Raleigh Parks Winter-Spring 2024 Leisure Ledger

Pottery - Out of Round Age: 16-99 yrs. Cylinders will be altered into ovals, squares, rectangles. The clay will be manipulated by stretching, pulling, paddling, cutting, darting. Everything but round. 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 onsite store. Prerequisite: Students mus have prior wheel throwing experience (whether at Pullen Arts Center or elsewhere) and should be able to comfortably center clay on the wheel to be successful in this class. 6 sessions. t Age: 16-99 yrs. For students who are struggling with wheel throwing. Just can’t figure out how to center? Not having success with certain forms? Always getting S-cracks? For students who are trying hard but not finding the groove you hope to find, special attention for your specific problems. This class is targeted to beginner level students who have already completed beginning wheel. Small class size (max of 8 students) allows for lots of individual attention. Bring your leftover clay from your Beginning Wheel class at Pullen or, if you’re coming from a beginning class elsewhere, be prepared to purchase clay (approximately $29 for 25 lbs). This class qualifies students for a pottery studio membership upon completion of the class and studio orientation. 7 sessions. Instructor: Sherry Nicholson. Pullen Arts Center – Course Fee: $131 9:30am-12:30pm Pottery - Special Assistance Needed Jan 22-Feb 26 M Instructor: Lauren Wellborn. Pullen Arts Center – Course Fee: $151 Mar 14-Apr 25 Th Pottery - Wheel Throwing: Beginning Age: 16-99 yrs. This course introduces students to the basics of throwing pottery and provides them with an understanding of ceramic terms, processes and knowledge needed to use the pottery studio safely and independently. Topics include centering clay, throwing basic forms, handles and glazing. Sessions include demonstrations and practice time under the guidance of the instructor. Students are encouraged to practice between class sessions and have free access to Sertoma’s well-equipped studio. New students may miss no more than two classes and must attend the first class and the glazing class (approximately 6th week) to qualify for a studio card. Purchase materials at first class (approximately $42). Please arrive 20 minutes early for first class to buy materials. 7 sessions. 6:00-8:30pm

Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $111 Instructor: Joan Walsh Jan 8-Feb 26 M 9:30-11:45am Jan 10-Feb 21 W 7:00-9:15pm Instructor: Jeannette Stevenson Jan 10-Feb 21 W 4:00-6:15pm Instructor: Tina Granville Mar 20-May 1 W 9:30-11:45am Instructor: Joan Walsh Mar 25-May 6 M 9:30-11:45am Instructor: Jeannette Stevenson Feb 5-Mar 18 M 7:00-9:15pm Pottery - Wheel Throwing: Continuing Age: 16-99 yrs. This class is designed for those who have taken beginner wheel and need further refinement in basic throwing skills in order to progress to more challenging levels. It also serves as a refresher course for students who have previously taken throwing classes but have not thrown for some time. Students are encouraged to practice between class sessions and have free access to Sertoma’s well-equipped studio. New students may miss no more than two classes and must attend the first class and the glazing class (approximately 6th 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. Please arrive 20 minutes early for first class to buy materials. 7 sessions. Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $111 Instructor: Tina Granville Jan 17-Feb 28 W 9:30-11:45am Instructor: Joan Walsh Mar 13-May 1 W 7:00-9:15pm Instructor: Jeannette Stevenson Mar 27-May 8 W 4:00-6:15pm Pottery - Pouring Vessels Age: 16-99 yrs. Join Tim Cherry as he plunges deeper into handbuilding pouring vessels. Students will use a variety of techniques to design and construct such utilitarian items as teapots, creamers, pitchers, ladles, batter bowls, gravy boats, and double-pouring wedding vessels. The seven class periods will allow them to devote time into the design and construction of their pieces. Numerous tools and techniques will be included to provide texture and pattern to their work. Studio molds will be available as well to make pieces to combine into more complex forms. Prerequisite: Beginning Handbuilding at either Sertoma or Pullen Arts Center. Must register in person at Sertoma Arts Center. This coures does not qualify students for a studio membership. 7 sessions. Instructor: Tim Cherry. Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $126 Feb 19-Apr 1 M 9:30-11:45am

knife, your favorite drawing tools, sketchbook, slip trailers, newspaper, and stickers or tape of your choice. X-acto knives, slip trailers, and other clay tools are available for purchase through Pullen Arts Center 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 22-Mar 4 M 6:00-8:30pm Pottery - Majolica Lab Age: 16-99 yrs. This workshop is designed for potters who already create majolica pottery, have projects they are working on or wish to start new ones. The sessions are used to work on individual pieces with guidance from the instructor and input from the other participants. Mini demos will be given by the instructor as needed to enhance your work. All levels of experience are welcome, and you will work at your own pace. Students furnish their own majolica glazed bisque pieces, majolica colors and brushes. A list of supply vendors will be available, and some colors are available to purchase from the instructor. This workshop does not qualify you to use the Sertoma studio. If you are not a qualified Sertoma potter you are welcome to bring in your own pieces, but you will need to fire pieces in your own kiln. 4 Sessions. Instructor: Randy Hinson Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $88 Mar 11-Apr 1 M 9:30am-12:00pm Pottery - More Majolica Age: 16-99 yrs. This class is designed for potters who have either taken the Introduction to Majolica class at Sertoma or who have some experience in decorating majolica pottery and want to expand or reinforce their skills. We will start with a general review of products, brushes and brush strokes and move into an assortment of exercises and projects to encourage the creation of new and exciting decorated pottery. Each student will work at their own pace and can pick and choose between the variety of techniques we cover to complete individual projects. This class does not qualify for a studio card. Open to qualified Sertoma Arts Center pott and qualified Pullen Arts Center potte Students must be able to throw or ha build forms for decorating. Students pay glaze and color fee of $35 at the first class to the instructor. Registran will be emailed information on clay to purchase, pieces to make, tools and brushes shortly after registration. 4 sessions. Instructor: Randy Hinson. Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $76 Jan 22-Feb 12 M 9:30am-12:00pm ers rs. nd ts

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