Adult Ceramic Classes

 Hand-building Techniques
Instructor: Karen White

Have you ever wondered what you can make with clay?  This class will teach you how to make both functional and sculptural clay works of art using techniques of coil, slab, extruding, carving and manipulating forms.  Surface design processes will also be discussed.  First 10 lb. bag of clay included.

TUESDAYS 9:00 a.m. – noon

  • Feb 28 – Mar 20   (4 classes) $105
  • April 3 – April 24   (4 classes) $105
  • May 1 – May 22  (4 classes) $105
  • May 29 – June 19 (4 classes) $105

Call or visit the Center to Register:  (503)487-6883

Explorations in Clay

Trying to decide if you want to throw pottery or create using hand-building techniques, then this is the class for you.   Explore the unlimited possibilities of clay through wheel throwing, coil, slab and pinch constructions.  No experience necessary – just bring your imagination!  First 10 lb. bag of clay included.

 

TUESDAYS  1:00 – 4:00 p.m.  Instructor: Mark Beeson

  • Feb 28 – Mar 20  (4 classes)  $105

WEDNESDAYS 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Instructor: Peter Luganbill

  • April 4 – April 25  (4 classes) $105
  • May 2 – May 23  (4 classes) $105
  • May 30 – June 20  (4 classes) $105

Call or visit the Center to Register:  (503)487-6883

Wheel Throwing

Students of all levels will learn the art of throwing pottery on the wheel or expand skills with advanced techniques in this hands-on ceramics class.  Through instructor demonstrations, handouts and hands-on help with individual projects, students will gain skills to create plates, bowls, tumblers and more.  Class explores techniques of centering clay, shaping forms, surface decoration, trimming, adornments, carving and attachments.  No experience necessary.  First 10 lb. bag of clay included.

TUESDAYS 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

  • Feb 28 – Mar 20  (4 classes)  $105  Instructor: Mark Beeson

WEDNESDAYS 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

  • Feb 29 – Mar 21   (4 classes)  $105   Instructor: Peter Luginbill
  • April 4 – April 25  (4 classes)  $105   Instructor: Peter Luginbill
  • May 2 – May 23 (4 classes)  $105   Instructor: Peter Luginbill
  • May 30 – June 20 (4 classes)  $105   Instructor: Peter Luginbill

SATURDAYS 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

  • Mar 3 – Mar 24  (4 classes)  $105  Instructor: Jon Conchurant
  • April 7 – April 28  (4 classes)  $105  Instructor: Jon Conchurant
  • May 5 – May 26 (4 classes)  $105  Instructor: Jon Conchurant
  • June 2 – June 23  (4 classes)  $105  Instructor: Jon Conchurant

Call or visit the Center to Register:  (503)487-6883

Extended Ceramics

If one night a week isn’t enough, this intensive ceramics class is just for you!  Learn all of the techniques of wheel throwing, hand building and a bit of sculpture in this series of classes.

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS  6:00 – 9:00

  •  Feb 28 – Mar 22  (8 classes)  $210  Instructor: Jon Conchurant
  • April 3 – April 26  (8 classes)  $210  Instructor: Jon Conchurant
  • May 1 – May 24  (8 classes)  $210  Instructor: Jon Conchurant
  • May 29 – May 21  (8 classes)  $210  Instructor: Jon Conchurant

Call or visit the Center to Register:  (503)487-6883