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Ceramics & Sculpture
Note: To transfer or cancel a class, at least 24 hours notice is required.
TD122 Beginning Wheelthrowing
Instructor: Vincent Sansone
Spring
Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Studio 4
or… Instructor: Barbara Bailey
Thursday, 7:00–9:30 p.m.
Learn to center, open, and compress clay and throw small cylinders on the
potter’s wheel. Trimming, finishing, adding handles, feet, and spouts makes
pieces ready to glaze and fire.
Members $190 • Non-Members $210
TD172 Handbuilding Like the Ancients
Instructor: Doug Bringle
Spring
Monday, 7:00–9:30 p.m. Studio 4
or… Friday, 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Studio 4
Over 10,000 years ago humans started using clay to create. Jugs, bowls, baskets,
platters, teapots, jewelry, tablets, statues, tiles, buildings―these have all
been born from clay, a legacy of civilization. Use traditional coil, pinch and
slab techniques to continue that legacy, creating vessels which harken back to
ancient times. Suitable for all levels.
Members $190 • Non-Members $210
TD174 Handbuilding w/Found Objects
Instructor: Belinda Glennon
Spring
Thursday, 1:30–4:00 p.m. Studio 4
This class will use the basic handbuilding techniques of coil, pinch and slab to
create ceramic vessels that evoke visual memories through the use of found
objects. We will give new life to objects as they inspire form, texture and
glazing choices in items for everyday use.
Members $190 • Non-Members $210
TD221 Intermediate Ceramics
Instructor: Vincent Sansone Spring
Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Studio 4
Designed to build on skills acquired in earlier classes. Demonstrations and
instruction in more advanced handbuilt and wheel-thrown forms are provided,
including expanded glazing techniques. Prereq: Handbuilding, Beginning
Wheelthrowing or Continuing Wheelthrowing.
Members $200 • Non-Members $220
TD228 Continuing Wheelthrowing
Instructor: Vincent Sansone
Spring
Monday, 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Studio 4
or… Instructor: Vadim Malkin
Tuesday, 7:00–9:30 p.m.
Develop your wheel-throwing skills in this class for all levels. Make lids,
bowls, larger forms, and learn basic decorating techniques. Prereq: Beg.
Wheelthrowing or similar experience.
Members $200 • Non-Members $220
TD224 Throwing Body Parts
Instructor: Vincent Sansone
Spring
Friday, 2:00–4:30 p.m. Studio 4
Use the potter’s wheel to make the forms for two animals and assemble them using
handbuilding techniques. Firing and finishing techniques included. See
www.crealde.org for pictures of animals made by handbuilding in progress.
Members $200 • Non-Members $220
TD321 Advanced Ceramics
Instructor: Vincent Sansone
Spring
Wednesday, 7:00–9:30 p.m. Studio 4
An excellent choice for those seeking a continuation of skills learned and to
develop a personal style and consistency. Working in series and sets is
emphasized as are refining finishing and glazing skills. Demonstrations meet the
specific needs of each student. Prereq: Int. Ceramics and Cont. Wheelthrowing or
similar experience.
Members $205 • Non-Members $225
TD124 Introduction to Sculpture
Instructor: David Cumbie Spring
Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–noon Studio 6
or… Thursday, 7:30–9:30 p.m.
Each session will offer a different group of projects which will allow continuing beginners a broad base of experiences before entering the advanced classes. Clay sculpture, mold making and casting will be introduced throughout the series. Above: Squirrel by Willy Lopez.
Members $190 • Non-Members $210
TD129 Bronze Casting
Instructor: David Cumbie Spring
Studio 6 & Foundry; Friday, 12 noon–2:00 p.m.
An introduction to creating small bronze sculptures. You will create small waxes and learn the basics in the art of lost wax casting techniques. Each student will be given five pounds of bronze and will be responsible for finishing their own art work. Students pay $30 for each extra pound cast.
Members $250 • Non-Members $270
TD134 Introduction to Welding
Instructor: David Cumbie Spring
Studio 6 & Foundry
Sat. & Sun., 12:00–4:00 p.m.
Two classes offered per session, 8 hrs. long
Spring: April 24 & 25,
OR... May 1 & 2.
Design and create small sculptures in steel, then cut out the designs using a torch and plasma cutter. Basic arc welding techniques will be used for assemblage. Materials will be supplied.
Members $145 • Non-Members $165
TD225 Continuing Sculpture Studies
Instructor: David Cumbie Spring
Tuesday 10:00 a.m.–noon Studio 6
or… Tuesday 7:30–9:30 p.m.
David will assist intermediate and advanced-level students with ideas related to personal direction, problem solving, and discovering new materials and techniques. This is a chance to work with varied sculptural mediums and processes.
