Ted Camp  B-A
Thursdays 9:30 – 12:30

Sagger firing is a special way of low-firing (1300-1600 degrees) unglazed clay pieces, which are fumed inside special containers leaving serendipitous colored surface patterns. This process will not involve glazing. Pieces may be either wheel thrown or handbuilt and usually coated with a terra sigilatta slip that produces a shiny surface. Once bisqued, students will partially bury their pieces in wood shavings or sand while covering the exposed surfaces with a variety of colorants, steel wool, copper wire, and organic matter. The pieces will then be fired in either ceramic flower pots (sagger, and provided by the student) or within a wrapped shell of aluminum foil to produce a variety of colored affects. Includes 25 lbs of clay and firing.

S1: Sep 5, 12, 19, 26, Oct 3
S2: Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

$158 ACM Members
$183 Future Members

Ted Camp   B-A
Thursdays 1:00-4:00

Raku has become a popular way of fast-firing clay work to about 1860 degrees. 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 participate in removing their work from the hot kiln while the glazes are still molten. They will then place their work into smoking chambers where the glazes will develop a variety of surface and colored effects while cooling. Students will be exposed to regular and “naked” raku, obvara, and horse-hair techniques as choices for their surface patterns. Class fee includes 25 lbs of clay, glazes, and all 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
S5: Feb 6, 13, (no Feb 20), 27, Mar 5, 12
S6: Mar 19 (no Mar 26), Apr 2, 9, 16, 23

5 wk: $158 ACM Members
$183 Future Members

Ted Camp   I-A
Thursdays 9:30 – 12:30

This course explores the chemical constituents of glazes in non-technical ways & would interest any student who is interested in making their own glazes. Knowing what a chemical contributes to the glaze formula is critical in choosing chemicals that provide the surface or color a student is looking for. Another important area of concern for students making functional glazes is that the glaze needs to be food-safe and durable in its use. Students will receive a special computer glaze calculator, which will help them to see when a glaze is properly fluxed to produce a durable surface and will help them to know what it will look like before the glaze is made. Students will make their own glazes and adjust them to produce desired results on test tiles. Time will be spent applying test glazes to test tiles, and not constructing work. No clay will be provided.

S1: Oct 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7

$158 ACM Members
$183 Future Members

Seth Barendse B-A
Wednesdays 6:00-9:00

S1: Hand-building: During this class we will experiment with multiple techniques to create one-of-a-kind pieces. This class is not about the wheel! All levels welcome. For advanced students I will customize your projects to your level.

S2, 4 & 6: Raku: Everything Raku! Lets make work geared toward Raku, a firing process that is as much an art form as the pieces are.

S3 & 5: Surface Design: Make those surface designs pop! We’ll explore how to design our surfaces from wet clay to layering slips and glazes.

S1: 5 wk: Sep 4, 11, 18, 25, Oct 2
S2: 5 wk: Oct 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov 6
S3: 5 wk: Nov 13, 20, (no Nov 27), Dec 4, 11, 18
S4: 5 wk: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5
S5: 6 wk: Feb 12, 19, 26, Mar 4, 11, 18
S6: 5 wk: Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

5 wk: $158 ACM Members
$183 Future Members

6 wk: $190 ACM Members
$215 Future Members

Seth Barendse  B-A
Mondays 6:30-9:30

Have you ever wanted to learn how to throw pots? Demos on centering, opening, pulling walls and giving shapes to your pots will be given each class.You will learn about trimming and glazing your pieces. There will be plenty of time to practice your new skills during class. You may repeat this class as many times as you like. If you’re a more advanced student, I will tailor your instruction to your specific projects & experience. Be sure to bring pottery tools or purchase from the gift shop. 25lbs clay, glazes & in-studio firing.

S1: 5 wk: Sep 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct 7
S2: 5 wk: Oct 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11
S3: 5 wk: Nov 18, 25, Dec 2, 9, 16
S4: 5 wk: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3
S5: 6 wk: Feb 10, 17, 24, Mar 2, 9, 16
S6: 5 wk: Mar 30, Apr 6, 13, 20, 27

5 wk: $158 ACM Members
$183 Future Members

6 wk: $190 ACM Members
$215 Future Members

Seth Barendse B-A
Fridays 6:00-9:00

The Japanese word Raku literally translated=Enjoyment! So come and enjoy Raku with me! Glazing Raku pieces can be different from most other firing types, so I’ll start with a quick overview of glazes and how to use negative space as a design element. Once we have enough pieces glazed, we’ll start the first firing, continue until 9pm or all of the pieces are fired! There are attire restrictions that will be strictly enforced for safety: long pants made of a material that will not melt (no polyester or nylon), and closed toed shoes. I reserve the right to refuse to fire any pieces that I deem unsafe to tong. Must bring bisque-ware & at least 1 glazed piece is preferred.

