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Youth Session 5 • Preteen Wheel • MON (Aug. 26 - Oct. 14) • Pro-rated 7 week class • Pay What You Can • HILL
with Nora Blair
Great for students that are brand new to the wheel as well as those that are working to improve their throwing skills!
Students will practice wheel-throwing on the potter's wheel as well as create hand-built pieces using the slab roller and extruder. On the final class, students will learn about glazing their pieces. Classes take place downstairs in the Pottery Lab.
Ages: 8-11
Class meets weekly on MONDAYS
This class is Pay What You Can.
Note: There is no class Sept. 2. The studio will be closed for Labor Day. This is a 3 week pro-rated class.
Will be available to register on Friday, August 2 at 8:00am.
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Youth Session 5 • Preteen Wheel • WED (Aug. 28 - Oct. 16) • Pay What You Can • MAIN
with Jesse Perez
Great for students that are brand new to the wheel as well as those that are working to improve their throwing skills!
Students will practice wheel-throwing on the potter's wheel as well as create hand-built pieces using the slab roller and extruder. On the final class, students will learn about glazing their pieces. Classes take place downstairs at our Hill location.
Ages: 8-11
Class meets weekly on WEDNESDAYS
This class is Pay What You Can.
Will be available to register onFriday, August 2 July 29 at 8:00am.
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Adult Session 5 • Level I Wheel • THUR (Aug. 29 - Oct. 17) • HILL
with Marley Carrington-Mauer
For students that have never touched clay to those still learning the basics.
This class will cover the basic “how tos” of pottery. Students will learn the foundations of throwing, including how to confidently center, pull, and trim pots on the wheel. The class will also cover basic glazing techniques, attaching handles, and how to track your pieces through the studio.
Ages: 16 and above
Class meets weekly on THURSDAY
Note: This class will meet at the Hill location at 1010 Aurora Avenue. You will only have open lab access at the same studio as your class.
Does NOT include Firing Fees. For details on our Firing Fees, please click here: https://www.groundworksartlab.org/firing-fees
Will be available to register on Friday, August 2 at 8:00am.
Youth Session 5B • Youth Hand-building • MON (Sept. 23 - Oct. 14) • MAIN
with No Instructor
Welcome to the world of pottery! This class is designed for young children that are new to clay and working to develop their skills in hand-building. Students will create fun and unique projects in functional and sculptural forms. Children will learn to build strong, hollow pieces and will slip and paint their own work. Join us for these weekly classes where kids can get messy, learn about clay, and make new friends!
Bring imagination into form through basic clay techniques and creative problem-solving. Instructors will encourage students to try new things and make vibrant works of art. Students will slip and paint their own work.
Ages: 5 - 9
Will be available to register on Friday, August 2 at 8:00am.
Youth Session 5B • Family Clay • MON (Sept. 23 - Oct. 14) • HILL
with Jinna Lincoln
The Family Clay Class is a great opportunity for children to work together with an adult to make hand-built pottery!
Students will learn a variety of hand-building techniques, using tools, textures, stamps, and molds. Instructor will lead students in both functional and sculptural pottery projects and students will paint each finished piece with colored slips. Emphasis is on working on a project as a family. This is a fun class, built around community and creativity!
Please note registration is for 1 child and their adult. If you have more family members that want to get involved, please send an email to registration@groundworksartlab.org!
Ages: 4+
Will be available to register on Friday, August 2 at 8:00am.
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Adult Session 5B • Whimsical Mugs • MON (Sept. 23 - Oct. 14) • EAST
with Ella Mernyk
Learn how to build mugs with a twist of whimsy!
Add a twist of whimsy to each one-of-a kind mug in this class. Start by learning how to build a mug with slabs, followed by demos on how to make your mug come alive - facial features, handles, decoration, color - all in high fire clay. Create a fun companion for morning coffee or afternoon tea.
This class takes place at Groundworks EAST at 3063 Sterling Circle, Boulder, CO. The EAST studio has a separate classroom for this class.
This class meets weekly for 4 weeks on MONDAYS.
Class does NOT include additional open lab time or clay. All work must be completed during class time.
Ages: 16 and above
Will be available to register on Monday, July 29 at 8:00am.
Adult Session 5B • Exploring the Animal Figure • TUE (Sept 24 - Oct 15) • HILL
with Erica Ursich
Join us as we explore the intricate nature of realistic animal sculpture. This course will study anatomy, pose and textures to reflect life like representations of animal forms. We will mostly be focusing on cats and dogs, so feel free to bring reference photos of your pets, however, we can accommodate similar types of animals (4 legged and furry!) if you have a different critter in mind.
This class takes place at Groundworks HILL at 1010 Aurora Ave, Boulder, CO in the upstairs hand-building classroom.
This class meets weekly for 4 weeks on TUESDAYS.
Class does NOT include additional open lab time or clay. All work must be completed during class time.
Ages: 16+
Will be available to register on Monday , July 29 at 8:00am.
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Youth Session 5B • Youth Hand-building • WED (Sept. 25 - Oct. 16) • HILL
with Grace Flaherty
Welcome to the world of pottery! This class is designed for young children that are new to clay and working to develop their skills in hand-building. Students will create fun and unique projects in functional and sculptural forms. Children will learn to build strong, hollow pieces and will slip and paint their own work. Join us for these weekly classes where kids can get messy, learn about clay, and make new friends!
Bring imagination into form through basic clay techniques and creative problem-solving. Instructors will encourage students to try new things and make vibrant works of art. Students will slip and paint their own work.
Ages: 5 - 9
Will be available to register on Friday, August 2 at 8:00am.
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