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Master Class with Mark Shapiro
Saturday, 8/21/10, 12:00 – 4:00 P.M. (1 class)
Members: $85 | Non-Members: $95
Instructor: Mark Shapiro | www.stonepoolpottery.com

The Arts Center welcomes master potter Mark Shapiro in this four hour workshop where students will have an opportunity to view a demonstration and participate hands-on. Mark will demonstrate his approach to making functional pottery, focusing on cups and handles as a way of exploring a simple and essential form that can offer detail, excitement, and visual complexity. This workshop is highly recommended to current pottery and sculpture students or any interested artist, as this is an opportunity to experience an educational and inspiring workshop with an internationally recognized regional artist. Early registration is highly recommended for this class.

The Potter's Wheel
Tuesdays, 9/14/2010 - 10/19/2010, 6:30 - 9:30 P.M. (6 classes)
Members: $162 | Non-Members: $180 | Studio Fee: $40
Instructor: John Visser

Wednesdays, 9/15/2010 - 10/20/2010, 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. (6 classes)
Members: $162 | Non-Members: $180 | Studio Fee: $40
Instructor: John Visser

Tuesdays, 10/26/2010 - 11/30/2010, 6:30 - 9:30 P.M. (6 classes)
Members: $162 | Non-Members: $180 | Studio Fee: $40
Instructor: John Visser

Wednesdays, 10/27/2010 - 12/1/2010, 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. (6 classes)
Members: $162 | Non-Members: $180 | Studio Fee: $40
Instructor: John Visser

Tuesdays, 12/7/2010 - 1/18/2010, 6:30 - 9:30 P.M. (6 classes)
Members: $162 | Non-Members: $180 | Studio Fee: $40
Instructor: John Visser

Wednesdays, 12/8/2010 - 1/19/2010, 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. (6 classes)
Members: $162 | Non-Members: $180 | Studio Fee: $40
Instructor: John Visser

In this all-levels course, students will learn how to "throw" on the potter's wheel and continue to develop wheel throwing skills, refine techniques, and explore the creative aspects of the medium.  Students will learn how to throw vases, bowls, pots and more!  Carving and slip trailing for surface decoration will embellish creations, which will be glazed and kiln-fired. This is a fun, hands-on course for any enthusiastic beginner or continuing student.


Pottery I
Monday, 10/4/2010 - 12/13/2010, 10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
NYS Tuition: $298 | Out-of-State: $788 | Studio Fee: $95
Instructor: Richard Reiner

Monday, 10/4/2010 - 12/13/2010, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
NYS Tuition: $298 | Out-of-State: $788 | Studio Fee: $95
Instructor: Richard Reiner

Thursday, 10/7/2010 - 12/16/2010, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
NYS Tuition: $298 | Out-of-State: $788 | Studio Fee: $95
Instructor: John Visser

Thursday, 10/7/2010 - 12/16/2010, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
NYS Tuition: $298 | Out-of-State: $788 | Studio Fee: $95
Instructor: John Visser

Saturday, 10/9/2010 - 12/18/2010, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
NYS Tuition: $272 | Out-of-State: $788 | Studio Fee: $95
Instructor: John Visser


This is a two credit course. Special registration polices apply; please call 273-0552. An introductory studio course in stoneware ceramics. Lectures, wheel throwing and hand-building will be used to explore the aesthetic, sculptural, and functional possibilities of clay. Techniques will be demonstrated and lectures will feature technical information on high-temperature firing and stoneware glazes.


Pottery II
Monday, 10/4/2010 - 12/13/2010, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
NYS Tuition: $298 | Out-of-State: $788 | Studio Fee: $95
Instructor: Colleen O'Sullivan

Tuesday, 10/5/2010 - 12/7/2010, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
NYS Tuition: $298 | Out-of-State: $788 | Studio Fee: $95
Instructor: John Visser

This 2 credit course will continue the development of the students’ skill set by emphasizing traditional potter’s techniques while encouraging experimentation.  Students may choose to focus on specific concepts or forms to foster a more concentrated learning experience. Class discussions will include the interactions between playfulness, form and function on the creative drive. This course involves the use of hand tools requiring fine motor coordination. Special registration polices apply; please call 273-0552.


