ADULT POTTERY & CERAMIC CLASSES

SPRING 2024 ADULT CLASS SESSION

April 1st - May 16th | Glaze Week: May 19-25, 2024

SPRING 2024 INDEPENDENT STUDY

The Independent Study program is intended for intermediate/advanced ceramic artists with considerable clay experience who do not need instruction. Each individual will receive a half-shelf and a first come, first serve sign-up calendar for studio time shared with the adult session students. Independent Study is for self-paced artists who wish to practice and produce work with little to no guidance in the studio. Independent Study has a specific start and end date for a fixed rate regardless of when you can start or if you need to end early. Should you wish to take up a full shelf rather than a half shelf, you may purchase a quantity of two half shelves at checkout.

Dates: April 1st - May 16th | Glaze Week: May 19-25, 2024 (10 half-shelves available)

Requirements: Must have taken at least 1 intermediate/advanced level class at CCC

Price: $300/half shelf | Firing fees included | Clay not included

*If you have not taken an intermediate/advanced level class at CCC and are confident working independently or have outside experience, please contact programs@carbondaleclay.org. Please note that if you register for independent study and we find that you are unqualified upon review, your registration will be cancelled and a refund will be issued less a 10% cancellation fee.

BOWLING LEAGUE

Mondays, 6-8:30PM, April 1st - May 13th | Glaze Week: May 19-25, 2024

It's your same Monday night bowling night, but with a rotating instructor! Our very own Molly Altman heads up the team this sesion with her own spin on things. This class is self-paced with demonstrations and teaching to help you build on your skills and style. Students interested in registering must be confident with their throwing skills. Fun is the sharpest tool in the toolbox. Come throw down and get your Bowl on!

CERAMICS BY HAND FOR ALL

Tuesdays, 9:30-12PM, April 2nd - May 14th | Glaze Week: May 19-25, 2024

This course is a continuation of the spring session CERAMICS BY HAND FOR BEGINNERS class. Whether you're a brand new beginner interested in the possibilities that handbuilding and sculpting have to offer, or have spent time on the wheel with an itch to expand your relationship with clay to the canvas, all are welcome! Each student will learn about the different techniques and styles of making art with their own two hands. Over seven weeks, students will have the opportunity to take a sketch or idea and turn it into a three-dimensional piece of art. This course is suitable for teens and adults of all experience levels.

MOVEMENT / COUNTER MOVEMENT

Tuesdays, 6-8:30PM, April 2nd - May 14th | Glaze Week: May 19-25, 2024

This class will be focused on developing students’ consciousness around form in their functional ceramic creations. Attention to gesture, balance, and movement within pieces will be a main focus, as well as deepening one’s skill level in order to create forms out of intention. It is expected that students be comfortable with basic skills of centering, throwing and trimming previous to attending this class.

DYNAMIC CERAMICS

Wednesdays, 6-8:30PM, April 3rd - May 15th | Glaze Week: May 19-25, 2024

Today is the day that you shall say "Oh hey I'll try my hand at clay" It is so dirty, messy, and fun Maybe this new skill will get you a hun! We will cover the basics of making a pot And I can assure you will like it a lot There is no need for any previous skill but in the end you'll be able to make a vase for your sill Practice makes perfect is what is said But with diligence and effort, you could even make a clay bed! So come one come all to this class full of joy and fall in love with clay with Mr. Ting boy <3

GETTING CENTERED

Thursdays, 9:30-12PM, April 4th - May 16th | Glaze Week: May 19-25, 2024

Time to get psyched on cylinders! This beginner throwing class will dive into the basics of making pottery on the wheel. Techniques covered include centering, wedging, pulling, trimming, glazing, and more. At the end of seven weeks, students will have the foundational knowledge of ceramic processes to build upon in future classes and practice. Get a feel for shaping clay and what it takes to turn mud into functional wares.

GROWING YOUR THROWING

Thursdays, 6-8:30PM, April 4th - May 16th | Glaze Week: May 19-25, 2024

Ever feel like you have the basics of throwing but struggle getting the forms you want? In this class we will work on developing your skills so you can get over that speed bump and start to make the shapes you want in the size you dream about! Each week we will find ways to answer your questions and meet your throwing struggles with progress and growth.

ENROLLMENT POLICY

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. A student will only be registered for a class upon receipt of tuition payment in full. We cannot guarantee placement into a class until payment is received. Materials and firing fees are included in the tuition.

CANCELLATION POLICY

To cancel a registration and receive a refund, you must notify the CCC at least 7 days before the start date of your class. We will refund your payment minus a 10% cancellation fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than 7 days before the start date of the class. In the event that the Clay Center is forced to cancel a class, a full refund will be issued.

WORK TRADE OPPORTUNITIES

The Carbondale Clay Center exists to promote excellence in the ceramic arts and to build community through clay related activities. If you would like to be a part of this community but do not have the means, work trade opportunities are available. Work Trade consists of 15 hours of studio help in exchange for half of tuition. If you need financial assistance and would like to be considered for work trade, please complete the application form below.