WINTER CLASS SCHEDULE
January 20, 2009 - March 12, 2009
Contact Tracy Frederick, Education Coordinator, with any questions T# 507.451.0533, tracy.frederick@oacarts.org
Owatonna Arts Center Business Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 1 PM to 6 PM
Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 1 PM to 5 PM
REGISTER FOR ART CENTER CLASSES WITH COMMUNITY EDUCATION Contact: Deb Karaus 507.444.7921
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Tuesday Evening Pottery for High School Students and Adults
Join us in this eight week class where beginning and experienced potters will learn or refine throwing and hand-building techniques, learn to manipulate forms such as bowls, plates and vases on the wheel, and experience instruction in the use of slabs to make box forms, trivets, and other shapes. Each potter works independently at his or her own skill level. Students are encouraged to practice in the clay studio between class sessions to help maximize their learning experience. Please wear working clothes and tennis shoes (no sandals) to class. One 25# bag of clay, all glazes and the firing are included in the fee. Come have fun and find out what it’s like to get mud between your fingers!
#A011 Starts 1/22/2009 6:30pm - 9:00pm Tuesdays
$89 for 8 sessions Instructor: Carl Schick
Owatonna Arts Center Studio I
Beginning Wheel-Thrown Pottery for Adults – Thursday
In this class, beginning and experienced potters will learn and refine throwing and hand-building techniques and manipulation of forms. Traditional glazing techniques will be used, plus optional paint with colored stains. Each potter works independently at his or her skill level. Students are encouraged to practice in the clay studio between class sessions. One 25# bag of clay, all glazes and the firing are included in the fee. Joan is anxious to help you get started in this amazing art form. She creates her own line of functional pottery featuring garden motifs.
#A012 Starts 1/22/2009 6:30pm - 9:00pm Thursdays
$89 for 8 sessions Instructor: Joan Mooney
Owatonna Arts Center Studio I
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Kid’s Pottery (Grade 4 & up) - Tuesdays
This 8 week class is for beginners and those looking into improve their pottery-making skills. How to use the potter’s wheel, slab roller, and extruder (large play-dough type of machine) will be covered, along with instruction on how to make plates, bowls, boxes and assembling techniques for hand building. The clay and glazes used are food safe, and have been used in the oven and microwave. Clay along with glazes and firings are included. Please wear tennis shoes (no sandals) for using the kick wheels.
#K0111 Starts 1/20/2009 3:30pm - 5:00pm Tuesdays
$69 for 8 sessions Instructor: Carl Schick
Owatonna Arts Center Studio I
Pottery 4 Kids (Grade 3 & up) - Thursdays
Students will learn the fundamentals of throwing pottery on a potter’s wheel. Those who prefer hand building are allowed to do so. During class students will learn the process of making vessels, firing and glazing pieces. They also learn about sharing the studio and how to clean up the workspace and the wheels. They will meet new kids and everyone will have a good time.
#K012 Starts 1/20/2009 3:30pm - 5:00pm Thursdays
$69 for 8 sessions Instructor Joan Mooney
Owatonna Arts Center Studio I
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