Students will learn hand building techniques with a mid-range clay body. The focus of the projects will be sculptural in form. Potential projects: wind chimes, garden art, figurines, luminaries. The focus will be on form and decoration with attention to the drying process and nurturing your project(s) through all the stages of greenware. Previous experience with clay is not required. Bring sketch book and pencil.
Apprenticeship with Miss Tracy is a studio-based, hands-on learning experience that can offer an invaluable window into the career of a studio ceramic artist. This age-old model of transference of craft skills, ideals, and practice will provide a unique learning opportunity for your student. In this class we will discuss in-class helper guidelines tips and techniques, studio equipment training, and chore expectations. Apprentices will be trained in all the nuances and needs of the duties that are unique to our studio as well as discussion/exposure to alternative types of studio environments.
Requirements:
Apprentices need to help in one or more of the scheduled classes being held in the ceramics studio. Apprentices may register for the Wednesday Delight Directed Ceramics class (formerly Ceramics On Your Own) for a 25% reduced fee for every hour of class they help in. Apprentices will be invited to assist in studio activities such as kiln loading and unloading as well as private use of the studio when no classes are present. As well as occasional studio work days for tidying the studio between sessions and general maintenance of shared class tools and supplies.
"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)"
"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)"
"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 15 - adult exceptions in age may be approved by Mrs. Gregory)"
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 myself.
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.
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.
"This is a delight directed course for students who can demonstrate independent confidence with clay. Student must be able to identify stages of greenware, bisque and glaze. They can attach handles and pieces of clay using the slip and score method. They can explain when underglaze and glaze may be used on their work.
Most importantly they 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. (Meaning I am here to help any way they need, but I will not be lecturing.)"
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.
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
2
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$112, Term Total = $112
Class Fee:
$135.00
Supply Fee:
$75.00
Ceramics Wheel Bootcamp
Ages 12yr-19yr+
Tracy Gregory
Summer Camp: July 2024
Arts
- Ceramics
Schedule:
Monday - Ceramics Studio - 004: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesday - Ceramics Studio - 004: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday - Ceramics Studio - 004: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday - Ceramics Studio - 004: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Description:
Firmly Planted IGNITE summer camps all start with 30 minutes of group chapel followed by 2 1/2 hours of specialty camps designed to ignite your student's faith. Cost includes a camp t-shirt. Students will be taught how to prepare clay for throwing, center on the wheel, attach a handle and trim their work. Pots will be fired and ready for pick up approximately 3 weeks after the end of the course.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
3
Admin Tier:
Summer Camp
Admin Fee:
$5, Term Total = $60
Class Fee:
$175.00
Supply Fee:
$50.00
Ceramics Wheel Bootcamp
Ages 12yr-19yr+
Tracy Gregory
Summer Camp: August 2024
Arts
- Ceramics
Schedule:
Monday - Ceramics Studio - 004: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesday - Ceramics Studio - 004: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday - Ceramics Studio - 004: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday - Ceramics Studio - 004: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Description:
Firmly Planted IGNITE summer camps all start with 30 minutes of group chapel followed by 2 1/2 hours of specialty camps designed to ignite your student's faith. Cost includes a camp t-shirt. Students will be taught how to prepare clay for throwing, center on the wheel, attach a handle and trim their work. Pots will be fired and ready for pick up approximately 3 weeks after the end of the course.