S1: Sep 13
S2: Oct 11
S3: Nov 8
S4: Dec 13
S5: Jan 10
S6: Feb 7
S7: Apr 10

$40 ACM Members
$65 Future Members

Seth Barendse  B-A
Tuesdays 6:00-9:00

Have you ever wanted to learn how to throw pots? Demos on centering, opening, pulling walls and giving shapes to your pots will be given each class.You will learn about trimming and glazing your pieces. There will be plenty of time to practice your new skills during class. You may repeat this class as many times as you like. If you’re a more advanced student, I will tailor your instruction to your specific projects & experience. Be sure to bring pottery tools or purchase from the gift shop. 25lbs clay, glazes & in-studio firing.

S1: 5 wk: Sept 3, 10, 17, 24, Oct 1
S2: 5 wk: Oct 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov 5
S3: 6 wk: Nov 12, 19, 26, Dec 3, 10, 17
S4: 5 wk: Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4
S5: 6 wk: Feb 11, 18, 25, Mar 3, 10, 17

5 wk: $158 ACM Members
$183 Future Members

6 wk: $190 ACM Members
$215 Future Members

Judith White    I-A
Saturdays 9:00-12:00

Focusing primarily on the wheel, this class for intermediate to advanced potters will explore size, form, refinement and surface. Students should arrive with an idea of what forms and/or techniques they would like to improve on during this class. Special attention will be given to creating multiples and executing more sophisticated forms. Class demos will be given based on student input and instructor challenges. 25lbs of clay, in-studio glazes & firing included in fees.

S1: Sep 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct 5, 12
S2: Oct 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23
S3: Dec 7, 14, 21, 28 Jan 4, 11
S4: Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Mar 7
S5: Mar 14, 21, 28, Apr 4, 11, 18

6 wk: $190 ACM Members
$215 Future Members

Ted Camp B-A
Wednesdays 9:30-12:30

Wheel throwing attracts students who particularly like symmetrically round objects and challenges them to learn how to control the development of a particular form. 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. 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: Nov 13, 20, (no Nov 27), Dec 4, 11, 18
S3: Feb 12, (no Feb 19), 26, Mar 4, 11, 18

5 wk: $158 ACM Members
$183 Future Members

Ted Camp B-A
Wednesdays 1:00-4:00

Slab construction is the easiest and fastest form of hand building for beginners to learn while presenting the more advanced student with a variety of challenges involving aesthetics & scale. This class will cover a variety of building and design techniques that play well with the physical characteristics of clay. 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 a 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
S3: Feb 12, (no Feb 19), 26, Mar 4, 11, 18

5 wk: $158 ACM Members
$183 Future Members

Ted Camp I-A
Thursdays 9:30-12:30

This class, designed for the intermediate/ advanced clay student, will focus on decorative techniques, which contribute to the improved complexity of the design of the student’s pieces. The use of colored slip in the process of mishima and sgraffitto, using colored clay in the process called millefiore (Itallian) or Neriage (Japanese), and techniques of applying glazes with spray guns will be employed on either wheel thrown or handbuilt clay objects, functional and/or sculptural. Use of low-fire lusters will also be introduced. Discussion will focus on improving the aesthetics and refinement of the student’s end product. Class fee includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes and all firing.

S1: Nov 14, 21, (no Nov 28), Dec 5, 12, 19
S2: Feb 6, 13, (no Feb 20), 27, Mar 5, 12

$158 ACM Members
$183 Future Members

Ted Camp B-A
Wednesdays 9:30-12:30

Slab construction is the easiest and fastest form of hand building for beginners to learn while presenting the more advanced student with a variety of challenges involving aesthetics & scale. This class will cover a variety of building and design techniques that play well with the physical characteristics of clay. 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 a kit at the front desk. Class fee includes 25 lbs. of clay, firing and in-studio glazing.

