Ceramics

All classes held in the Ceramics Studio.

Tuition does not include clay. Students must purchase all clay from the Art School. Students enrolled in a ceramics class may use the studio during posted Open Studio hours. Students must provide their own tools.

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    Story Tellers Workshop

    Sat–Sun 10am–4pm

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    Living Pots

    Mon 6–9pm

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    Clay that Sings in Harmony

    Sun–Mon 9am–4pm

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  • Class Name
    Instructor
    Class Date
    Class Time

  • Raku • 122A18

    Students work with hand-built and wheel-thrown stoneware as they learn about raku firing, glazing, resist application, and more. Tools and safety are also covered, as well as other low-fire methods including “popcorn” and horsehair firing. Beginning through advanced students welcome. ...

    Joel Park  
    May. 22-Aug. 21
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    Tues 6–9pm Past_exhib_class-is-full

  • Ceramics • 122A19

    Hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques will be demonstrated with an emphasis on exploring the versatility of the wheel. Instruction will be presented on selecting clay bodies, glaze application, kiln use, craftsmanship and creating a personal aesthetic. Clay and tools may be purchased on th...

    Jon Vongvichai  
    May. 23-Aug. 22
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    Wed 6–9pm Past_exhib_art_show_ceramics_generic

  • Creative Clay • 122A20

    Learn beginning and intermediate clay handling techniques. Slab, coiled and wheel-thrown forms are explored. Individual projects encouraged. Course includes discussions on high-fire glazes, glaze application and kiln operation. Clay and tools may be purchased on the first day of class. CLASS ID...

    Cynthia Tesoro  
    May. 24-Aug. 23
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    Thurs 6–9pm Past_exhib_kiln_pic

  • Clay that Sings in Harmony: Double Ocarinas Workshop • 122W28

    Create a double ocarina that plays two tones at once, with a full octave available on each chamber. Huacas, or double ocarinas, can play notes in harmony or in unison, and have a haunting sound. Tuning, fingering, and how to play the instruments will also be covered. Previous clay experience is h...

    Teri Sugg  
    Aug. 25-Aug. 27
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    Sun–Mon 9am–4pm Past_exhib_claysings

  • Clay That Sings: Ocarinas and Whistles Workshop • 122W27

    An introduction to sculptural ceramic whistles and finely tuned ocarinas. Instruction includes construction, burnishing and carving techniques, tuning and how to play these user-friendly instruments. No previous clay experience is necessary. Terri Sugg is a visiting artist from the Big Island wit...

    Teri Sugg  
    Aug. 25-Aug. 25
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    Sat 9am–4pm Past_exhib_ocarina

  • Animal Sculptures Workshop • 122W26

    Emphasizing hand building techniques, pinching, coiling, slab forms, etc., students build animal sculptures. Basic hand building knowledge is helpful. Students return on Sunday, Sept. 2, 10am–noon, for glazing. Aug 4–5, 11–12 & Sept 2 / 5 sessions See the supply list. CLA...

    Rochelle Lum  
    Aug. 4-Sep. 2
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    Sat–Sun 10am–4pm Past_exhib_rochelle_l

  • Story Tellers Workshop • 122W25

    3 sessions / $125 (includes clay) Inspired by Native American Story Teller figurines, create your own personalized seated figure with coiling techniques. Students return on Sunday, July 8, 10am–noon, for glazing See the class supply list. CLASS ID#: 122W25

    Rochelle Lum  
    Jun. 16-Jun. 17
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    Sat–Sun 10am–4pm Past_exhib_rochelle_l

  • Living Pots • 122A17

    Learn to use a handheld torch to make rapid additions of wheel-thrown parts. Instruction includes demonstrations, slide lectures, glaze layering techniques, individualized coaching and group critique.  Please bring: wheel-throwing tools, hand towel, hand held propane torch with propane. CL...

    Daven Hee  
    May. 21-Aug. 20
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    Mon 6–9pm Past_exhib_cer-1