Annex Studios
May Enrollment Now Open!☺
Additional Information + Offerings:
Ceramics 1 – Beginners Class
The Ceramics 1, Beginners Class, will introduce students to the foundational knowledge of ceramic making. Students will experience the ceramic creative process from start to finish; ☻☺ Ball of clay → Finished work of ART ☻☺. This class will cover; what is clay?, essential clay concepts + terminology, exploration of a variety of hand building techniques; pinch pots, coils, slabs, and leading into an introduction to wheel throwing. Together we will explore the elements of art; line, shape, form, texture, space, value and color. Students can also expect to learn the ‘potter’s language’, clay care + maintenance, essential ceramic tools, studio safety and etiquette, surfacing techniques, glazing + finishing techniques, types of firing, and even a bit of ceramic history. Ceramics 1 is a 6-week class, designed to build the foundation of a student’s ceramic education and experience.
When?
Wednesday Mornings from 10am-1pm
May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8.
Price: $150
Included in price:
- ☺ Ceramics 1: 6 Week Class
- ☺ 1 – 25lbs bag of clay
- ☺ 1 Shelf in Studio to store work, tools + clay
- ☺ Selection of Studio Glazes
- ☺ Kiln space for course creations
- ☺ Access to open studio hours [in addition to class time]
- ☺ Access to additional learning materials
Ceramics 2 – Intermediate Class
The Ceramics 2, Intermediate Class, will build on concepts covered in our Ceramics 1, Beginners Course, with more advanced instruction. Students will explore more technical concepts such as shrinkage calculations and glaze chemistry. Students will be encouraged to innovate and follow their own creative vision. Guided instruction at this level will be individualized, at times, to suit the needs of the student; whether they are pursuing wheel thrown functional ware or hand-built sculptures. Ceramics 2 is a month-long course, designed to continue your ceramic education and experience. The prerequisite to this course is our Ceramics 1 Class, or for folks who have excelled past a ‘beginner’ and still need guided instruction. ☻☺
When?
Tuesday Evenings in May from 5pm-8pm
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 31
Price: $120
Included in Price:
- ☻ Ceramics 2: 4-week Class
- ☻ 1 – 25lbs bag of clay
- ☻ 1 Shelf in Studio to store work, tools + clay
- ☻ Selection of Studio Glazes
- ☻ Kiln space for course creations
- ☻ Access to open studio hours [in addition to class time]
- ☻ Access to additional learning materials
We also offer Monthly Memberships!
Monthly Membership Details:
Annex Studios offers Monthly Memberships for ceramic artists who do not need instruction and wish to work independently.
Price: $100/month
Included in Price:
☺ Access to Annex Ceramics Studio during ‘Open Studio’ times
☺ Access to Annex Ceramics Studio Equipment; slab roller, wheels, glazes, extruder, kiln and our community tools + resources
☺ 1 Storage Shelf
☺ Kiln Space
☺ 10% off Classes + Workshops
Notes:
- Clay is not included in price. Clay is available for purchase, al-a-carte
Notes for all participants:
Materials to bring to class:
☻ Sketchbook/Notebook
☻ Apron
☻ Toolkits
Al-aCarte Items:
☻ Kemper Toolkits: $20
☻ 25lbs bag of clay: $20
Additional Info/Recommendations:
☺ The Ceramic Studio can be a dirty space. Students may want to bring a change of clothes/shoes and maybe a towel.
☺ Toolkits are available for purchase at the front desk of Taylor Books.
