Description

This is a tentative course. Registrations will be accepted if it becomes official.

Ceramics: Intro / BeginningInstructor: Monica Rickhoff Wilson
Jump into the world of clay!This course is tailored for beginners who want to learn the fundamentals of ceramics in a supportive community environment.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN• Core TechniquesHands-on practice with handbuilding,wheel-throwing, surface decoration, basic glaze mixing and glazeapplication guided by the instructor.• Studio EssentialsThe use of tools, clay materials, and workspace setup.• Best PracticesEssential studio etiquette and safety precautions.
What’s Included:25 lbs. of clay, standard firing and glazing supplies, and kiln services.
What to Bring:Please bring a basic pottery toolkit to the first session (commonly found at Blick, Michael’s, or Amazon).
Level 1Tuesdays, September 8 - November 246:30 pm - 9:30 pm, 12 sessions$418 Members, $458 Guests$95 Materials/Studio Fee

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Ceramic Arts Materials List

Basic Materials to bring to class:

• Basic Pottery Tool Kit (sold on Amazon.com or Blick.com)
• Apron (or wear something that can get dirty)
• Small plastic bucket
• Rags
• Gloves
• Dust mask

BBAC Ceramics Studio Policies/ProceduresCeramics students are required to follow all department policies and procedures.BBAC ceramics classes and open studios are intended to introduce and further the education experience, and are not intended to take the place of a personal studio and/or production studio. Students may not bring in work created outside of the BBAC to be bisque-fired, glazed, or glaze-fired at the BBAC.

Purchasing Extra Clay at the BBACOne 25 lb. bag of clay is included with your class. BBAC offers the service of purchasing
additional clay (one bag at a time) at the beginning of your class time.
• Purchase limit is two, 25 lb. bags per term
• Each 25 lb. bag of Wheat Stone is $22


Ceramics Open Studio - No InstructionOpen Studio time is available for current term students registered for a ceramics class of 12 hours or more. Open studios begin the second week of classes and end the week before the term ends. Students can sign up beginning the first week of classes and throughout the term on a rotation basis.

Course Medium

Ceramic Arts

Location

Studio 9/Ceramics at BBAC Campus

Instructor

Monica Wilson