Adult & Teen Clay Classes
Ceramics Level 1
This class is for adult students (ages 18+) with little to no experience in ceramics. In this series, you’ll learn the basic methods of working with clay including important terminology, tools, handbuilding techniques, surface decoration techniques, and have an introduction to throwing on the wheel.
Students will have the opportunity for open studio time during Foundry open hours if needed. Students will typically complete around 3-5 pieces to fire and glaze, all finished pieces will be available for pick-up 2-3 weeks after the classes. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.
Classes are 6 weeks, 2.5 hours per week
$250 + $25 Studio Fee
Limited to 6 students
Classes resume in the Fall!
Ceramics Level 2 Prerequisite required
This class is only open to students 18+ that have taken Ceramics Level 1 and want to continue to build on their skills. In this session, students will continue to build on techniques learned in Ceramics Level 1. Students will also have the opportunity to tackle lidded forms, pouring forms, and sets of multiples. Glazing will be covered in more detail and the firing process will be discussed in depth. Class syllabus is subject to change depending on students' goals.
Students will have the opportunity for open studio time during Foundry open hours if needed.
If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.
Classes are 6 weeks, 2.5 hours per week
$250 + $25 Studio Fee
Limited to 6 students
Classes resume in the Fall!
Workshops
Rectangular Planter
Friday, May 30 | 11:30am to 1:30pm | $45
Come play in the mud at the Foundry Art Centre as you create your own rectangular planter! Whether it be succulents, herbs, or tropical plants, your plant babies will love the new home that you create for them in this workshop. You’ll roll up your sleeves and get dirty with clay as you learn the process of hand building with clay slabs. You will form, decorate, and glaze your piece all in one night. Your fired and finished planter will be ready for pick-up two to three weeks after the workshop. This class is for adult students (ages 18+) with little to no experience in ceramics. All supplies provided. Dress to be messy! If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.
Adult Introduction to Wheel Throwing
Friday, June 20 | 11:30am to 1:30pm | $50
Are you ready to throw down? After this workshop, you will be! Christine Tavares will guide you in the basics of how to throw on the potter's wheel by learning how to center, open, pull and make small cups and bowls. Students will typically complete 2 pieces to glaze and fire. You pick your colors, and Christine will glaze it for you. Usually pottery is ready for pick-up in 2 weeks but sometimes it takes a little longer. This class is for adult students (ages 18+) with little to no experience in ceramics. All supplies provided. Dress to be messy! (This is a one-day class). If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.
Adult Introduction to Wheel Throwing
Friday, July 11 | 11:30am to 1:30pm | $50
Are you ready to throw down? After this workshop, you will be! Christine Tavares will guide you in the basics of how to throw on the potter's wheel by learning how to center, open, pull and make small cups and bowls. Students will typically complete 2 pieces to glaze and fire. You pick your colors, and Christine will glaze it for you. Usually pottery is ready for pick-up in 2 weeks but sometimes it takes a little longer. This class is for adult students (ages 18+) with little to no experience in ceramics. All supplies provided. Dress to be messy! (This is a one-day class). If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.
New to the Foundry – Monthly Community Clay Studio Memberships
Monthly Community Clay Studio Memberships allow pottery enthusiasts the opportunity to work independently in a fully equipped clay studio at their own pace. Members will have full access to the pottery wheels, equipment, tools, and glazes. Twenty-five pounds of white mid-fire clay is included with a monthly membership. Members will also be granted a 34” x 14” shelf space of their own on which to keep projects in process, personal tools, etc.
Clay Studio Members will have the opportunity to be in studio as much as they desire during the Foundry Art Centre’s open business hours (Tuesday-Saturday 10 am to 5 pm). While it is a rare occurrence, the Community Clay Studio may be closed to members occasionally for large classes or special events. Members will be given access to the Open Studio Calendar and closures will be posted with plenty of notice so that plans can be made accordingly.
Bisque and glaze firings will happen weekly, and glazed pottery is usually ready for pick-up in 1-2 weeks (sometimes it is longer depending on the class schedules at the Foundry).
Monthly membership to the Foundry Art Centre Community Clay Studio is $125 per month.
*If you are new to the Foundry Clay Program, please call Christine Tavares for more information. (636) 255-6188
REFUNDS & CANCELLATIONS
Limited seats available and advanced registration required so sign up today to secure your creative seat. The Foundry Art Centre does not make up or refund classes if a student misses a class. Accommodations can be made for cancellations 14 days prior to the date of the workshop. Please contact program coordinator Christine Tavares with any concerns.
For more information contact Christine Tavares, Program Coordinator, at ctavares@foundryartcentre.org
