 Day Workshop
1 Saturday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Room 104
Date TBD
Instructor: Bill Shearrow
You must be enrolled in a current CMA Pottery Class, at the Intermediate level or above. This workshop will focus on glazing and firing pots in the Japanese tradition of Raku. Each student may bring two medium-sized, bisqued, stoneware pots to fire. Check with your instructor on the stability of your pieces. Glazes and tools will be provided. You will be involved with each step of the process, including set-up and clean-up. Wear long pants and closed-toed shoes (no sandals, please). Bring your own drink for lunch and a covered dish to share. Limit of 8 students in each workshop. Cost: $65 (Cost for Members: $52)