Screen Printing on Pottery Workshop     B-A
Terry DiNella

Mondays: 9:00 – 12:00 / Fridays: 1:00 – 4:00

Every wonder who some artist get such precise drawing on their pottery? Screen-printing with underglaze is one way. Come join us for a 3 hour workshop on screen-printing. You will need 2 (bisque) flat surface pieces. Approximately 5″ or larger. Class fee includes screen medium, underglazes and screen artwork.

Monday:
S1: May 5
S2: May 12

Friday:
S1: April 25

Member: $43
Future Member: $68

Scratching the Surface     B-A
Terry DiNella

Fridays: 9:00 – 12:00

Beginning and experience potters are welcome! Using different techniques, we will explore surfaces and textures on our clay. Adding and subtracting from your clay can be scary but with help you can learn new and exciting ways to create a unique look to standard pieces Class fee includes 25lbs of clay, firing, and in-studio glazes. Please bring tools or purchase a beginner kit at the front desk. Recommendations, do not wear any jewelry, cut nails short, bring a towel and/or apron.

S1: May 2, 9, (no May 16), 23, 30, June 6
S2: June 13, 20, 27, (no July 4), 11, 18

Member: $188
Future Member: $213

Wheel & More!     I-A
Terry DiNella

Fridays: 1:00 – 4:00

Enjoy working on the wheel but want to hone your skills? Or maybe you want to make something other than a bowl. This is the class for you. Each class will discuss and demo a new item on the wheel. Your creations might be functional, whimsy or maybe your greatest work of art. Experience potter must be able to throw 1 lb of clay with ease. Class fee includes 25lbs of clay, firing, and in-studio glazes. Please bring tools or purchase a beginner kit at the front desk. Recommendations, do not wear any jewelry, cut nails short, bring a towel and/or apron.

S1: May 2, 9, (May 16), 23, 30, June 6, 13
S2: June 20, 27, (no July 4), 11, 18, 25, August 1

Member: $229
Future Member: $254

Handbuilding with Clay     B-A
Jennifer Sapjanskas

Wednesdays: 4:30 – 7:30

You are an artist, you may just not know it yet. This class is a great opportunity to get your hands dirty, let go, and create. You will learn the basics of hand building ceramic objects both functional and sculptural. Methods explored include pinch pots, coils, and slab work. Students will be introduced to numerous glazing techniques that allow them to explore mid-fire (cone 6 electric) and hi-fire (cone 10 reduction) glazes.
Bring your own pottery tools or purchase a beginners kit at the front desk.
Class fee includes 25 lbs. of clay, firing, and in studio glazing. All levels welcome!

S1: May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4
S2: June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9
S3: July 16, 23, 20, August 6, 13

Member: $188
Future Member: $213

Clay Sculpture     B-A
Guiermo Nunez

Tuesdays: 9:00 – 12:00

Learn to sculpt anything in clay! Class size is limited to 8 & fee includes 25lbs of clay & firing.
Come join the fun!

S1: May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10
S2: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22

Member: $229
Future Member: $254

Clay Handbuilding     B-A
Ted Camp

Thursdays: 1:00 – 4:00

Slab construction is the easiest and fastest form of hand building for beginners to earn while presenting the more advanced student with a variety of challenges involving aesthetics & scale. Class fee includes 25# of clay, firing and in-studio glazing.

S1: April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22

Member: $188
Future member: $213

Clay Basics     B-A
Terri DiNella

Mondays: 9:00 – 12:00

Learn the basics of clay, glaze and hand building. During this 6-week course you will be introduced to basic hand building techniques, including pinch pots, coils, and slab work to name a few. Glaze techniques will also be discussed including layering, resist and sgraffito. Class fee includes 25lbs of clay, firing, and in-studio glazes. Please bring tools or purchase a beginner kit at the front desk. Recommendations, do not wear any jewelry, cut nails short, bring a towel and/or apron.

S1: 6wk – June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7
S2: 5 wk – July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11

5 wk: Member: $188
Future Member: $213

6 wk: Member: $229
Future Member: $254

Ceramic Workshop     A

Tuesdays: 1:00 – 4:00

This is an independent study, hands on, open to anyone who has experience with clay and has taken a class at ArtCenter Manatee or Herrig Center for the Arts. This class has no instructor, but there is learning amongst students.  Class fee includes 25lb of clay, bisque and glaze firing.
*Note: You must have taken at least one session of classes with an instructor before you can register for this class.

S1: 6wk – April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27
S2: 5 wk – June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1
S3: 5 wk – July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5

5wk: Member: $188
Future Member: $213

6wk Member: $229
Future Member: $254

Beginning Wheel     B-I
Terry DiNella

Mondays: 1:00 – 4:00

Have you ever wanted to throw on the wheel but were too nervous to try? This is the class for you. This 6 week, no pressure class will help you get on the wheel and create functional pieces. Class fee includes 25lbs of clay, firing, and in-studio glazes. Please bring tools or purchase a beginner kit at the front desk. Recommendations, do not wear any jewelry, cut nails short, bring a towel and/or apron.

S1: 6wk – June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7
S2: 5wk – July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11

5 wk: Member: $188
Future Member: $213

6wk: Member: $229
Future Member: $254

Beginning Wheel     B-I
Terry DiNella

Tuesdays: 5:30 – 8:30

Have you ever wanted to throw on the wheel but were too nervous to try? This is the class for you. This 6 week, no pressure class will help you get on the wheel and create functional pieces. Class fee includes 25lbs of clay, firing, and in-studio glazes. Please bring tools or purchase a beginner kit at the front desk. Recommendations, do not wear any jewelry, cut nails short, bring a towel and/or apron.

S1: 6wk – June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8
S2: 5wk – July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12

5 wk: Member: $188
Future Member: $213

6 wk: Member: $229
Future Member: $254

Beginners & Beyond, Handbuilding     B-A
Jennifer Sapjanskas

Thursdays: 5:30 – 8:30

Explore and push your creativity with clay! This class will cover the basic and more intermediate skills of handbuilding. Possibilities range from functional pots to sculptures.
Students will be introduced to numerous glazing techniques that allow them to explore mid-fire (cone 6 electric) and hi-fire (cone 10 reduction) glazes.
Bring your own pottery tools or purchase a kit at the front desk.
Class fee includes 25lbs of clay, firing, and in studio glazing.
All levels welcome!

S1: May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
S2: June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3
S3: July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7

Member: $188
Future Member: $213

Beginner & Intermediate Wheel Throwing     B-I
Nancy Opresnick

Wednesdays: 1:00 – 4:00

This class is designed for beginners and intermediates. Learn throwing, trimming, glazing and firing techniques with plenty of one-on-one instruction. You will be shown how to create basic forms as well as more complicated forms such as lidded jars, mugs and teapots. Additional instruction will include how to apply texture to clay to create decorative surfaces. Bring pottery tools or purchase a set of tools from the gift shop. Class fee includes 25lbs of stoneware clay, glazes, in-studio bisque and glaze firing.

S1: May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4

Member: $188
Future Member: $213

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, 18

S4: 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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