Christa Assad Tower Teapot white stoneware
11" x 10" x 6.5", 2008
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open studio visiting artist lecture & demonstrations |
Marc Lancet
Daphne's Second Thoughts, Luminous Series
Wood-fired Ceramic, 30" x10" x 8", 2009
Winter 2010 Classes: Jan 12 - Mar 14, 2010
DROP-IN POLICY: Per day drop-ins are allowed in some adult classes with the consent of the instructor or where noted in the description. Students may drop-in ONLY 3 times before they are required to purchase a half or full class (no other fractional classes allowed), unless otherwise noted.
= classes appropriate for beginners
= teens under 16 may enroll with instructor's permission
Please Note: Ceramics course fees include a $10 lab fee, but do not include
tools (which vary by class) or clay, which is sold for $10 per 25-lb. bag.
beginning & intermediate wheel-throwing
Kay Coffee
You can do it! Learn to use the potter's wheel to make mugs, bowls, plates and more. Fundamentals of glazing and design problems unique to ceramics will be covered. Experienced potters will sharpen their skills and explore larger, more difficult forms. Please wear tennis shoes and bring a small towel.
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mixed media sculpture
Phoebe Ackley
Learn how to combine elements as diverse as ceramics, wood, metal, cardboard or anything else that interests you. Explore the use of adhesives and connections including wire and rivets. Discover tools and materials to achieve structural integrity for your creative vision. You can make sculpture. Yes you can! Material review at first class. Bring materials you want to work with.
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wednesday morning wheel & sculpture
Explore wheel throwing, hand-building and sculptural techniques. Students can create their own projects or be inspired by a variety of techniques demonstrated each week. Traditional and alternate firing processes including Saggar and Raku are available.
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wheel-throwing & hand-building
Geared toward the intermediate/advanced potter, this class will cover techniques for creating vases, cups, bowls and platters. Focus will be on altering wheel-thrown forms, high-temperature glazing and throwing tall cylinders of up to 25 lbs. Maximum 15 students.
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thursday night ceramics
Jennifer Brazelton
Students will have the opportunity to focus on individual projects incorporating various techniques. Demonstrations will cover different approaches to the medium and explore the creation of form, surface and imagery. Raku firing. All levels welcome.
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Monday night wheel throwing
Instructor: Saadi Shapiro
Learn all aspects of wheel throwing from start to finish and make those projects you want to make. Clay work will also include slab construction and altered forms. Additional topics as time permits. Technique demonstrations, surface decoration and glazing included. Individual projects and all levels welcome.
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beyond the classroom ceramics
Take advantage of the Center's well-equipped ceramics facility to work on your own projects. Students may use the studio during the hours listed for a maximum of 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: Must have taken one ceramics class at RAC in the last year. Not intended for production work. Day drop-ins not allowed.
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Students enrolled in classes W1C – W7C are entitled to 3 additional hours of studio time per class, each week during scheduled Supervised Open Studio hours. Students may use the studio only at the times stated when safety supervision is provided and must sign in upon arrival at the studio. Please check studio door for times..............................................
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ikebana & beyond: floral creations with your pots
Explore creative floral design and discover unique arrangements using your pottery or favorite hand made vessels. Learn the beginning concepts of ikebana and innovative western floral treatments to complete several creations or a sweet, fragrant valentine. Supply list available. $4 materials fee due to instructor.
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tools of the trade
Learn to make useful ceramic tools using common materials and found objects. Tools for trimming, shaping, forming and stamping will be created in this 3-1/2 hour workshop. Personalize your work with one-of-a-kind handmade tools. $10 material fee due to instructor.
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tile explorations
Investigate both traditional and non-traditional methods of tile making. Slab construction and press molds will be covered, along with adapting pre-made tiles using both glazes to be fired and the cold process. Texture, color, design and narrative will be considered. Methods for surface applications will be explored including monoprinting with slips and stamping. Bring ideas and your sketchbook for inspiration. Materials list available. $10 materials fee is due to instructor.
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visiting ceramic artist lecture & demonstrations
Join us for a slide talk & work demonstration by known artists in the ceramics world. This is a unique opportunity to talk with the artist about their art in an intimate setting and be inspired by watching them work.
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Feb 19 Nancy Selvin 35 years of heavy lifting
Recorded in the clay surface is an investigation of process, the mark of the hand and the expressionistic quality of the color. These pieces hint at the familiar, re-examining the space we inhabit. Spare and poetic, these casual seeming but carefully composed still-life constructions reflect on the nature of function of the materialness of the clay. Selvin is an independent studio artist in Berkeley who has conducted workshops nationally and internationally. She teaches at California College of the Arts.
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Mar 5 Bill Abright stretch
Stretching pre-textured slabs of clay into human figures, fish, insects and large-scale masks is at the core of Bill Abrights art. He is guided by the belief that the twist of an individuals imagination is one trait that accounts for our different perceptions of reality. Abright is known for his post fired constructed sculptures and his use of a variety of adhesives and cold finishes to connect forms and mimic glazes to conclude his artworks. He exhibits throughout the U.S. and teaches at the College of Marin.
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