Pottery III - Advanced Studio Pottery for Adults (21+)
January 15 - March 19
Tuesdays
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
OR
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Enrollment: minimum: 5, maximum 10
Class Fees: $210, (Museum members: $189)
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Fee includes 25 lbs of clay, glazes, firings, and use of all tools, supplies and studio equipment. Additional clay is available at $14 per 25lb bag for stoneware and $20 per 25 lb bag of porcelain. Note: students have the option to recycle their own clay after being trained to use the studio pugmill.
PREREQUISTE: Only by permission or invitataion of the instructors. (Instructor contact info is below.)
About This Class:
Advanced Studio Pottery III is 10-week directed studio opportunity for adult students with excellent clay skills, craftsmanship, and technique. Pottery III students work semi-independently, pursuing clay as an art form in the production of both functional and nonfunctional pieces.
Advanced Pottery III Students will:
• with the instructors, set individual learning and production goals which reflect intentional growth as a clay artist.
• participate in and occasionally direct regular group discussion, analysis and critique.
• demonstrate a solid knowledge of and be able to discuss the elements and principles of design, as related to both contemporary and historical clay work.
• participate in solo or group exhibits or displays of their work.
• continually research the techniques and work of historical and contemporary potters through current publications, books, and internet resources.
• participate in an occasional class assignment.
• individually or with another Pottery III student, present/demo specific techniques/skills to other students either in class or during Open Studios
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Additional studio times for pottery students:
Wednesdays 6 – 9 pm
Fridays 12:30 – 3:30 pm
Saturdays 9 am – 12 pm
Other times by arrangement with instructors.
Instructors and/or Teaching Assistants are always available in the studio to help.
ABOUT THE STUDIO:
The Museum Pottery Studio is a well-equipped, safe workspace which includes:
- 12 wheels, 3 large electric kilns, 2 slab rollers, a pugmill for recycling clay, 2 extruders, and industrial air cleaners;
- All basic tools, materials, and supplies for all classes;
- A studio library which offers books, DVDs, magazines and publications.
- Extensive storage and shelving for each student with a designated shelf for her/his on-going work and personal supplies.
For More Information, Contact:
Jeff and Jane Boswell
JeffandJaneBoswell@comcast.net
home: 765-742-4388
Jeff cell: 765-414-1407
Jane cell: 765-414-1406