Advanced Pottery
Monday, 10/4/2010 - 12/13/2010, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
NYS Tuition: $298 | Out-of-State: $788 | Studio Fee: $95
Instructor: Colleen O'Sullivan

Tuesday, 10/5/2010 - 12/7/2010, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
NYS Tuition: $298 | Out-of-State: $788 | Studio Fee: $95
Instructor: John Visser

This 2 credit course will seek to further identify the individual voice of the student potter. Participants will be challenged with problem solving exercises and will be guided to find ways to personalize their creative expression.   Individual interests/goals are welcome as we exchange ideas in the small group setting. This course involves the use of hand tools requiring fine motor coordination. Special registration polices apply; please call 273-0552.

New Techniques in Handbuilding
Tuesdays, 10/26/2010 - 12/14/2010, 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
Members: $189 | Non-Members: $210 | Studio Fee: $35
Instructor: Mary LaFleur

Learn how to build functional forms, such as a teapot, bird house, vase, or bowl using textured slabs of clay. You will create your own stamps to texture the clay, templates to design the shape of your pots and then build forms using soft and hardened slabs. You will learn to use the slab roller and extruder.  Your pots will be glazed and ready for everyday use.  This will be a creative experience for beginners and more advanced students.


Ceramic Sculpture
Tuesday, 10/5/2010 - 12/7/2010, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
NYS Tuition: $298 | Out-of-State: $788 | Studio Fee: $95
Instructor: To Be Announced

This is a two credit course. Special registration policies apply; please call 273-0552. This course is designed to explore the nature of sculpting and to help students learn the skills needed to create clay sculpture. Topics include the skills of coil building, slab building, pinch construction and the use of extruded forms. Students are expected to spend at least three hours a week working on their sculptures outside of class time.


Personalized Study in Clay
Thursdays, 8/19/10 – 10/7/10, 6:30 – 9:30 P.M. (8 classes)
Thursdays, 10/14/2010 - 12/30/2010, 6:30 - 9:30 P.M. (8 classes)
Members: $270 | Non-Members: $300 | Studio Fee: $60
Instructor: John Visser

This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced clay student to realize a personal goal in clay. Tell us what you want to learn and John will help you master it!  Working independently, students will pursue their own ceramic project objectives with John Visser, who has mastered the arts of throwing, hand building and sculptural ceramics. He will act as a resource providing expertise in support of the unique goals of each student and fostering creative thinking through demonstration, lecture, and discussions.


The Potter's Studio for Teens
Mondays, 10/18/2010 - 11/22/2010, 6:00 - 9:00 P.M.
Members: $162 | Non-Members: $180 | Studio Fee: $40
Instructor: Katherine Tholl

If you think the Potter's Studio is the place for you, don't miss this chance to work with a professional potter on the potter's wheel, sculpting and hand-forming.  You will work with food safe clay and glazes to create beautiful pieces of work and you will be encouraged to experiment with everything you do.  Our studio is lead free.


Clay for Kids
Saturdays, 9/25/2010 - 10/23/2010, 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. (4 classes)
Members: $108 | Non-Members: $132 | Studio Fee: $20
Instructor: Katherine Tholl
No class 10/16.

Saturdays, 10/30/2010 - 11/20/2010, 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. (4 classes)
Members: $108 | Non-Members: $132 | Studio Fee: $20
Instructor: Katherine Tholl

Play with clay! In this exciting weekend workshop for kids, students will learn to hand build with pinch pots, coils, and slabs. We will combine these three basic techniques to construct fun and whimsical creations with emphasis on form and texture. Each student will bring several glazed and finished creations.


Ceramics Sampler
Sunday, 9/19/2010 - 9/19/2010, 12:00 - 2:00 P.M.
Members: $27 | Non-Members: $30
Instructor: John Visser

Sunday, 12/12/2010 - 12/12/2010, 12:00 - 2:00 P.M.
Members: $27 | Non-Members: $30 | Studio Fee: $0
Instructor: John Visser

Want to get a feel for pottery and ceramics before committing to a full class? Sign up for a sampler class, where you'll see the studio spaces, experiment with clay (and the wheel, if you're up for it!) and learn about upcoming ceramics classes. Samplers are for absolute beginners and materials are provided.


Clay for the Terrified
Wednesdays, 9/29/2010 - 11/3/2010, 6:00 - 9:00 P.M.
Members: $162 | Non-Members: $180 | Studio Fee: $35
Instructor: Mary LaFleur

A great introductory class for those who want to try pottery, but aren't really "feelin' the wheel!" This class will explore ceramic surface decoration on tiles and on hand built vessels using homemade stamps. With the use of templates, students will construct and glaze unique clay pieces. Try your hand slab building and make a a bird house or box. There will be several hand building and glazing demonstrations, as well as ample time to work on your own. No prior clay knowledge required, just courage to try a something new and get a little messy!