Adult & Teen Clay Classes
Ceramics Level 1
Classes are 6 weeks | 2.5 hours per week | $250 + $25 Studio Fee | Limited to 6 students
This class is for adult students (ages 16+) with little to no experience in ceramics. In this series, you’ll learn the basic methods of working with clay including important terminology, tools, hand-building techniques, surface decoration techniques, and have an introduction to throwing on the wheel.
Students will have the opportunity for open studio time during Foundry open hours if needed. Students will typically complete around 3-5 pieces to fire and glaze, all finished pieces will be available for pick-up 2-3 weeks after the classes.
Sessions
Wednesdays | 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Spring | March 6 – April 10
Late Spring | April 24 – May 29
Thursdays | 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
Spring| March 7 – April 11
Late Spring | April 25 – May 30
Open Studio Passes - Clay
This class is only open to students who have taken Ceramic Level 1 (or have approval from the Education and Program Coordinator) and want to continue to build on their ceramic skills. Students will have the opportunity to pursue ceramics in an open studio environment with minimal instruction. Passes include clay, glazes, and access to the pottery wheels and other tools. Our studio is essentially a mid-fire studio (cones 5 and 6). Students can provide their own additional clay as long as it is cone 5 or 6 mid fire clay. Glazed pottery is usually ready for pick-up in 1-2 weeks but sometimes it is longer depending on the class schedules at the Foundry.
Five Visit Open Studio Pass | 5 Visits during Open Studio Hours | $75
Five Visit Open Studio Pass includes five open studio visits any day that the studio is available for any amount of time during the Foundry’s open hours. 12.5 pounds of white B-Mix clay is included in the pass fee as well as access to all studio equipment, tools, and glazes. It is recommended that all wet work is finished at the end of the fourth visit so that the last visit can be used to glaze. Glazed pottery is usually ready for pick-up in 1-2 weeks but sometimes it is longer depending on the class schedules at the Foundry.
Ten Visit Open Studio Pass | 10 Visits during Open Studio Hours | $125
Ten Visit Open Studio Pass includes ten open studio visits any day that the studio is available for any amount of time during the Foundry’s open hours. 25 pounds of white B-Mix clay is included in the pass fee as well as access to all studio equipment, tools, and glazes. It is recommended that all wet work is finished at the end of the ninth visit so that the last visit can be used to glaze. Glazed pottery is usually ready for pick-up in 1-2 weeks but sometimes it is longer depending on the class schedules at the Foundry.
Ceramics Level 1 - Tween and Teen
2 weeks | 2 hours per week | $85 | Saturdays, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Ages 11-17 | Limited to 4 students
Ready to throw down! Students will experience hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques in this exciting clay class. Primary skills will include pinch, coil, and slab construction, as well as wedging, centering, and pulling a cylinder on the wheel. Students who have experience will work with the instructor to come up with an appropriate lesson to improve their skills. Students will choose their favorite 3-5 pieces to fire and glaze. Pieces will be available for pick up 2 to 3 weeks later.
Sessions
Saturdays, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Spring | March 23 and 30
Late Spring | May 18 and 25
REFUNDS & CANCELLATIONS
Limited seats available and advanced registration required so sign up today to secure your creative seat. The Foundry Art Centre does not make up or refund classes if a student misses a class. Please contact program coordinator Christine Tavares with any concerns.
For more information contact Christine Tavares, Program Coordinator, at ctavares@foundryartcentre.org
