Pottery
FRIDAY FIRE, FUN with CLAY
FRIDAY EVENINGS
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
February 7 - Lisa Filer
February 21 - Raye Tobin
March 14 - Lisa Filer
March 28 - Raye Tobin
April 11 - Lisa Filer
Who is this class for? Anyone who wants to work with clay and have a unique and fun night out.
What is it? Come spend a few hours creating your own piece of pottery. Students will be taught a project step by step and create their own original project. This class is relaxed and timed to complete a project. Completed pieces will be fired and glazed and ready for pickup in approximately 3 weeks. The instructor will contact students when they are done.
Note: Each class is unique and different projects are offered each session.
Cost: $40 GVA Member / $46 Non-Member
No experience required. All materials included.
POTTERY HANDBUILDING
THURSDAYS
Mornings 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Evenings 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Session 1: January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13 - CLOSED
Session 2: February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27
Session 3: April 10, 17, 24 May 1, 8, 15
INSTRUCTOR: Mornings: Raye Tobin Evenings: Lisa Filer
Who is this class for? Anyone interested in making pottery and working with clay. Students will be offered projects they can complete each week. Students will be introduced to a variety of handbuilding techniques. Students will also glaze and paint their pieces for multiple finished works. Students are also welcome to come in with their own ideas as approved by the instructor. A teacher is in class to help and teach each week.
Note about working on the wheel: Although this is not a wheel class, wheels are available to work on if a student has experience setting and cleaning up, making, cleaning and finishing their own pieces. No wheel instruction will be offered.
Ages: 13+
COST: $195 GVA Member / $225 Non-Member
Fee covers 6 classes. Clay is sold separately for $35 plus tax, which includes both glazing and firing.
Don't forget to add clay. The price of clay includes glazing and firing.
KIDS’ CLAY - HANDBUILDING
Ages: 6 - 10 or 11 - 14
SATURDAYS
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
6 to 10 year olds
12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
11 to 14 year olds
Session 2: February 8, 15, 22
Session 3: March 8, 15, 22
INSTRUCTOR: Raye Tobin
Students will learn the process of handbuilding while creating and decorating clay projects.
Students should wear comfortable clothes that can get messy.
Classes start on time, so make sure you don't miss any fun and arrive promptly.
No experience necessary. All materials (clay & tools) included.
COST: per 3 week session = $90 GVA Member / $105 Non-Member
CLASSES FOR ADULTS
Click here for additional class offerings that are primarily for adults.
Youth artists ages 13 and up may participate in adult classes.
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