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2010 Classes
 
Made in the Shade is an opportunity for you to explore your creative personality using clay. The focus is on the process, discovering possibilities, and what makes your work unique. Using the outdoors as inspiration, you’ll be guided through various techniques, opening new doors to creative thought.
 
Classes are located in Whitehouse, and class size is limited. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in a clay experience unlike others you may have had.
 
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Additional day or evening classes can be scheduled according to your timing for groups of 3-4. Contact me with your request, or be sure to get on my mailing list to receive updates for upcoming classes!
 
Adult Basic Hand-building (age 13 +) (6 weeks)
This class is intended as a basic overview to hand-building for those with little to no clay experience. Class covers pinch, coil, slab, various methods of texturing and surface decoration, and an introduction to staining and glazing.
On-going - new class every 6 weeks. Contact me for start date.
Cost: $95. Includes materials and firing.
 
Adult Intermediate Hand-building (age 13 +) (6 weeks)
This class is a continuation of  the techniques learned in “basics” class. Students will begin to focus on preferred techniques, and to refine their work. Introduction of new materials & techniques, and use of wheel as a tool as needed (no thrown pottery in this class).
On-going - new class every 6 weeks Contact me for start date.
Cost: $95. Includes materials and firing of up to 25# of clay.
 
Handles 101 (age 13 +) (6 weeks)
Explore the possibilities for creating vessels with different handle types. Cane, pulled, rolled (coil), etc. Learn a new technique for creating vessels, and begin to “critique” and “weed out” your own work.
Contact me for start dates.
Cost: $95. Includes materials and firing.
 
Slip-Trailing and Clay Inlays (age 13 +) (6 weeks)
Play with beads of slip and mix your own colored clay to create additional interest in your work. (Although not a prerequisite, it helps if you have had the Handles class, first).
Cost: $95. Includes materials and firing.
 
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Kids’ Classes (age 7-12) (6 weeks) :
Summer classes are scheduled in May. Contact me early to put your child’s name on the list. Space is limited.
Cost: $80. Includes materials and firing.
Class covers pinch, coil, slab, various methods of texturing and surface decoration, and an introduction to staining and glazing.
 
 
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Private lessons are by appointment. I’ll work “hands-on” with you, focusing on proper positioning to make the most of your time on the wheel.
Adult, 2 hour lesson: $25. Schedule five lessons for $100.
Teen (age 12-16), 1.5 hour lesson: $20. Schedule five lessons for $80.
Clay, glazes, firings are an additional cost.
 
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available for home schoolers, scouts, and other independent groups. E-mail me with your request.
 
2010 Scheduled Shows and Festivals
 
Sat. March 27      WAVE - Lourdes College
12:00 - 5:00
 
Sun. July 25        Art on the Mall - University of Toledo, Centennial Mall
10:00 - 5:00