Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Smithy Clay Studio Spring 2020 Schedule is Available Now!

Announcing The Spring 2020 Class Schedule
at the Smithy Clay Studio!

Call Adam Jennett at  (607) 547-8671
to register for Clay Classes and/or Open Studio
MONDAY
Advanced Wheel Throwing w/ Adam Jennett
This class is for the student looking to take their pottery skills to the next level. This class will expand your knowledge of both pottery forms and surface decoration. We will cover some newer forms to use in the kitchen such as butter dishes, berry bowls, salt cellars, and more. We will also take time to explore some new surface treatments with both slip and glaze! This class is geared towards intermediate to advanced students.
>>>   9 - 12pm | 8 weeks | Mar 16 - May 4 | $220
TUESDAY
Hand Building w/ Ann Geiger
Wheel throwing is not the only way to create beautiful pottery! Ann will guide you through a four-week adventure, creating a variety of functional items made from slabs of clay. Ann is an experienced hand-builder. Come, learn and have fun! No experience is necessary.
>>>  9 - 12pm | 4 weeks | Mar 17 - Apr 7 | $125
 
Intermediate Wheel: Form and Function w/ Eileen Anania
This class is designed to strengthen your foundation skills and give you the techniques and confidence to work with larger amounts of clay. Eileen will walk you through making various types of plates (dinner plates, pie plates, chip and dip) and bowls (pasta bowls, serving bowls and fruit bowls) as well as planters for spring flowers! Special consideration will be given to the form and function of your pieces as well as glazing. If you're ready to take your throwing skills to the next level, this class is for you. Designed for students with some clay experience.
>>>   6 - 9pm | 8 weeks | Mar 24 - May 12 | $220
WEDNESDAY
Intermediate Wheel: Form and Function w/ Eileen Anania
This class is designed to strengthen your foundation skills and give you the techniques and confidence to work with larger amounts of clay. Eileen will walk you through making various types of plates (dinner plates, pie plates, chip and dip) and bowls (pasta bowls, serving bowls and fruit bowls) as well as planters for spring flowers! Special consideration will be given to the form and function of your pieces as well as glazing. If you're ready to take your throwing skills to the next level, this class is for you. Designed for students with some clay experience.
>>>  9 - 12pm | 8 weeks | Mar 25 - May 13 | $220
 
Centering The Potter and The Clay: Wheel Throwing
w/ Karla Andela
We will focus on basic wheel throwing techniques while incorporating yogic stretching, alignment and breathing to center and refresh at the end of the work day. Beginners welcome!   ** No Class on Mar. 25
>>> 6 - 9pm | 8 weeks | Mar 18 - May 13 | $220
FRIDAY
Independent Study w/ Adam Jennett
If you are looking for more in-depth conversation about your work, or just need space and guidance to work on personal projects this is the class for you! Demos will be both scheduled and available by request during the class covering both making and glazing. Hand building and wheel throwing both welcome!
>>>   9 - 12pm | 8 weeks | Mar 20 - May 8 | $220
SATURDAY
The Practice of Pottery w/ Justin Mastrangelo
This skill building class welcomes new students and experienced potters to learn and improve their abilities. Each class we'll use the studio's recycled clay body to practice throwing essential forms, apply throwing techniques, attach handles, and combine multiple thrown forms. These "practice pots" will be recycled and a large portion of class will be dedicated to improving your own work using the variety of techniques you've applied.
>>>  10am - 1pm | 8 weeks | Mar 21 - May 9 | $220
OPEN STUDIO
March 16 - May 09  (8 WEEKS)
 
Use of studio during scheduled hours. Use of glazes and firing. No instruction provided. Adults only please.

Without Taking A Class - $150
* includes 1 bag of clay
With An 8-Week Class - $40 * clay not included
With A 4-Week Class - $75 * clay not included
 
Open Studio Hours:
Monday 12-3pm
Wednesday 12-3pm
Thursday 6-9pm
Friday 12-3pm
Saturday 1-4pm
TO SIGN UP FOR CLASSES:
Please call Clay Studio Managers Adam Jennett at (607) 547-8671 or email gallery@smithyarts.org. Classes fill quickly, so don't delay!
 
For more information you can also visit our website at
 
The Smithy Clay Studio is located at 1 Otsego Court. in Cooperstown, NY.  Our entrance is located down the alley next to Cooley's Tavern off of Pioneer Street.

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