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Clay • Adult • 5-Week Wheel Sampler • SAT (May 30 - June 27) • Pay What You Can • HILL
with Becky Bragg
Always wanted to try the potter's wheel, but didn't know where to start? This class is a great intro to the wheel in 5 short weeks!
This class is intended to get you familiar with the basics of throwing on the potter's wheel. Students will have 3 weeks of throwing instruction, one week of trimming, and one week of glazing. This class is ideal for those who have limited experience and want to learn the basics of centering, trimming and glazing, with a short instructor demo and hands-on assistance each week.
Please note: This class does not include Open Lab hours or additional clay.
Ages 16+ to register
Class meets weekly on SATURDAYS.
All pieces will be fired to Cone 6 in a reduction kiln.
This class is Pay What You Can with a suggested price of $200
Will be available to register on Monday, March 30 at 8:00am.
Will run
Metal • Adult • Studio Sampler • Sat (May 30 - June 20) • Pay What You Can • MAIN
with Chris Westbrook
Ever wonder what goes on inside a metalworking studio? Come and try out a selection of metalworking techniques in our classroom studio! Sample practicing a variety of cold-work and hot-work processes! Students will try their hand at welding, blacksmithing, fabrication, and sheet-metal along with a highly experienced Metal-Fabricator!
This class has no prerequisites and is specifically set up for absolute beginners to this art form. Our Metal Studio does have some safety basics before anyone is allowed to join in the fun (failure to meet these requirements will result in not being granted access to the equipment):
- Please come dressed in close-toe shoes, and natural material clothing, i.e. cotton or linen, long pants are required.
- For welding, a long sleeved cotton shirt is recommended that fully covers your chest. We have long sleeve over-shirts in the studio. Please be aware that sparks can damage clothing.
- A bandana or tight cap is advised. If you have long hair, please have it securely tied back from your face.
- No loose or dangling jewelry, long earrings or scarves.
- We will provide safety goggles and other PPE, but if you have your own and would like to bring them, please do!
- Please bring a water bottle!
Ages: 16+
All supplies and materials will be provided.
Sampler classes DO NOT include open studio time.
This class is Pay What You Can with a suggested price of $415.
Will be available to register on Monday, March 30 at 8:00am.
Clay - Date Night
Join us at Groundworks Art Lab's Date Night! Our instructors will get you set up and working together on potters' wheels for a few hours of dirt and fun.
Make a piece, we'll glaze and fire your favorite one, then give you a call when it's ready in 4-6 weeks.
For any additional pieces you would like glazed and fired, there is a $5 fee per piece.
It's good to wear some clothes you can get dirty and shorter nails will be helpful. :)
Each participant will need their own registration to participate.
Clay and tools are included.
Must be 18+
PLEASE NOTE:
⁃ Date Night tickets are non-refundable. If you need to change or reschedule your reservation, please do so by 5:00pm on the Monday before your scheduled Date Night. No transfers are allowed after 5:00pm on the Monday prior to your Date Night.
⁃ Registrations are not transferable to another person. If you would like to purchase a class on someone’s behalf, the intended registratrant’s information must be provided at the time of registration.
⁃ Date Night tickets may only be rescheduled one time.
Clay • Adult • 5-Week Wheel Sampler • SUN (May 31 - June 28) • Pay What You Can • MAIN
with Hannah Clayton
Always wanted to try the potter's wheel, but didn't know where to start? This class is a great intro to the wheel in 5 short weeks!
This class is intended to get you familiar with the basics of throwing on the potter's wheel. Students will have 3 weeks of throwing instruction, one week of trimming, and one week of glazing. This class is ideal for those who have limited experience and want to learn the basics of centering, trimming and glazing, with a short instructor demo and hands-on assistance each week.
Please note: This class does not include Open Lab hours or additional clay.
Ages 16+ to register
Class meets weekly on SUNDAYS.
This class is Pay What You Can with a suggested price of $200.
All pieces will be fired to Cone 6 in a reduction kiln.
Will be available to register on Monday, March 30 at 8:00am.
Will run
Print • Adult • Studio Sampler • Sun (May 31 - June 21) • Pay What You Can • MAIN
with Lizzy Zajkowski
Each week our instructor will lead students through introductory techniques for different types of printmaking such as relief (carving into a block), monotype (one-of-a-kind prints made by layering objects on a plate), and intaglio (scratching an image into a surface). You'll learn all this as well as how to measure and tear paper, mixing and applying ink, and the basics of using the printing press.
Ages: 16+
All supplies and materials will be provided.
Sampler classes DO NOT include open studio time.
This class is Pay What You Can with a suggested price of $250.
Will be available to register on Monday, March 30 at 8:00am.
Clay • Adult • 5-Week Studio Sampler • SUN (May 31 - June 28) • Pay What You Can • HILL
with Greg Belfor
Always wanted to get involved in a pottery studio, but didn't know where to start? This class is a great intro to the studio in 5 short weeks!
This class is intended to get you familiar with the basics of wheel-throwing and hand-building. Students will have 2 weeks of throwing instruction, one week of trimming, one week of hand-building, and one week of glazing. This class is ideal for those who have limited experience and want to learn the basics of the pottery studio, with a short instructor demo and hands-on assistance each week.
Please note: This class does not include Open Lab hours or additional clay.
Ages 16+ to register
Class meets weekly on SUNDAYS.
All pieces will be fired to Cone 6 in a reduction kiln.
This class is Pay What You Can with a suggested price of $200
Will be available to register on Monday, March 30 at 8:00am.
Will run
Hand-building Camp • Ages 7-9 • June 1 - June 5 • 9AM-12PM • HILL
Ages: 7 - 9
Join us for clay camp, where kids learn the basics of ceramics hand-building. Campers will experiment with low-fire clay and discover ways to build functional pottery as well as creative sculpture — monsters and mugs, nature-inspired works, zoo creatures, and anything they dream up. Each day, we spend most of the time learning techniques and creating, with a quick break in the middle for snacks, outdoor activities, and games.
Supervised Lunch / Extended Pick-Up/Drop-off:Each student enrolled in camp can sign up for supervised lunch. Bring your own lunch to enjoy between morning and afternoon camps (12pm-1pm). The fee for this add-on program is $25 per week.
This camp will be available to register at 8:00AM on Monday, February 2.
Hand-building Sculpture Camp • Ages 13-16 • June 1 - June 5 • 9AM-12PM • MAIN
Ages: 13 - 16
These sculpture camps for preteens and teens are focused on the more advanced and specialized hand-building techniques. Students will get to experiment with a variety of sculptural forms to create beautiful and unique art pieces. Beginner potters welcome!
Supervised Lunch / Extended Pick-Up/Drop-off:Each student enrolled in camp can sign up for supervised lunch. Bring your own lunch to enjoy between morning and afternoon camps (12pm-1pm). The fee for this add-on program is $25 per week.
This camp will be available for registration at 8:00AM on Monday, February 2.