The cosmic energy moving through a wood-kiln is recorded on the clay pieces loaded between firebox and chimney.
This class will consider different forms and how they will respond to that environment in the kiln. We will be seeking a balance between controlling the outcome of the work and allowing the kiln to add it’s own mark.
Unconventional Throwing – For Intermediate and Advanced Students
Wednesdays
Sept 14th – Nov. 2nd, 2016
2:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Jordan Becker
Cost: $375
What happens on the potters wheel when you throw the foot and trim the rim? When you open the clay to the wheel head? Throw with uncentered clay?
When potters step out of their comfort zone, inspiration and new ideas bloom. This class will break the rules that taught you how to make a perfect cylinder and discover the raw and organic quality of clay.
This class is for Intermediate and Advanced Students.
Tuesday Morning: Handbuilding with Mary
When: Tuesdays
September 13th – November 1st
Time:10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Mary LaFleur
Cost:$300 (Includes all clay, glazes & firing)
Description: Weeks 1-2-3 we will concentrate on Pit Fire work with a pit fire at the LaFleur’s on September 27th). We will explore burnishing, terra sig, and firing in aluminum foil saggars; all in a pit in my backyard. You will get hooked!
Weeks 4-8 we will use brown earthenware clay and terra sig. This will be our first dive into earthenware clay. We will use colored terra sig and low-fire glazes.
Wednesday Morning:Learning to Pit Fire with Mary
When: Wednesdays September 14th –
November 2ndTime: 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Mary LaFleur
Cost: $300 (Includes all clay, glazes & firing)
Description: Learn to make smooth pots, burnish and terra sig them and then fire them in a large pit with an aluminum foil saggar. When cool we will wax and polish our pots.
The second half of this class will be learning to use an extruder. The extruder is an amazing tool. Sets actually look alike!
Beginner –Intermediate Handbuilding Class
red and black pit fired vessel. Hand built
green bubble bowl. Hand built with colored stoneware and glazed in green celedon
city on a hill. Hand built using slabs and extrusions
tree platter hand built with colored slips
When: Thursdays Sept. 15th – Nov. 3rd
Time: 6pm – 8:30pm
Instructor: Bonnie Richter
Cost: $300 (includes clay, glaze and firing)
Description:
In this class you’ll learn different handbuilding techniques including coil, pinch and slab building to explore the many possibilities that clay offers. Using cone 6 stoneware, you’ll make mugs, bowls and trays, as well as other, more complex forms. You’ll learn several techniques for making handles and how to decorate with colored slips. You’ll use texture and glazes to enhance the surface design of each piece.
Beginner – Intermediate Throwing Class:
covered dish. Wheel thrown stoneware, fired to cone 5
When: Tuesday Sept. 13th – Nov. 1st
Time: 6-8:30pm
Instructor: Bonnie Richter
Cost: $300 (price includes clay, glaze and firing)
DESCRIPTION:
This class is for anyone that wants to learn to throw on the potter’s wheel as well as anyone looking to improve their throwing skills. You’ll begin with throwing the basic bowl and cup shape. Our focus will be on centering, pulling up and creating even walls. Everyone will work at their own pace to progress to more advanced forms and handles. You’ll learn how to trim your work and, finally, glaze your pieces for their final firing in our electric kilns.
the pottery division of Northeast Ceramic Supply in Troy, NY
When: Tuesdays
