Clay Classes

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Adult Class Schedule: Summer 2012

Youth Wheel Camps
Summer 2012
All Camps are Monday Through Friday for Two Weeks

Class Descriptions
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Wheel and Surface

Beginning Wheel

Students will explore form and surface in a demonstration-based atmosphere while learning to wedge, center, and throw basic forms such as mugs, bowls, and vases. This class is a must for the novices as it will focus on proper techniques that will be crucial as long as you aspire to make pottery on the wheel. Ages 16 & up, age on date of class. Held at Art Center West.
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All Levels Wheel
This course has something to offer students of all skill levels by nurturing the potential to grow creatively with the use of the pottery wheel. Instruction will be geared to the experience of the class and the individual. Ages 16 & up, age on date of class. Held at Art Center West.
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Earthenware Pottery
This wheel course will focus on low-fire pottery fired in an electric kiln. Participants will continue to hone their throwing skills while working with a new colorful pallet of slips and glazes. Funtional forms will be the primarty focus, but more sculptural ideas will also be addressed. All levels welcom... 16 and up.
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Atmospheric Firing
This course will focus on a variety of finishing options for both handbuilt and wheel-thrown forms. Participants will experiment with low-fire decorative and alternative firings such as raku, naked raku, and saggar, and will also have the oportunity to explore soda firing. Instruction will focus on kiln firing, glazing, and surface design. Students will build and glaze on a weekly basis. (all firings will be available, but a focus on one type of firing is also encouraged for more advanced students) Ages 18 and up. Held at Art Center West
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Beginning Handbuilding
This course will introduce the basics of handbuilding including pinch, coil, and slab construction, as well as a variety of surface and finishing options. Both sculptural and vessel options will be explored. Ages 16 & up, age on date of class. Held at Art Center West.
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Intermediate and Advanced Handbuilding
Students will continue to refine their technical skills while exploring personal ideas and self expression. This course is formulated for the more experienced clay artists who wish to continue to improve their sensibility with clay while receiving helpful advice and constructive criticism. Ages 16 & up, age on date of class. Held at Art Center West.
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All Levels Handbuilding
Coursework will include a variety of handbuilding and surface techniques suitable for participants of all levels of experience. Instruction will be based on the needs of the class and the individual. Ages 16 & up, age on date of class. Held at Art Center West.
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Figurative Sculpture
Working from a model and from memory, the figure will be explored through drawing exercises and modeling in clay. Personal symbolism, intuition, and creativity are the goals. Handbuilding experience is required. A model fee will be charged based on the number of students and must be paid at the first class meeting. Ages 21 & up, age on date of class. Held at Art Center West.
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Figurines - A New Approach
This class will combine research of historical figurines and small life studies from the model. Careful consideration of the base or platform and the gesture to the figure/figurines will allow students to create unusual and successful contemporary sculptures. A model fee will be included separately for this class. Ages 21 and up.
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Art For Outdoor Living Spaces
With spring approaching, this class will focus on the importance of art on the patio or in the garden. Students will explore different handbuilding techniques to create ceramic forms such as planters, sculptures, and tiles for outdoor spaces. 16 and up



All classes are held at Art Center West, 1355 Woodstock Road in Leita Thompson Memorial Park.
Adult Clay classes are for ages 16 & up unless otherwise stated, age on date of class. The first fee listed is for Roswell Residents; the second fee is for Non-Residents. Adult Clay fees include a Studio Fee to cover the first 25 pounds of clay, glazes and firing. Additional clay and firing available for $25 per bag of clay, purchased through Art Center West. Adult Clay classes include weekly Open Studio Time, hours to be posted by the second week of classes. For more information on classes and registration, please call Art Center West at (770) 641-3990 or email aargentina@roswellgov.com

Instructors

AJ Argentina	Debra Fritts	Conner McKissack	Marise Fransolino
Adrienne Lynch	Mere Gehres