Announcing Spring Classes & Open Studio at The Smithy Clay Studio

8 Weeks from April 10 - June 2

Spring Clay Classes & Open Studio Sessions April 10 - June 2, 2023 Introduction to Handbuilding with Ann Geiger 4 weeks | April 3 - April 24 $150 w/ bag of clay Mondays 10:00am - 1:00pm *No Experience Required* Description: All levels welcome-  Ann will teach handbuilding techniques beginning with the basic building block of clay slabs. Inexperienced students will focus on the building techniques. More experienced students may take the techniques and work on more complex designs. Come and try! *4-Person Minimum *8-Person Capacity Introduction to Wheel Throwing with Kris Gildenblatt 8 weeks | April 11 - May 30 $280 w/ bag of clay Tuesdays 6:00 - 9:00pm *No Experience Required* Description: All levels welcome-  This 8-week introductory class is for beginners with little or no throwing experience. We will systematically work through the basics of using the potter's wheel to make cylinders and cups. In addition we will learn about making handles and finishing our mugs with texture and glaze. Come give it a whirl! *INSTRUCTOR REQUIRES FACE MASKS BE WORN BY ALL PARTICIPANTS. SPECIFIC TO THIS CLASS. *4-Person Minimum *8-Person Capacity Handbuilding with Megan Irving 8 weeks | April 12 - May 31 $280 w/ bag of clay Wednesdays 10:00am - 1:00pm *No Experience Required* Description: All levels welcome- In this playful and independent class, we will learn about handbuilding with clay slabs—making and attaching pieces together to build vessels, structures, and tiles. Other handbuilding techniques like coils and surface work will be covered as needed. We will talk about templates and repeating processes so students may choose to make sets or variations on a theme. Taking a few risks by trying something adventurous while you have the support of a class structure will be encouraged, so bring your fresh ideas, and we will work together to create them. *4-Person Minimum *8-Person Capacity Centering the Potter and the Clay with Karla Andela 8 weeks | April 12 - May 31 $280 w/ bag of clay Wednesdays 6:00 - 9:00pm *No Experience Required* Description: All levels welcome-  Learn the basics of wheel throwing in this fun and relaxing evening class. I’ll lead some stretching and breathing to shift from our busy day into this space of creativity! With careful attention to body alignment to increase safety, we will practice making multiple forms on the wheel. Throwing, trimming, glazing, and some handbuilding techniques are all included in this 8-week class. *4-Person Minimum *8-Person Capacity 8-Week Open Studio April 10 - June 2 *Our Open Studio Sessions are open to anyone and everyone, but knowledge and skill of hand building and wheel throwing is required as Open Studio is a place for experienced clay artists to work on personal projects. There will be no instruction provided during Open Studio. *If no open studio participants have arrived within 1.5 hours of a session, the studio will close. *Classes and Open Studio are ages 18 and up, unless otherwise indicated. Open Studio Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:30 - 4:30pm Thursday 6 - 9pm 8-Week Open Studio Only: $180.00 One Bag of Clay Included 8-Week Open Studio w/Class: $90.00 Open Studio Drop-In Fee: $30 per Session Clay Sold Separately How To Register:   To register for the class ,or open studio, please email The Smithy Clay Studio at gallery@smithyarts.org Payment can be made on the first day of class by check, cash, or credit card. *We ask that everyone work together to keep our studio healthy and safe. With that said, we strongly advise anyone who is experiencing any COVID or flu-like symptoms to not attend class or open studio until it is safe to do so. Please err on the side of caution, and feel free to email the studio with any questions you may have about attending class or open studio. We appreciate your cooperation! *Mask requirements are determined by instructor for all classes at the Smithy Clay Studio. Be sure to check out the Smithy Clay Studio website for information about our ongoing Studio and Kiln Rentals! Visit our website

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