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Elements
Clay Studio & Gallery, Inc.
1986 Tucker Industrial Road
Tucker, GA 30084
Ph:770-986-9011
F: 678-205-2001
Class
Schedule
Throughout different sessions, ELEMENTS will offer courses in the following areas:
Course Descriptions:
1.
Handbuilding & Extruding (Beginner): Basic handbuilding techniques such as coil, slab, pinch and extruding will be covered.
2. Handbuilding/Modeling (Intermediate): Requires at least one class term of experience. Learn to construct larger,
intricate handbuilt pieces. Experience and use multiple, combined techniques.
3. Wheel-Thrown Pottery (Beginner): Requires
no experience in throwing. Learn to center, pull a cylinder and make basic shapes on the potter's wheel.
4. Wheel-Thrown
Pottery (Intermediate): Requires at least one class term of experience in throwing (some handbuilding experience recommended).
Learn to make and attach handles and spouts, and craft lids for your thrown pieces.
5. Wheel-Thrown Pottery (Beginner/Intermediate):
Suitable for beginners and a good development course for those with some throwing experience.
6. Figurative Sculpture:
No experience necessary. Craft a detailed human bust. Learn how to measure and properly construct a sculpture that will fire
properly.
7. Modeling: Some handbuilding experience needed. Learn the ins and outs of modeling various items in an
artistic fashion.
8. Raku: Some handbuilding experience recommended. Construct pieces to be fired in the exciting
and dramatic raku process.
9. Intermediate/Advanced Throwing; Must have wheel experience (beyond centering). Intense-study
class will focus on mastering handles, lids and other attachments, as well as the art of alterd forms.
10. The Zen
of Pottery (Beginner to All Levels): No experience necessary, built for all levels of potters. An intense four-week course
designed to provide an in-depth learning experience and understanding of clay. The course will focus on mastering basic skills;
including wedging, centering and pulling a cylinder. Not a production-based course, participants will focus on simple forms
and essential skills only.
11. The Art of Ongi: Learn a combination coiling/throwing technique to create very large
pots with ease. Students must know how to center.
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ELEMENTS
CLAY STUDIO & GALLERY, INC.
Winter 2010: Session 2 Elements Clay Studio is currently offering
4 week class sessions. Registrations for any 4 week course includes: Hands-on instruction; 25 lbs of class clay (with glazing and
firing); Free open studio access during the term of the class and one additional finish-up week; 10% discount on tools and
glazes in KPS; personal storage shelf.
FEBRUARY CLASS SCHEDULE
For Adults and Teens Ages 13 &
Up: Wheel-Thrown Pottery (Beginner/Inter):
Learn and practice the basics of throwing pots; including centering, pulling,
shaping, trimming and glazing. Ideal for beginners, also a great developmental or refresher course for those with experience.
Projects vary between instructors. $92.50 / 4 weeks Mon,
2/8-3/1, Winokur, WIN101: 10a-12:30p Tues, 2/9-3/2,
Taylor, TAY101: 5:30-8p Wed, 2/10-3/3,
Winokur, WIN102: 6-8:30p Sat, 2/13-3/6, Taylor,
TAY102: 10a-12:30p *TAY102
will not meet on 2/20 due to the Alabama Clay Conference Handbuilding (Beginner/Inter): Learn the basics of handbuilding; create a variety of functional and decorative pieces.
Projects will focus on building with slabs and coils using textures and attachments. Ideal for beginners or to master basic
techniques. $92.50 / 4 weeks Tues,
2/9-3/2, Winokur, WIN103:
10a-12:30p Fri, 2/12-3/5, Taylor, TAY103:
2-4:30p *TAY103
will not meet on 2/19 due to the Alabama Clay Conference Combined Throwing/Handbuilding (Inter/Adv): A developmental
course for those with throwing experience. Alternate between
handbuilding and throwing. Combine techniques to create functional and sculptural work. Many projects focus on creating large
pieces. Attachments, alterations, surface design and many other techniques will be utilized. $92.50 / 4 weeks
Thur,
2/11-3/4, Owens, OWN101: 10a–12:30p *OWN101
will not meet on 2/18 due to the Alabama Clay Conference Sat, 2/13-3/6, Owens, OWN102:
1:30–4p *OWN102
will not meet on 2/20 due to the Alabama Clay Conference Forms from Nature (Inter/Adv): A course for those with throwing
experience. Wheel-based projects emphasize altered shapes, combined
pieces and textures. Many handbuilding techniques will also be taught. Inspiration for this course is often derived from the
natural world. Projects vary between classes. $92.50 / 4 weeks Mon, 2/8-3/1, Wolff,
RLF101: 4-6:30 *RLF101
will not meet on 2/15 due to the Alabama Clay Conference Thur, 2/11-3/4, Wolff, RLF102:
4-6:30p *RLF102
will not meet on 2/18 due to the Alabama Clay Conference Glaze Workshop (All Levels): An hands-on tour through the world of glazing! Linda Taylor will be walking participants through various styles of glazing and techniques
for application. Participants will be guided by Linda while applying glaze to their own pieces. Students may bring up
to 5 pieces of bisqueware for use in the workshop. Saturday, Feb. 6; 1-4:30 p.m. $10 for current
ELEMENTS students; $15 for general public (no firing included). Open Studio: Enjoy full studio access and use
of all equipment without having to schedule a regular class! Open studio hours are available seven days a week. Elements has
electric wheels, wall and hand-extruders, slab roller, Giffin Grip and an extensive mold, stamp and texture mat collection.
With two throwing rooms, we can even offer wheel space when classes are in session! Although open studio memberships are independent
study, expert studio assistance is available. $75.00 / month
Don't forget, Elements studio members receive
a 10% discount in Kickwheel Pottery Supply on glazes, tools and books. Members can also enjoy access to 30+ clay bodies and
more than 40 food-safe glazes.
Studio hours will be as follows (beginning October 1): Monday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday: 10
a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Thursday: 10
a.m. – 7 p.m. Friday: 10
a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. –
5 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. **Please
call for special holiday hours** --------------------------------------------------------- ELEMENTS Clay Studio & Gallery, Inc.
1986 Tucker Industrial Road
Tucker,
GA 30084
(770) 986-9011
www.kickwheel.com
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