classes and workshops

Ceramics: handbuilding & potter's wheel

Mondays 6:30-8:30

January 9- March 2

Spring session March 5- April 27

This eight week class offers exiting project ideas for functional and decorative ceramic pieces using basic handforming techniques for the first four weeks of class. The last four weeks covers the potter's wheel and basic throwing techniques including centering, making cups and bowls on the wheel, trimming and altering thrown pieces and surface decoration using texture colored slips and glazes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Introductory potter's wheel class

Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 pm

January 10- March 2

Spring session March 5-April 27

This eight week introductory class covers basic throwing and glazing techniques. Students learn how to wedge clay, center, make cylinders, bowls, and plates, how to alter thrown pieces, and make and attach handles. Class time includes informal discussions, demonstrations and hands on instruction. $230 per person includes 12 pounds of clay and open studio time between classes to practice new skills.

 

 

Intermediate Potters Wheel

Wednesdays 6:30-8:30

January 11- March 2

Spring session March 5-April 27

This eight week intermediate throwing class offers an opportunity for more experienced students to improve and expand their skills. Clayspace artist Todd Hickerson presents a new project idea in each class and provides inspiration and excellent technical assistance. Class time includes informal discussions and demonstrations as well as hands on instruction. Students are encouraged to explore their interests and work at their own pace.

 

 

 

 

Class Registration

For more information or to register, contact Tami Knight at: (614) 449-8144 • (614) 449-8188 • tamiknight@clayspace831.com

 

Slab building

Thursdays 6:30-8:30 pm

January 12- March 2

Spring session March 5- April 27

This exciting eight week handbuilding class instructed by clayspace artist Todd Hickerson offers students an opportunity to design and construct boxes, platters, and large vessels with clay slabs. There is a strong emphasis on surface decoration using texture and colored slips as well as glazing and firing. Students are encouraged to explore their own interests with support for individual projects.

 

 

 

 

5 week Introductory potter's wheel class

Mondays 1:30- 3:30

Next session: January 30- March 2

Spring session March 26- April 27

This class will cover basic throwing techniques as well as trimming, glazing, texturing, and use of colored slips. Students will learn to throw cups, bowls, & plates. $150 per person includes 5 weeks of instruction, 12 lbs of clay, glazes, firing, open studio time during the session, and a student gallery show at the end of the session

Bowls!
Saturday, February 11
1:30-3:30
Fun and functional; bowls with handles, bowls with feet, candy bowls, dog bowls; participants in this 2 hour workshop will create unique bowls using clay slabs, plaster molds and basic handbuilding techniques. Bowls will be decorated with texture & colored slips. $35 per person, open to all ages.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mardi Gras Masks!

Saturday, February 18

1:30-3:30

Clayspace artist Todd Hickerson will demonstrate how to make a clay carnival mask for Mardi Gras using clay slabs and basic handbuilding techniques. Participants in this 2 hour workshop will design and create a unique work of art to display year round. Bring a picture to inspire you or find your inspiration in the studio. This is a great family activity, appropriate for all ages, no experience necessary. $35 per person.

Pillow Pots!

Saturday, February 25

1:30-3:30

Clayspace artist Todd Hickerson will demonstrate how to make a funky pillow pot using textured clay slabs. Participants in this 2 hour workshop will design and create a unique work of art by shaping and folding a clay slab and inflating it to give the appearance of a pillow. Your masterpiece will be finished with colored slips. $35 per person, appropriate for all ages.

Raku Party!
Friday, January 10
6-10 pm
Everyone is welcome! Guests may purchase and glaze a handmade piece of pottery for $35 and watch as it’s fired in our raku kiln by clayspace artist Todd Hickerson. The kiln is heated to 1850 degrees and opened to expose the red hot pottery inside.The work is removed with tongs and placed in metal cans filled with combustible material which is ignited by the hot work. The cans are covered and the fire reacts with the glaze to create iridescent and metallic effects on the pottery. Finally the pieces are submerged in water to cool. Wiping off the ashes from the fire reveals flashes of brilliance and metallic shine. Guests can take their work home with them. While you wait for your masterpiece to come out of the kiln you can relax and enjoy the opening reception in the gallery for Mind Trip, an exhibit by multi media artist Philmore Peterson V.

Free Throw Fridays

Fridays 6-9 pm

No experience necessary!Call to reserve a wheel and come in and throw. $35 per person includes 2 hours of studio time, 6 lbs of clay, basic instruction and firing. You can decorate your work with colored slips when you are done throwing. When the work is dry we will fire it, put clear glaze on everything and fire again to a higher temperature.

 

Schedule a private group workshop

by appointment

 

Call to schedule a private workshop at clayspace with your friends or family for a unique creative experience you won't forget. Bring refreshments to enjoy while you relax in our comfortable studio. Clayspace artists will demonstrate a project that's perfect for your group. $40 per person includes private instruction for the project of your choice, materials, firing, and up to 3 hours of studio time. Participants will create a one of a kind ceramic

masterpiece. Group rates available for groups of 10 or more paid in advance.

Private lessons or workshops for 2

by appointment

 

Call to schedule a private lesson for two on or off the potter's wheel. You can make and decorate your pieces in one visit. We will fire, clear glaze and fire again, work can be picked up in about two weeks. $80 includes excellent instruction, materials, up to 3 hours of studio time, and memories that will last a lifetime.

Hands in Clay

by appointment

 

Call to schedule a time to bring your kids to clayspace & put their hands in clay. $30 for 4 tiles, suitable for framing. Handprints can also be made into a plate or platter or for $95 clayspace artist Todd Hickerson will make a custom box with your child's handprints.