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 ArtCenter Manatee Classes
Pottery and Sculpture




Faces, Figures and Beyond - Sculpture
Instructor: Helene Hirmes
- Supply List
Wednesdays, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Session 1: Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13
Session 2: Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17, (No Nov. 24), Dec. 1, 8
Come learn easy techniques of sculpting the human face and figure in clay. Helene works individually with each student. She encourages beginners and challenges experienced students. Let your creative juices flow in this failure-free environment. If a model is used, the model’s fee will be divided among the class members as an additional fee for that class. Pottery class fees include up to 25 lbs of clay, glazes and firing fees.

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$140 ACM members
6 week session
$165 non members
6 week session





Helene Hirmes

Beginning and Beyond
Instructor: Brian Brader
- Supply List
Wednesdays, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Session 1: Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6
Session 2: Oct. 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10
Session 3: Nov. 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15
OR
Thursdays, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Session 1: Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7
Session 2: Oct. 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11
Session 3: Nov. 18, (No Nov. 25), Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23

This is a class where everyone learns and has fun. The instructor will demonstrate techniques on the potter’s wheel, handbuilding and glazing. All levels are welcome and individual assistance is a feature of this class. Come join the fun! Pottery class fees include up to 25 lbs of clay, glazes and firing fees.

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$140 ACM members
Wednesdays
5 wk session
$165 non members
Wednesdays
5 wk session


$140 ACM members
Thursdays
5 wk session
$165 non members
Thursdays
5 wk session


Brian Brader
Rakub-i
Instructor: : Brian Brader
- Supply List
Thursdays, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Session 1: Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7
Session 2: Oct. 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11
Session 3: Nov. 18, (No Nov. 25), Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23
This class will explore Raku from its roots of smoky Japanese tea bowls to American iridescent glazed Raku. No experience necessary. Pottery class fees include up to 25 lbs of clay, glazes and firing fees.

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$115 ACM members
5 week session
$140 non members
5 week session


Brian Brader
Raku, Pit and Saggarb-i
Instructor: Annette Centofanti
- Supply List
Thursdays, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Session 1: Sept. 9, 16, 23, (No Sept. 30, Oct. 7), Oct. 14, 21
Session 2: Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18, (No Nov. 25), Dec. 2
This class will primarily focus on Raku with options of Pit and Saggar firings. Students will discover the beauty and diversity of each technique. A basic knowledge of clay fundamentals (handbuilding, wheelthrowing and sculpture) is recommended.
Pottery class fees include up to 25 lbs of clay, glazes and firing fees.

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$115 ACM members
5 week session
$140 non members


Annette Centofanti
Handbuilt Forms and Wheel Thrown Vesselsb-i
Instructor: : Len Damond
- Supply List
Tuesdays, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Session 1: Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5
Session 2: Oct. 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9
Session 3: Nov. 16, 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14
Students will combine had building slab techniques and/or coil creations with wheel thrown vessels and additions, combining and altering the work to combine shape, form and functionality into one with final considerations to design and decoration.
Pottery class fees include up to 25 lbs of clay, glazes and firing fees

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$115 ACM members
5 week session
$140 non members
5 week session


Len Damond
The Large Clay Platter as an Art Formb-i
Instructor: : Len Damond
- Supply List
Wednesdays, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Session 1: Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6
Session 2: Oct. 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10
Session 3: Nov. 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15
Students will learn to throw large sized platters on the potter’s wheel and use them as a canvas for artistic expression.
Pottery class fees include up to 25 lbs of clay, glazes and firing fees

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$115 ACM members
5 week session
$140 non members
5 week session


Len Damond
Pottery Open Studio

The pottery studio is available for use during regular business hours when a class is not in session. The pottery studio is for the use of current pottery students and members only. There is a fee of $5.00 for 3 hours of open studio time if you are not currently enrolled in a pottery class. You must register for open studio by signing in and out at the front desk and the fee must be paid when you sign in. You must provide your own materials.
Clay may be purchased for $35 per 25 lbs.
This price includes glazes and firing fees.





 
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