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Fall Classes Filling Quickly
But there's still room in Raku and Sgraffito!
and room for 1 more in Wheel Throwing!
REGISTER TODAY!
An Intro to Clay!
A Great Introduction to:
Hand-building
Sculpture
Wheel Throwing
Instructor: Rebecca Browning
Thursdays 3:00PM-6:00PM
Eight Weeks Beginning September 10th thru October 29th
SORRY, Sold Out, Waitlist Only!
This class is the perfect class for all who seek to discover the many possibilities of creating with clay! We'll explore an array of hand-building techniques, and you'll be introduced to wheel throwing, and more! The class, taught by an accomplished ceramicist and instructor, Rebecca Browning, is perfect for those new to clay. Instruction will include learning to coil, pinch, slab-build, and wheel throw. Rebecca will make presentations, offer examples, and provide demonstrations.
Fee includes two optional Open Studios of 3 hours each per week.
Limited to Just 8 Students!
$365 per student + clay and tools (if needed)
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All About Glazing!
Instructor: Rebecca Browning
Wednesdays 9:00AM-12:00PM
FOUR WEEK Intensive Beginning September 16th thru October 7th
Sorry, SOLD OUT, Waitlist Only!
So many ceramics students get overwhelmed and stymied when it comes to glazing their work... we have you covered! Join us for this fun and informative class that will give you the understanding, skills, and techniques to glaze your work with confidence! From how to prepare your piece for successful glazing, to what and how to wax, glaze application, cleaning up your drips and whoopsies – we will cover it all. Underglaze, slips, and layering techniques will also be discussed to provide you an array of options when deciding what to use, when to use it, and how to be successful in your glazing adventures. Students are encouraged to come to the first class with bisqueware ready to glaze, but you will also have the opportunity to make some new work in this 4-week intensive class.
Limited to Just 8 Students!
Fee includes two optional Open Studio sessions of 3 hours per week.
$225 per student + clay and tools (if needed)
Sgraffito, Mishima & Stencils
Instructor: Rebecca Browning
Wednesdays 9:00AM-12:00PM
FOUR WEEK Intensive Beginning October 14th thru November 4th
A Great Class to Expand the Possibilities!
In this fun and creative class, you will have the opportunity to explore surface decoration techniques that go well beyond the glazed surface. The carving of designs (Sgraffito), the inlaying of colored slips (Mishima), and the successful use of stencils will all be covered in this 4-week intensive. Students are encouraged to come to the first class with several leather-hard pieces. Get ready to explore these satisfying decorative techniques !
Limited to Just 8 Students!
Fee includes two optional Open Studio sessions of 3 hours per week.
$225 per student + clay and tools (if needed)
REGISTER ONLINE BELOW or Call: 575-758-2580
Instructor: Lee Akins
Wednesdays 1:00PM-5:00PM
Eight Weeks Beginning September 16th thru November 4th
There's still room!
Raku is a low-temperature fast-firing technique that achieves unique metallic and lustrous surfaces by cooling the piece in a smoky atmosphere. We will cover basic and specialty raku techniques including Halo, Slip Resist (or Naked Raku), Copper Mat, Obvara, Horsehair. Smoke Firing techniques will include Saggar and Terra Sigillata. Students will see examples and demonstrations and be able to try the techniques. Some experience in clay is helpful.
Limited to Just 8 Students!
Fee includes two optional Open Studios of 3 hours each per week.
$395 per student + clay and tools (if needed)
REGISTER ONLINE BELOW or Call: 575-758-2580
Talk about red hot fun!
Raku/Saggar!
Learn from the very best!
Animal
Sculpture!
Instructor: Alma Quillian
Mondays 3:00PM-6:00PM
Eight Weeks Beginning Sept 14th thru Nov 2nd
Sorry, SOLD OUT, Waitlist Only
This class is designed to introduce students to a wide variety of approaches to creating works of art in clay, using animals as subject matter. Several clay modeling and glazing techniques will be covered in the class. Students will select the animals they wish to portray based on personal preference; perhaps a favorite pet, endangered spcies, or imaginary creature. Students are encouraged to work as simplistically or detailed as they wish. The techniques taught assure successful outcomes for all students regardless of experience. This class has always been a hit with all!
Fee includes two optional Open Studios of 3 hours per week.
All levels of experience welcome.
Limited to Just 8 Students!
$365 per student + clay and tools (if needed)
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Beginning Wheel Throwing!
Instructor: Lee Akins
Saturdays 10:00AM-1:00PM
Eight Weeks Beginning Sept. 12th thru Oct. 31st
Last minute cancellation leaves room for 1 more!
Always wanted to learn wheel throwing? Honestly, who hasn't? We've designed this class for adults and young adults (16+) with little or no experience AS WELL AS those with some previous experience
(and perfect for those who have not thrown "for years") seeking greater comfort behind the wheel.
The instructor, Lee Akins, is well known in Northern NM having led the ceramics department at UNM/Taos for years This class in not only certain to be great fun but
sometimes opens the door to a life in clay!
Fee includes two optional Open Studios of 3 hours each per week.
Limited to Just 8 Students!
$385 per student + clay and tools (if needed)