S1: Oct 9,16, 23, 30, Nov 6
S2: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5
S3: Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

5 wk: $158 ACM Members
$183 Future Members

Ted Camp B-A
Wednesdays 1:00-4:00

Wheel throwing attracts students who particularly like symmetrically round objects and challenges them to learn how to control the development of a particular form. 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. 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: Oct 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov 6
S2: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5
S3: Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

5 wk: $158 ACM Members
$183 Future Members

Sandra Symens    I-A
Tuesdays 1:00-4:00

Build confidence in your throwing skills to create not just pots, but ART. Go from what you can throw to what you can create.There will be a weekly demo challenge to expand your skills. Let’s reach new levels together. We will combine techniques such as hand-building, sculpting, carving, piercing, altering and stacking to come up with new forms. Fee includes 25lbs. of clay with a bisque and glaze firing. Porcelain is available at a small upcharge.

S1: 5 wk: Sep 10, 17, 24, Oct 1, 8
S2: 5 wk: Oct 15, 22, 29, Nov 5, 12
S3: 5 wk: Nov 19, 26, Dec 3, 10, 17
S4: 6 wk: Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11
S5: 5 wk: Feb 18, 25, Mar 3, 10, 17
S6: 5 wk: Mar 24, (Mar no 31), Apr 7, 14, 21, 28

5 wk: $158 ACM Members
$183 Future Members

6 wk: $190 ACM Members
$215 Future Members

Sandra Symens   B
Mondays 1:00-4:00

Come and get dirty playing with clay! We will start with pinch pots, hand forming, then slab work with molds and draping. Emphasis will be on hand-building, but one week we will work with the wheels. Decorating our pots will include stamping, texturing, basic glazing. Each week a different project will be presented to build your skills. Fee includes a 25# bag of stoneware, a bisque and glaze firing for each piece. Basic tool kits are available for purchase. Leave hand or wrist jewelry at home and bring an apron and hand towel. Let your creativity run wild.

S1: 5 wk: Sep. 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct 7
S2: 5 wk: Nov 18, 25, Dec 2, 9, 16
S3: 6 wk: Jan 6, 13. 20, 27, Feb 3, 10
S4: 5 wk: Mar 23, (no Mar 30), Apr 6, 13, 20, 27

5 wk: $158 ACM Members
$183 Future Members

6 wk: $190 ACM Members
$215 Future Members

Sandra Symens   I
Tuesdays 9:00-12:00

Extend your throwing skills to build confidence in your ability to create exactly the pieces you have in mind. This class is about technique. Learn to throw higher and lighter, alter forms, and stack pieces. Control your shaping and trimming to get better forms. Pay attention to details such as the lips, feet, handles, and knobs to be in harmony with the pot as a whole. Be Centered to be centered. Fee includes 25# of stoneware with porcelain available at a small upcharge. Fee also includes a bisque and glaze firing for each piece.

S1: 5 wk: Sep 10, 17, 24, Oct 1, 8
S2: 5 wk: Oct 15, 22, 29, Nov 5, 12
S3: 5 wk: Nov 19, 26, Dec 3, 10, 17
S4: 6 wk: Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11
S5: 5 wk: Feb 18, 25, Mar 3, 10, 17
S6: 5 wk: Mar 24, (no Mar 31), Apr 7, 14, 21, 28

5 wk: $158 ACM Members
$183 Future Members

6 wk: $190 ACM Members
$215 Future Members

Sandra Symens   I-A
Mondays 1:00-4:00

Glazes should enhance your work. Make better decisions about which glaze to use and why. Learn many ways to apply your glazes including dipping, pouring, spraying. Try decorating with slips, oxides, mocha diffusion, and wax resist. We will do some decorating at the leather-hard stage. Please have some bisqued pieces ready for the first class. Fee includes 25# of stoneware with porcelain available at a small upcharge. Note: glazes will be brighter on a lighter clay body. Fee also includes a bisque and glaze firing for each piece.

S1: Oct 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11
S2: Feb 17, 24, Mar 2, 9, 17

$158 ACM Members
$183 Future Members

Linda Sheffield B-A
Mondays 9:00-12:00

This is a fun class that will teach you simple, tried and true methodology to sculpt the figure and portraiture. After the basics, you can expand to your own choices and ideas. I will help you make your sculptures sing! I can teach you how to make it look like bronze! Download the supply list to build an armature or I can build one for you. 25lbs of clay and bisque firing are included in class fee.

S1: 6 wk: Sep 9, 16, 23, (no Sep 30), Oct 7, 14, 21
S2: 6 wk: Oct 28, Nov 4, 11, 18, 25, Dec 2
S3: 6 wk: Dec 9, 16, 23, 30, Jan 6, 13
S4: 6 wk: Jan 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24
S5: 7 wk: Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Apr 6, 13

6 wk: $190 ACM Members
$215 Future Members

7 wk: $222 ACM Members
$247 Future Members