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Clay • Adult • Level I Wheel • WED (Aug 26 - Oct 14) • $270 • EAST
with Greg Belfor
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.
PLEASE NOTE: This class runs for 3.5 hours, which includes 1 hour of work time at the end of each class period. You will not have access to the studio outside of the scheduled class time. You will also not have access to the Groundworks other locations.
Ages: 16 and above
Class meets weekly on WEDNESDAYS
Does NOT include Firing Fees. For details on our Firing Fees, please click here: https://www.groundworksartlab.org/firing-fees
All pieces will be fired to Cone 6 in an oxydation kiln.
Will be available to register on Monday, July 27 at 8:00am.
Clay • Adult • Level I Hand-building • WED (Aug 26 - Oct 14) • $270 • EAST
with Beatrice Chavez
Level I Hand-building for students wanting to explore the basic techniques for hand-building functional, sculptural, or decorative pieces.
Learn about the various hand-building tools, and the three basic hand-building techniques: pinching, coiling, and slab rolling through a series of self-guided projects.
PLEASE NOTE: This class runs for 3.5 hours, which includes 1 hour of work time at the end of each class period. You will not have access to the studio outside of the scheduled class time. You will also not have access to the Groundworks other locations.
Ages: 16 and above
Class meets weekly on WEDNESDAYS
Does NOT include Firing Fees. For details on our Firing Fees, please click here: https://www.groundworksartlab.org/firing-fees
All pieces will be fired to Cone 6 in an oxydation kiln.
Will be available to register on Monday, July 27 at 8:00am.
Clay • Adult • Level II Wheel • WED (Aug 26 - Oct 14) • $280 • EAST
with Sam Watkins
This class is great for students who already have some experience with clay and are looking to take the next step.
The demonstrations for this class go beyond the basics. Students will learn how to make more complex forms and techniques including: altered forms, lidded jars, throwing off-the-hump, sgraffito, and more.
(Please check the class prerequisites before enrolling)
PLEASE NOTE: This class runs for 3.5 hours, which includes 1 hour of work time at the end of each class period. You will not have access to the studio outside of the scheduled class time. You will also not have access to the other Groundworks locations.
Ages: 16 and above
Class meets weekly on WEDNESDAYS
For details on our Firing Fees, please click here: https://www.groundworksartlab.org/firing-fees
All pieces will be fired to Cone 6 in an oxydation kiln.
Will be available to register on Monday, July 27 at 8:00am.
BAL • Adult • LETTERPRESS PRESSURE PRINTING CARDS • Sat (Sep 5) • $120 • East
with Seko Robl
BAL board members Greg and Julia once again offer a class in creative letterpress, taking the greeting card to new levels! Students both in the beginning stages of learning letterpress plus those with more experience will enjoy this playful but exciting departure from traditional card printing. The class will print cards on Crane Lettra, a cardstock that works well for letterpress. Participants will have an option to print some cards that are debossed (blind stamped) with a geometric pattern on the card front that has a blank area for the message. And participants will have an option to print some cards with a background color. Class is limited to six participants, and each person will take home 10 cards. Theme is open: birthday, fall, holiday, new year, thank you, etc
Ages: 16+
This class takes place at Groundworks East (3063 E. Sterling Cir)
Will be available to register on Monday, July 27 at 8:00am.
BAL • Adult • OPEN WORKSHOP IN THE LETTERPRESS STUDIOS • Wed ( Sep 9) • $50 • EAST
with Julia Seko
The Book Arts League is excited to announce that we will now offer open studio hours! Our shop will be available monthly for you to print your work. Below are the upcoming open studio dates. BAL board members will be your hosts and will assist you with your printing projects. Please bring your own paper and get ready to print! Book Arts League Members please RSVP to bal.workshops@gmail.com. If you are not a Book Arts League Member, register here!
WEDNESDAY September 9 — 4:30-6:30PM
WEDNESDAY October 14 — 4:30-6:30PM
Clay • Adult • 5-Week Hand-building Sampler • TUE (Sept. 29 - Oct. 27) • Pay What You Can • EAST
with Emily Riggs
Always wanted to try hand-building, 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 hand-building. Students will learn techniques like pinching, coiling, and building with slabs. This class is ideal for those who have limited experience, but are looking to learn more 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
This class is Pay What You Can with a suggested price of $200.
Class meets weekly on FRIDAYS.
All pieces will be fired to Cone 6 in a oxydation kiln.
Will be available to register on Monday, July 27 at 8:00am.
BAL • Adult • SOFTCOVER BOOK WITH NEEDLEPOINT DESIGN WORKSHOP • Sat (Oct 3) • $120 • East
with Brenda Gallagher
Join Brenda Gallagher to make a simple pamphlet stitch notebook with cardstock covers. To design the cover of the book, students will experiment with different embroidery stitches to make patterns. We'll practice our embroidery skills before moving to final book covers. An entire rainbow spectrum of embroidery floss will be available for you to choose the perfect colors for your design. Designs can be simple shapes, letters or anything you can imagine! Photos attached.
The Book Arts League is a Colorado-based community of individuals who share an interest in letterpress printing, calligraphy, and bookbinding.
(kids 12+ must be accompanied by an adult)
All supplies and materials will be provided.
Will be available to register on Monday, July 27 at 8:00am.
BAL • Adult • OPEN WORKSHOP IN THE LETTERPRESS STUDIOS • Wed (Oct 14) • $50 • EAST
with Julia Seko
The Book Arts League is excited to announce that we will now offer open studio hours! Our shop will be available monthly for you to print your work. Below are the upcoming open studio dates. BAL board members will be your hosts and will assist you with your printing projects. Please bring your own paper and get ready to print! Book Arts League Members please RSVP to bal.workshops@gmail.com. If you are not a Book Arts League Member, register here!
WEDNESDAY September 9 — 4:30-6:30PM
WEDNESDAY October 14 — 4:30-6:30PM