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RAKU – Fire & Smoke, Ted Camp

Ted Camp, B-A

Thursdays 9:00-12:00

Using previously developed construction skills, students will produce either handbuilt or wheel thrown work and apply special glazes to their bisque-fired work PRIOR to each class. During class, those pieces will be fired quickly and students will then remove their work from the hot kiln and place their work into smoking chambers where the glazes will develop a serendipitous variety of surface and colored effects unique only to raku while rapidly cooling. In addition to regular raku glazing, students are encouraged to try naked raku, obvara, and horse-hair techniques as alternative choices to glazing for their surface patterns. Class fee includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes and firing.

S1: Sep 5, 12, 19, 26, Oct 3
S2: Oct 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7
S3: Nov 14, 21, (no Nov 28), Dec 5, 12, 19
S4: Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Class Full, Call For Waitlist
S5: Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar 6
S6: Mar 13, 20, (no Mar 27), Apr 3, 10, 17

$179 ACM Members

$204 Future Members

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Playing in Mud, Judith White

Judith White, B-A

Saturdays 9:00-12:00

Our main focus will be wheel throwing. (Hand builders with experience are welcome). We will have challenging projects where you’ll learn new techniques incorporating structure and flow. You will have hands-on instruction and learn how to stretch your skills, from forming and shaping clay to incorporating decorations and embellishments. Included in fee:

25 lbs of clay, in-studio glazes and firing.

S1: 6 wk: Sep 7, 14, 21 (no Sep 28), Oct 5, 12, 19 Class Full Call For Waitlist
S2: 6 wk: Nov 2, 9, 16, (no Nov 23), 30, Dec 7, 14 Class Full Call For Waitlist
S3: 8 wk: Jan 4, 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 Class Full Call For Waitlist
S4: 8 wk: Mar 8, 15, 22, 29, Apr 5, 12, 19, 26

6 week: $220 ACM Members/$245 Future Members

8 week: $289 ACM Members/$314 Future Members

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Creating On The Wheel, Ted Camp

Ted Camp, B-A

Wednesdays 9:00-12:00

The basic steps for throwing will be the focus for beginners, while more advanced students will be challenged by more complex forms and techniques, which will lead to all students achieving success through practice. Whether the focus is on the traditional drinking vessel or the more challenging lidded container, including the tea pot, 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.

S1: Sep 4, 11, 18, 25, Oct 2
S2: Oct 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov 6
S3: Nov 13, 20, (no Nov 27), Dec 4, 11, 18S4: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5
S5: Feb 12, 19, 26, Mar 5, 12
S6: Mar 19,(no Mar 26), Apr 2, 9, 16, 23

$179 ACM Members

$204 Future Members

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Wheel Throwing Basics, Addie Rose

Addie Rose, B-A

Mondays 1:00-4:00

No experience required! If you’ve never thrown on a wheel or if it’s been a while, come and join us to learn, discover & explore your skills. Each week will feature new forms and/or techniques, including glazing. Come as you are– or bring a friend. Couples or office team-building groups welcome. Open yourself to the joys of creating and developing new strengths. Please bring pottery tools or plan to purchase them from the gift shop. Class fee includes 25# of stoneware clay, as well as bisque and glaze firing.

S1: Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Apr 7
S2: Apr 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19

$220 ACM Members $245 Future Members

Mastering Watercolor, Helen Solomon

Helen Solomon, I-A

Fridays 9:00-12:00

Let’s go on an adventurous journey into the captivating realm of watercolor painting together. This class offers a great opportunity to learn new techniques and elevate your skills to new heights. You will be immersed in the process of mixing and blending colors, creating exquisite textures, and perfecting your artwork. You will also learn how to rectify mistakes and infuse vitality into your pieces. Using your own photographs as inspiration, you will be able to create personalized works of art. Above all, this class is designed to be an enjoyable and enriching experience. Let’s begin this exciting exploration of watercolor painting together!

 

 

S1: Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 Class Full Call For Waitlist
S2: Nov 1, 8, 15, 22
S3: Jan 10, 17, 24, 31 Class Full Call For Waitlist
S4: Feb 7, 14, 21, 28
S5: Mar 7, 14, 21, 28
S6: Apr 4, 11, 18, 25

$129 ACM Members

$154 Future Members

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Acrylic Inspirations, Kerry Didday

Kerry Didday, B-A

Saturdays 9:30-12:00

Are you a beginner that has been playing and needs to know where to go next. An intermediate that has been painting but wants to expand and explore or an experienced acrylic painter looking to expand the portfolio, or create a mind blowing series? That’s my role, to move each individual forward in their painting endeavors. I try to build a creative environment where artists are inspired by each member of the class. Each morning will start with a class review of their current work as I critique and provide helpful comments. My students have an open mind and look forward to new and exciting painting avenues. I hope you will join us!

S1: Sep 14, 21, 28, Oct 5
S2: Oct 12, 19, 26, Nov 2
S3: Nov 9, 16, 23, 30
S4: Dec 14, 21, 28, Jan 4

$115 ACM Members

$140 Future Members

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Simplified Acrylic Painting ll, Helen Solomon

Helen Solomon I-A   

Thursdays 9:00-12:00

Participants will delve into the intricacies of canvas preparation and the art of transferring their own references onto the canvas from personal photos or from freely available online resources. This intermediate/advanced class offers a comprehensive study of various acrylic techniques, aesthetic concepts, and mediums. Participants will relish three hours of studio time with fellow acrylic enthusiasts, allowing them to immerse themselves in the creativity and camaraderie of the art world. Additionally, students will have the valuable opportunity to engage in constructive discussions about their own work and critique others’ pieces during classroom sessions.

S1: Sep 5, 12, 19 26
S2: Nov 7, 14, 21 (no Nov 28), Dec 5
S3: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 Class Full Call For Wait List
S4: Feb 6, 13, 20, 27
S5: Mar 6, 13, 20, 27
S6: Apr 3, 10, 17, 24

$129 ACM Members

$154 Future Members

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Simplified Acrylics l, Helen Solomon

Helen Solomon  B-I

Thursdays 1:00-4:00

This class is designed for beginners as well as those looking to further their skills in creating art with acrylics. The unique painting style of each artist is what makes their work stand out. In this class, students will explore various painting styles and practice acrylic painting techniques. We’ll cover color mixing, composition, under-painting, and paint application techniques. Students will have the opportunity to develop their own personal painting style and interpret original subjects using acrylic paint. The class will include teacher demonstrations and individual instruction time. You are encouraged to use your own photos as a reference, but you can also use images from free websites.

S1: Sep 5, 12, 19, 26
S2: Nov 7, 14, 21 (no Nov 28), Dec 5
S3: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30
S4: Feb 6, 13, 20, 27
S5: Mar 6, 13, 20, 27
S6: Apr 3, 10, 17, 24

$129 ACM Members

$154 Future Members

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