Wednesday - Ceramics Studio - 004: 11:00 am - 12:50 am
Description:
"Creating with their own two hands using water and clay, students will learn the basics of wheel work: learning to center, open and raise walls, shaping and forming into functional vessels. A week later, when their pot has dried some, they will be taught how to trim and decorate. After the first firing of their pots they will learn the art of glazing.
Students will also be learning terminology of the ceramics studio from Kiln to Kaolin, tapping into some of the chemistry names for clay and glaze ingredients and learning about the firing process and how their pottery goes in and out of the fire, and to what temperatures.
Throughout the weeks there will be demos and guided instruction of how to make various forms such as cylinders, bowls, altered pots, pitchers, mugs and more. They will be primarily throwing on the electric wheel but will also have the opportunity to practice making coil-pots on the banding wheel.
As they work within the structured boundaries of the orderly ceramics studio, this class is also excellent for socialization, teamwork and cheering each other on. I teach my students to help build up a strong environment in their classroom by building each other up. The ceramic studio becomes a source of art therapy, camaraderie and joy for them. Pottery students are bound to have a lot of fun together in this messy adventure of learning the old craftsmanship of wheel throwing.
This class is for beginning, intermediate or advanced ceramics students. Returning students will learn new skills and build off of other semesters.
Some notes:
-We fire all student work here at the center and students will be able to take home their finished pieces.
-The finished pottery they will be creating will have undergone several stages of wet, “leather -hard”, trimming and decorating, first fire, decoration, second fire. So it’s a really big deal when they receive their first finished pots from the kiln room. Look for that day when they get to bring them home!
-Students will have setup and cleanup chores, sometimes taking water buckets outside to roll buckets in and out of the back doors.
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This is a delight directed course for students who can demonstrate independent confidence with clay. Prerequisite: a demonstrated ability to be self directed after completing beginning ceramics classes with Miss Sia or Mrs. Gregory.
Most importantly students must have a desire to create with clay and are willing to outline their own project objectives for the term. Examples: I want to make a matching set of cups and saucers, I want to make jewelry pieces, I want to sculpt garden art.
We can then discuss a quantity and time line for each project and then the student will be expected to work on their own during class. I am here to help any way they need, but I will not be lecturing.
*Special Note: The instructor has scheduled absences this term so this is a 14 week course and the price has been adjusted to reflect the shortened term.
Requirements:
Students must be able to identify the stages of clay: plastic, bone dry, greenware, bisque and glazed.
Students must be able to describe “slip and score”
Students can correctly place work in progress on the proper staging areas.
If desiring to throw on the wheel, they may show that they have taken wheel throwing with Miss Sia or myself.
Students will submit sketch’s or reference photos, before the first day of class, with projects they desire to complete. • Supply & teacher payments are due January 9th. Families must respond to Groupzu invoices by this deadline to keep their standing in the class.
"The art of ceramics encompasses history, chemistry, physics, design, sculpting. All lessons build on the next to enrich students experience, confidence and knowledge in this ancient art.
This class is appropriate for beginning and intermediate ceramics experience. Students will be guided through the stages of clay work and firing. Those with some basic knowledge will be encouraged to give more attention to detail in design, structure and surface decoration.
Ages 10-14 (exceptions in age may be approved by Mrs. Gregory)"
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$64, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$125.00
Supply Fee:
$50.00
Fairytale Theater: Frog and Toad
Ages 5yr-10yr
Seleia Neal
Winter/Spring 2021
Arts
Schedule:
Tuesday - Auditorium - 002: 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Description:
Join us as we play, act, dance, and sing! Jump into a magical land of make believe with a special script written by and for your young performers!In this class we will take well known stories of Frog and Toad and add a bit of humor as we turn them into a script! Children develop confidence as they get their first glimpse of the joy of theater. Your young actors will learn theater vocabulary and develop their stage presence through games and practice. Wear costumes, play with props, and have all sorts of fun as we prepare for our big show!
Parents are asked to help with memorization by practicing lines with their young actors at home. Students will get to show off what they have learned in front of an audience at The Main Stage Theatre Showcase April 27th! Invite your family and friends, admission is free. (Mandatory dress rehearsal April 26th.) Please note that this is an 11 week class, and will NOT continue after the showcase.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$32, Term Total = $32
Class Fee:
$80.00
Supply Fee:
$20.00
Junior Pottery Wheel I
Ages 10yr-14yr
Sia Hoyt
Winter/Spring 2021
Arts
- Ceramics
Schedule:
Monday - Ceramics Studio - 004: 11:00 am - 12:50 pm
Description:
Pottery students will learn the basic techniques of wheelwork: throwing on the electric wheel and the more ancient practice of creating coil pots on the banding wheel. There will be demos, instruction of how to make basic vessels and plenty of creative freedom for thoughtful or independent learners. This class is for beginning, intermediate or advanced ceramics students. In addition, pottery students will have the opportunity to come for open studio time 1 in addition to class.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
2
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$96, Term Total = $96
Class Fee:
$225.00
Supply Fee:
$50.00
Meet the Masters
Ages 7yr-10yr
Jill Valenti
Spring 2023
Arts
- General Art
Schedule:
Tuesday - Science Lab - 127: 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Description:
Join us as we learn about the artists of the past! We will explore the life and works of Edgar Degas, John James Audubon, Salvador Dali, Dorothea Lange, and Hokusai through puzzles, storybooks, games, videos, sensory play, and of course, art projects.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$4, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$25.00
Doodle Art B
Ages 5yr-8yr
Carlene McKinley
Spring 2022
Arts
- Drawing
Schedule:
Thursday - Art Studio - 129: 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Description:
In this class we will be practicing directed drawing using step by step instructions to create animals and objects in a beautiful picture/painting each week. Mediums will be Sharpie and watercolor. Join us for fun and creativity!
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$32, Term Total = $32
Class Fee:
$80.00
Supply Fee:
$40.00
The Daring Class For Girls
Ages 13yr-19yr+
Summer St John
Spring 2023
Arts
- General Art
Schedule:
Monday - Science Lab - 127: 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm
Description:
Welcome, daring girls! This class is based on the tips and tricks from the popular book, “The Daring Book For Girls”. (No boys allowed!) That means we’ll learn everything from history and language arts, to pocket knives and public speaking. This class is the ultimate knowledge builder; and with great knowledge, comes great responsibility. So we will also study God’s Word, answering questions most relevant to us today, how to handle them, and what God says about them.
Requirements:
For this adventure, students will require: - A backpack, satchel, or grocery bag to fill with the essential gear: Your Bible, a pocket knife or multitool, bandana, rope and twine, journal and pencil/pen, hair bands, bungee cords, a flashlight, compass, duct tape, a deck of cards, a good book, and most importantly, patience.
Pottery students will learn the basic techniques of wheelwork: throwing on the electric wheel and the more ancient practice of creating coil pots on the banding wheel. There will be demos, instruction of how to make basic vessels and plenty of creative freedom for thoughtful or independent learners. This class is for beginning, intermediate or advanced ceramics students. In addition to their weekly class time, pottery students will have the opportunity to come for open studio time 1.
"The art of ceramics encompasses history, chemistry, physics, design, sculpting. All lessons build on the next to enrich students experience, confidence and knowledge in this ancient art.
This class is appropriate for beginning and intermediate ceramics experience. Students will be guided through the stages of clay work and firing. Those with some basic knowledge will be encouraged to give more attention to detail in design, structure and surface decoration.
Ages 10-14 (exceptions in age may be approved by Mrs. Gregory)"