Members $205 • Non-Members $225
TD227 Sculpting from Life
Instructor: David Cumbie Spring
Monday 7:30–9:30 p.m. Studio 6
Working with water-based clay, students create small sculptures to be fired at the end of the session. Emphasis on proportion, the use of tools, techniques and personal expression. Materials are available in class.
Members $225 • Non-Members $245
JEWELRY & REPOUSSE (6 weeks)
TD132 Introduction to Repoussé
Instructor: Stefan Alexandres
Spring
Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon Studio 6
Explore the ancient art of sculpting copper directly. Become familiar with tools
and techniques while creating sculptures using the repoussé technique, with
demonstrations and hands-on assistance.
Members $150 • Non-Members $170
TD173 Introduction to Jewelry Design
Instructor: Stefan Alexandres
Spring
Saturday, 12:30–2:30 p.m. Studio 7
Learn fabrication methods to design and create wearable jewelry in copper,
brass, and silver. Processes include filigree, stone setting, soldering, filing,
embossing, coloring, and polishing.
Members $140 • Non-Members $160
TEXTILE & PAPER (6 weeks)
TD177 Traditions in Textile
Instructor: Hye Shin
Spring
Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon HC
Study old textile techniques developed in Asia; traditional stitch (used on
Chinese costume making) will be taught to create modern design. Hand spinning
will give participants a chance to make unique thread samples. Learn how Korean
wrapping cloth is made. Triple stitch and traditional starching will be
explained. Basic sewing skills needed.
Members $135 • Non-Members $155
TD178 Paper Making
Instructor: Hye Shin
Spring
Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon Studio 1B
Learn the basics of papermaking: make pulp from recycled paper with onionskins,
rose petals, clover, sewing scraps, etc. Mold and deckle will be used to make
unique paper. Collage and basic bookbinding will be taught. Make your own book
or cards and envelopes. No experience is required; just imagination and a
creative mind.
Members $135 • Non-Members $155
Ceramics and Sculpture WEEKEND Workshops 2010 Return to Top
Adult Workshops
February 27 & 28: Portrait Sculpture in Clay
with David Cumbie, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Studio 6
Members $200 • Non-Members $220
Work with a live model and explore the fundamentals of creating
a clay head beginning with basic proportions. All work will be
fired at the end of the workshop. WKT10
March 5, 6, & 7: Majolica Pottery
with Jane Skinner, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Studio 4
Members $255 • Non-Members $275
A pottery technique of hand-painting colored stains onto a white
glaze so the colors fuse into the surface when fired, Majolica
produces a colorful work of art. Learn glazes and stains,
recipes, brushwork and wax resist techniques. Bring your own
terra cotta bisque, or purchase tiles. WKT11
March 13: Paper Arts
with Hye Shin, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Studio 1B
Members $105 • Non-Members $125
Fold, roll and cut papers to forms that can be built into items
such as bags, boxes, and bowls. Discover your own fabric design
to make decorative and wearable objects. WKT12
March 21 & 28: Making Molds for Sculpture
with David Cumbie, 12 noon–5 p.m. Studio 6
Members $200 • Non-Members $220
Bring small objects for mold-making and create latex molds for
casting. Explore traditional and new casting methods; many
materials for reproducing artwork will be introduced. WKT13
April 11: Introduction to Mold Making
with David Cumbie, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Studio 6
Learn various methods of making molds with alginate, plaster and
Fleximold wax. Prepare molds for casting hands, faces and feet.
Copies from molds will be cast in stone. Materials included.
WKT14
Members $135 • Non-Members $155
May 22 & 23: Large Clay Sculptures
with Kim Miller, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Studio 4
Members $165 • Non-Members $185
Students create their own handbuilt, low-fired large clay
sculptures with guidance from Miller. Instruction includes
engineering and surface finishing techniques. Develop and
practice freedom in your sculpture construction. WKT6
Kim Miller is well known for her sculptural clay chairs.
June 12 & 13: Throwing Body Parts
with Vince Sansone, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Studio 4
Members $150 • Non-Members $170
Use the potter’s wheel to make the forms for an animal and
assemble it using handbuilding techniques. Firing and finishing
techniques are included. WKT15
February 28 & March 7
Tabletop Fountains: Water Gardens
Instructor: Doug Bringle Studio 4
WKYA12 Winter
Create a bubbling oasis of tranquility in clay for your home or porch, themed from your imagination. Directions are clear so younger children and beginners can create family heirlooms during this workshop.
$100 Members • $120 Non-Members
May 2 & 9:
Whistles and Ocarinas, Clay Wind Instruments
Instructor: Doug Bringle Studio 4
WKYA13 Spring
Turn fantasy-shaped clay vessels into whistles and gently voiced, many-toned ocarinas. Directions are clear so younger children and beginners can create family heirlooms during this workshop.
$100 Members • $120 Non-Membersmlins