Clay All Ways: 4 Week Class

1505 State Street,Erie PA 16501

17 May, 2022

Description

Don't limit yourself to just one method...Come and learn the many ways of working with clay! Over 4 weeks, you will be guided through clay-building techniques such as pinching, coiling, working with slabs, wheel-throwing and surface development. By the end of the class, you’ll have a good understanding of basic ceramic studio practices. Demonstrations will occur at the beginning of each session, followed by group exercises, and one-on-one guidance. Students will be able to handle their pieces through the entire ceramic process, starting from a lump of clay all the way through to glazing. Topics include learning how to wedge clay, using the slab roller, centering on the wheel, and creating a wide range of functional forms. Everyone is given creative freedom to develop their own personal aesthetic. The class fee includes clay, all glazing materials, firings, and additional practice hours in the studio. Extra clay is available for purchase as needed. Class is limited to 9 students. Instructor: Caelin McDaniel Ages 13 to adult. Class is limited to 9 students. Please DO NOT come to class if you are feeling ill, have any COVID symptoms, have recently tested positive for COVID, or have been in contact with anyone who has tested positive. Class meets Tuesdays from 6-8:30 pm for 8 Weeks (Record these dates!): Session 1 - 5/17 Session 2 - 5/24 Session 3 - 5/31 Session 4 - 6/7 Open Studio: In addition to class time, students will have access to the studio from 12-2pm each Saturday and Monday 6-8pm while class is in session. This open studio time is supervised but instruction is offered only during class time. *Accessibility: If you require the use of an elevator (we are on the third floor), please let us know ahead of time at [email protected], and we will have someone assist you with it. (The elevator is old-fashioned, and you cannot call it with a button.) Notes: We reserve the right to cancel classes that do not meet the minimum enrollment of 3 students. If a class is canceled by Erie ClaySpace, you will have the option to be transferred to another similar class or have your tuition refunded in full. Refunds are available with proper notice. We are unable to give a refund for this class that is not requested at least one week prior to the start of the first class. Processing fees may apply. Refunds are not given for missed classes. Students may use Open Studio time to catch up and practice. Weather related cancelations will be added at the end of the session; schedule adjustments may be necessary. In case of inclement weather, we will notify students via e-mail. If you have questions about this class, please contact us via email at: [email protected].