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Students purchase clay (approximately $29) from the Pullen Arts Center. Students provide their own tools - kit and individual tools available for purchase from Pullen Arts Center’s store. This class qualifies students for a pottery studio membership upon completion of the class and studio orientation. 7 sessions. Instructor: Laura Casas. Pullen Arts Center – Course Fee: $126 Jan 10-Feb 21 W 7:00-9:30pm Pottery - Handbuilding Animal Sculpture Age: 16-99 yrs. The ‘Creatures’ classes have created demand for this new 7-week class that will highlight six new animal sculpture projects and a glazing class. We will explore simple and more complex animal subjects, working through challenges and solutions, as well as glazing and display options. Students should bring all available tools, along with a sketchbook for planning. Additional tools and reference materials will be provided. Previous pottery experience is required recommended. Although open to new students, this program does not qualify students for a studio card. 7 sessions. Instructor: Steve Karloski Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $126 Jan 22-Mar 4 M 7:00-9:15pm Pottery - Handbuilding: Beginning Age: 16-99 yrs. This class explores techniques including pinching, coils and slabs, and provides an overview of ceramic materials and glazing. Classes provide demonstrations and individual work time with instructor guidance. Students are encouraged to practice between class sessions and will have free access to Sertoma’s well-equipped studio. New students may not miss more than two classes and must attend the first class and the glazing class (approximately 5th week) to qualify for a studio card. Students will purchase materials at first class (approximately $42). All skill levels are welcome! 7 sessions. Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $111 Instructor: Steve Karloski Jan 10-Feb 21 W 7:00-9:15pm Instructor: Tim Cherry Jan 10-Feb 21 W 9:30-11:45am Pottery - Handbuilding: Continuing Age: 16-99 yrs. Through a combination of demonstrations and individual work time, students will further develop their hand building skills while making distinctive pieces, including planters, unique boxes and tile. A variety of construction techniques will include soft slabs, stiff slabs and coils. Students will learn to add flair and professionalism to their pieces by adding finishing touches such as feet and handles. This class will help individuals develop and express their

own unique style through clay. Students are encouraged to practice between class sessions and will have free access to Sertoma’s well-equipped studio. New students may not miss more than two classes and must attend the first class and the glazing class (approximately 5th week) to qualify for a studio card. Students will purchase clay and tools at first class (approximately $42) - students are welcome to bring their own tools. 7 sessions. Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $111 Instructor: Tim Cherry Mar 6-Apr 17 W 9:30-11:45am Instructor: Steve Karloski Mar 6-Apr 17 W 7:00-9:15pm Pottery - Handbuilt Planters Age: 16-99 yrs. Ready to take the houseplant habit you developed during the pandemic to the next level? Join teaching artist Michelle Miolla for a deep dive into making your own planters. During this 7 week class, you’ll make 6 planter types: detached drip trays, attached drip trays, planters with feet, hanging planters, wall pockets, and larger planters that can house multiple succulents. While you’re building, we will also explore surface design techniques like carving and sgraffito. To be successful in this class, students should have experience coil building and slab building and should know how to make a pinch pot. Planters limited to 7” diameter. Students should plan to provide their own tools and purchase clay from Pullen Arts Center (approximately $29) - tool kit and individual tools available for purchase from Pullen Art Center’s store. This class qualifies students for a pottery studio membership upon completion of the class and studio orientation. Instructor: Michelle Miolla Pullen Arts Center – Course Fee: $126 Mar 6-Apr 24 W 6:00-8:30pm Pottery - Illustrated Clay: Surface Design Crash Course Age: 16-99 yrs. Interested in learning how to create original and personal surfaces? In this class, students will focus on surface design techniques on pottery with an emphasis on experimentation and mark making. Participants will learn sgraffito, slip Inlay, stenciling, monoprinting, as well as water etching and using wax. This workshop is designed for students who have some experience with clay; either wheel or handbuilding. Students are encouraged to prioritize process and risk taking! Clay must be purchased from Pullen Arts Center (approximately $29 for a 25 lb bag). Additionally, students should plan to bring your favorite clay tools, an X-acto

Age: 16-99 yrs. This 2 day workshop will allow you to make, glaze and get your Crystalline pots fired at Sertoma Arts Center. The first class will be instruction on making pots, catch basins, and lining the pot. The second class will be glazing, breaking the catch basin, and grinding a pot. Beginning Wheel or Hand Building classes at Sertoma Arts Center are a prerequisite. Wheel thrown pots are preferred but hand building will be accommodated. This class does not qualify for a studio membership. Instructor: Joan Walsh Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $50 Feb 1-Feb 22 Th 7:00-9:15pm Pottery - First Friday Handbuilding Age: 16-99 yrs. Explore the world of clay with these project focused classes on the first Friday of each month! Each class will have a different themed project that can be completed in one sitting. Projects will be great for beginners or experienced potters looking for new ideas to explore. Projects will be ready for pick-up about 2 weeks after the class. No experience required. Class does not qualify for a studio card. $10 supply fee paid to instructor at start of workshop. Instructor: Ashley Bonner Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $51 January: Winter Wall Decor Jan 5 F 9:30am-12:00pm February: Candle Holders Feb 2 F 9:30am-12:00pm March: Garden Gnomes Mar 1 F 9:30am-12:00pm April: Textures in Clay Apr 5 F 9:30am-12:00pm Pottery - For the Garden Age: 16-99 yrs. Planter, lanterns, and birdhouses oh my! Create artwork for the garden using the wheel, handbuilding or a combination of both techniques. We’ll explore options for planters, birdhouses, lanterns, bird baths, and more. This class does not qualify for a studio card. Previous pottery experience is required. 4 Sessions. Instructor: Jeannette Stevenson Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $65 Apr 1-Apr 22 M 4:00-6:15pm Pottery - Going Big: A History of Reduction in Ceramics Age: 16-99 yrs. Interested in cone 10, reduction firing and the history of ceramics? In this class, we will demystify the reduction firing process by exploring traditional and contemporary ceramics through the lens of this high-fire process. Students will leave this class with a body of work made and fired in a gas kiln and deeper understanding of the ceramic firing process. This class will be in two sections; lecture + hands on.

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