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Spring 2008
CERAMICS ON THE WHEEL
8 Tues. (10am-1pm) April 8 - May 27 #CL4208
8 Tues. (6:30-9:30pm) April 8 - May 27 #CL4308
Kristin Muller
Brookfield Campus
Both beginning and advanced students will appreciate these enjoyable eight week explorations in making pottery on the wheel. Class size will be limited to eight. Topics covered will include: centering, shaping, decorating, glazing, and various firing techniques. Basic ceramic studio procedures also will be discussed. More advanced students can proceed at their own pace with individualized instruction. Clay will be available for purchase at $13 per 25lb bag plus a firing fee of $.05 per cubic inch will also be charged.
$375 for members / $400 for nonmembers
THE POTTER'S WHEEL
9 Thurs.(6-8pm) April 10 - June 5
Steve Tanneberger
#CL3108
Brookfield Campus
Explore the world of clay through the potter's
wheel in this enjoyable nine week evening class. The group
will be throwing, decorating, firing and glazing the work
they create. This course is designed for the beginner as well
as those who have already learned the basics, providing them
with a chance to learn from both the instructor and each other.
Clay will be available for purchase and a firing fee is charged.
$275 for members, $300 for non-members
DISCOVER THE POTTERS
WHEEL
Sat./Sun. (10am-4pm) June 28 - 29
Chris Alexiades
#CL3308
Brookfield Campus
This fun hands-on weekend workshop is the
perfect opportunity for those who have never thrown pots on
the wheel and wish to, or those who wish to get reacquainted
with wheel work. Topics covered will include: clay preparation,
proper wedging and centering techniques, throwing cylinders
and bowl forms plus creating various forms which result from
these basic shapes. Trimming and footing options, handle attachments
and decorating techniques will also be demonstrated and discussed.
Because of time constraints, work will be bisque fired to
be finished at a future date. The emphasis of this informative
workshop is the process of forming pottery on the wheel. Clay
will be available for purchase and a firing fee will be charged.
$240 for members, $265 for non-members
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IN THE STUDIO WITH
JOY BROWN
Sat. (10am-4pm) May 24
Joy Brown
#CL3708
Artist's studio in Kent, CT
Come explore the process of creativity and
self discovery in clay at Joy's studio. She will present slides
and a demonstration of her techniques. Students will enjoy
hands on practice in Japanese coil and paddle methods along
with tea time, talk and play! This class is open to those
with a commitment to self discovery and love of clay!
$165 for members / $190 for non-members
EVERYTHING YOU
NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ELECTRIC KILNS
Sat. (9:30am-1pm) June 7
Jeff Zamek
#CL3808
Many potters are buying and then firing
their functional pottery and sculpture in electric kilns.
What are the five most common mistakes potters make when purchasing
electric kilns? Find out this and more during this three hour
"short shop." Jeff will recommend the best electric
kilns to buy plus how to obtain a fair price, what size to
consider, and how to use kiln computers. Lectures and demonstrations
on kiln loading, shelving, and pottery placement within the
kiln will be provided to insure reliable, accurate firings.
Clay and glaze defects caused by electric kiln firing will
also be covered, showing the causes and corrections. Electrical
requirements and wiring codes for each type of kiln will also
be discussed. With this information potters will be able to
purchase, fire, repair and maintain their electric kilns.
$50 for members / $75 for non-members
EVERYTHING YOU
NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
CONE 6 CLAY BODYS & GLAZES
Sat. (1:30-5pm) June 7
Jeff Zamek
#CL3908
Many potters are choosing cone 6 to save
fuel, reduce wear on the kiln and achieve faster firing and
cooling cycles. Choosing the appropriate clay body's and glazes
will insure a reliable result for functional and sculptural
pieces. Whether you are a beginning potter or an advanced
professional, this workshop will offer information on working
successfully in the popular Cone 6 gas and electric kiln firing
temperature range. Clay body and glaze formulas will be discussed
and samples evaluated. The workshop will also discuss how
to test for shrinkage and absorption, a vital aspect of any
ceramic object placed outdoors. Commercial glazes and how
to formulate your own glazes will also be covered in detail.
$50 for members / $75 for non-members
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GLAZE APPLICATION
TECHNIQUES
Sun. (10am-4pm) June 8
Angela Fina
#CL4008
Master potter, Angela Fina, will demonstrate
production glaze application techniques in this one day workshop
which will help potters at all levels get better results from
their work. Have you ever wondered how to glaze the interior
of a teapot with different glaze than the exterior? Or how
to glaze large platters, tall narrow forms, cups, large bowls
and complex forms to get the results you want? Angela will
show you how. Other topics covered will include: glaze consistency,
dipping, pouring, spraying and brushing along with discussions
about overglaze techniques. Students are encouraged to bring
examples of their success and failures for discussion with
the group.
$165 for members / $190 for non-members
AMERICAN RAKU FIRING
WEEKEND
Sat./Sun.(10am-4pm) June 21 - 22
Barbara Allen
#CL4108
American raku is a magical process created
with alchemy, fire and smoke. The group will load their glazed
work into a simple kiln that is easy to replicate. One hour
later they will pull the white hot ceramics from the kiln
with long metal tongs and gently drop them into a container
filled with combustible materials. We will then close up the
container to create a reduction atmosphere that will produce
unusual one-of-a-kind ceramics with shimmery smoky surfaces.
Students will learn the history of Japanese and American raku
and participate in the preparation of glazes unique to this
process. Tried and true glaze recipes will be shared as well
as information on commercial glazes that work well in this
process. Students will need to bring several small pieces
of bisque-fired work fire. Join us for this exciting and informative
weekend!
$240 for members / $265 for nonmembers
Plus a Materials Fee of $35
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