Clay Studio

2132 Regent St.
Madison, WI
53726

608/233-3050

 
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Spring 2013 Adult Clay Classes

Updated 4/13/13

Also see our OPEN STUDIO options

 

CLASS FEES
Our class fees include more:  use of studio equipment, materials (clay & glazes), all kiln firings, and of course, expert instruction.

 

 


THROWING ON THE POTTER'S WHEEL:  Beginning/Advanced Beginning
A fun and totally hands-on foundation course in making wheel-thrown pottery.  Designed for absolute beginners as well as folks who have thrown before but want to get restarted or refreshed.

Learn to center the clay, to create bowls, mugs, vases, covered dishes, and other forms, to wheel-trim your pieces, and to glaze for beautiful results.

Join us for a very satisfying experience!

Sundays, April 7 - May 5 (5 sessions)
1:00 - 3:45pm (2.75 hours per session) 
Taught by Gloria Van Dixhorn
Fee: $218*  Maximum: 5 students
 
NEW DATES & ONE SPOT LEFT:
Tuesdays, April 30 - June 4 (6 sessions)
6:15 - 8:30pm (2.25 hours per session) 
Taught by Chris Odt
Fee: $218*  Maximum: 5 students
 
*Fee includes clay, glazes, and firings.  Also included is up to 2 hours of uninstructed studio time outside of class, per week.

 

HANDBUILDING PROJECTS
Slab-built bowls, cups, mugs, vases...
More info coming soon...

 

TILE-MAKING, AN INTRODUCTION
Appropriate for beginners as well as those of you who have done some tile-making before, this is a class for those who appreciate handmade tile.Detailing a plaster mold

We will present a number of techniques for forming, texturing, and carving fabulous tiles from wet clay, and will experiment with glazing and finishing options.

Time TBA 
Taught by Linda Leighton
All skill levels welcome

Fee:

Maximum: 6 students

 

SIGNING UP for CLASSES
Payment of 1/2 or more of the class fee reserves your spot. Please drop by the studio or call or mail in your registration.  We accept cash, checks, debit cards, and credit cards. 

Classes with fewer than 4 registrants may be cancelled. If so, you will be notified and your fee will be refunded in full.

IF YOU MUST CANCEL: Full fee refunded if you notify us 7 or more days prior to the start of the class. Half of fee refunded if 3 days prior. No refund if less than 3 days prior.   
 


We also offer
PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS
Scheduled at your convenience
Wheel-throwing, handbuilding, tile-making

Adults & Children 14 & Over:
1 student: $35/hr   2 students: $22/hr ea.
3 students: $18/hr ea.   4 students: $16/hr ea.

Children 13 & Under:
1 student: $28/hr   2 students: $19/hr ea.
3 students: $17/hr ea.   4 students: $15/hr ea.