Session 6

Exploring Handbuilding Techniques, Ted Camp

Ted Camp B-A
Wednesdays 1:00-4:00

Slab construction is the easiest and fastest form of hand building to learn while presenting the more advanced student with a variety of challenges. We’ll cover a variety of building and design techniques. Demonstrations will focus on the making of quality utilitarian or sculptural objects. Students will be introduced to numerous glazing techniques that allow them to fully explore colors and effects possible with mid-fire (cone 6 electric) and hi-fire (cone 10 reduction) glazes. Bring your own tools or purchase at the front desk. Class fee includes 25 lbs. of stoneware clay, in-studio glazing and firing.

S6: 5 wk: Mar 22, 29, Apr 5, 12, 19
S1: 7 wk: Apr 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24 , 31, Jun 7

7 wk: $236 ACM Members
$261 Future Members

5 wk:$168 ACM Member
$193 Future Member

Exploring On The Wheel, Ted Camp

Ted Camp I-A
Wednesdays 9:00-12:00

Because of the extended length of this course. beginning students will have time to develop new skills on the wheel in the production of drinking vessels, pitchers, bowls, and containers all the while increasing their scale. More advanced students will focus on the myriad design opportunities involving lids, including the most majestic form, the tea pot. In addition, students will work with the combination of multiple forms to gain greater scale. Numerous demonstrations will provide the way to success. Students will also explore the myriad ways to apply glazes to their pieces and experience the difference between mid-fire (cone 6 electric) and hi-fire (cone 10 reduction) glazes. Bring your own tools or purchase a beginner’s kit at the front desk. Class fee includes 25 lbs. of clay, firing, and in-studio glazing.

S6: Mar 22, 29, Apr 5, 12, 19
S1: Apr 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Jun 7

7 wk: $236 ACM Members
$261 Future Members

5 wk: $168 ACM Members
$193 Future Members

Traditional Indian Yoga, Pradnya Deshpande

Pradnya Deshpande
Saturdays 11:00-12:00

In this class, you will begin to learn a more holistic approach to your yoga practice. This class draws on the long lineage of yoga tradition that sees the Himalayas as a special source of inspiration and energy for the study of yoga. While you will engage in a series of postures that will likely be familiar to you if you have taken other yoga classes, you will also learn about the role of mantras, mudras, and meditation within yoga philosophy and practice.
This class is recommended for most people, beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. Come with an open mind, leave with a sense of calm and joy.

S1: Apr 15 S7: May 27 S13: Jul 8
S2: Apr 22 S8: Jun 3 S14: Jul 15
S3: Apr 29 S9: Jun 10 S15: Jul 22
S4: May 6 S10: Jun 17 S16: Jul 29
S5: May 13 S11: Jun 24
S6: May 20 S12: Jul 1

ACM Members/Future Members $15

Ceramic Workshop

I-A
Tuesdays 1:00-4:00

This is class-led, hands-on, and open to anyone who can center and pull a cylinder. Each week one of the participants will present a demonstration, challenge, or problem to work on. This can be based on an area of your expertise, something that interests you in clay, or a new technique to try together. You can present a problem to work on, such as lids, feet, handles, height. The focus can be on soft work, leather hard, or bisque. Sandra Symens will kick off the first class. There’s a lot of expertise and experience between us so let’s share. Class includes 25# of clay with a bisque and glaze firing.

S6: 6 wk: Mar 21, 28, Apr 4, 11, 18, 25
S1: 5 wk: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
S2: 4 wk: Jun 6, 13, 20, 27
S3: 4 wk: Jul 11, 18, 25, Aug 1

4 wk: $135 ACM Members
$160 Future Members

5 wk: $168 ACM Members
$193 Future Members

6 wk: $201 ACM Members
$226 Future Members

Drawing For Kids, Ages 10-15, Janet Flickinger

Foundation of Drawing
Drawing For Kids Ages 10-15
Janet Flickinger
Mondays 5:00-7:00

This is a class for the young artist. The class is focusing of all aspects of art. We will train the eye how to see as it relates to direction of line, curves, form, shape, contrast, etc. We will learn how to look at something and draw it exactly. All projects will be finished in pencil, color pencil, or watercolor. Once the basics are learned, we will focus on design and composition. Students are to bring pictures they want to draw. All art supplies for this class are provided.

S6: 6 wk: Mar 20, 27 Apr 3, 10, 17, 24
S1: 4 wk: May 1, 8, 15, 22

4 wk: $88 ACM Members
$113 Future Members

6 wk: $128 ACM Members
$163 Future Members

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The Wonderful World Of Scratchboard, Sheryl Unwin

Sheryl Unwin B-A
Mondays 9:00-12:00

Scratchboard is a fine art form that uses a surface covered with white clay and then a layer of black India ink. In class we will explore the different tools to remove the black ink to bring your image come to life. The student may choose to keep their boards black and white or proceed to colorize them. In class we will explore the different mediums used to colorize your scratchboards.

S6: 5 wk: Mar 27, Apr 3, 10, 17, 24
S1: 4 wk: May 1, 8, 15, 22
S2: 5 wk: Jun 5, 12, 19, 26, Jul 3
S3: 4 wk: Jul 10, 17, 24, 31

4 wk: $104 ACM Members
$129 Future Members

5 wk: $129 ACM Members
$154 Future Members

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Colored Pencil – Get The Point!, Melissa Nece

Melissa Nece B-A
Saturdays 10:00-4:00

Artists quality colored pencils are versatile and easy to master, an ideal medium for fine art! Learn the basics, and apply them to a project or get guidance on developing your own original subjects. We’ll discuss pencil brands and surfaces, color mixing and creating effects. Bring our own pencils, or if you want to try before you buy, assorted pencil sets will be available for use in class. Some paper and other tools may also be provided.

S5: Mar 18
S6: Apr 15
S1: May 13
S2: Jun 10
S3: Jul 8
S4: Aug 5

$95 ACM Members
$145 Future Members

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Fundamentals Of Drawing, Janet Flickinger

Janet Flickinger B-A
Tuesdays 6:00-8:30

The foundation of all art is drawing. If you have never drawn before or just want to sharpen your skills, this class can help. One of the main focuses will be on training the eye how to see. We will learn perspective, balance, form, and contrast as it all relates to composition. We will learn how to take a drawing from sketch to finished art work with just a pencil. Students should bring quality photos to work from.

S6: 6 wk: Mar 21, 28, Apr 4, 11, 18, 25
S1: 5 wk: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
S2: 4 wk: Jun 6, 13, 20, 27
S3: 5 wk: Jul 11, 18, 25, Aug 1, 8

4 wk: $104 ACM Members
$129 Future Members

5 wk: $129 ACM Members
$154 Future Members

6 wk: $156 ACM Members
$181 Future Members

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Exploring Handbuilding Techniques, Ted Camp

Exploring On The Wheel, Ted Camp

Traditional Indian Yoga, Pradnya Deshpande

Ceramic Workshop

Drawing For Kids, Ages 10-15, Janet Flickinger

Complete and submit our online information form

2023 Scholarship Application

The Wonderful World Of Scratchboard, Sheryl Unwin

Colored Pencil – Get The Point!, Melissa Nece

Fundamentals Of Drawing, Janet Flickinger

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