Summer Adult Class Schedule

Registration for Classes begins March 29th.

Full payment must be made at time of registration. There is a $15 withdrawal fee. Notice of withdrawal must be received no later than 7 days prior to the first day of class. No refunds will be given after that time. Please do not ask for credit.

Experienced students new to ClayWays must take an all level class before joining an intermediate/advanced pottery class.

Classes are limited to 14 students in wheel and 12 students in Handbuilding. Classes fill up quickly, especially wheel. Classes that do not have the minimum number of students to have the class make will be delayed or cancelled.

3-WEEK SHORT TERM WHEEL THROWING (Beginners)

DAY	TIME	DATES	INSTRUCTOR	COST
FRI.	6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.	April 11, 18, 25	Joan Williams	$115
FRI.	6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.	May 16, 23, 30	Joan Williams	$115

Gather some friends and try this together- we think you’ll like it! ClayWays is offering a shorter class for those people who have always wanted to try the potter’s wheel but didn’t want to make an 8-10 week commitment until they were sure they liked it. People who have never worked in clay are welcome. You will learn the basics of wheel throwing and how to underglaze your pieces. The class fee includes instruction, clay, glazing, and firing. Tools will be provided. (This class does not have open studio hours).

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7-WEEK SESSION HANDBUILDING

DAY	TIME	DATES	INSTRUCTOR	COST
MON	6:30 pm – 9:30 pm	May 12 – June 23	Kris Asthalter	$185
TUE*	10am to 1pm * 1pm - 4pm	May15 – June 7 June 8 – June 26	Christie Rodgers	$185
TUE	6:30 pm – 9:30 pm	May 13 – June 24	Kate Nelson	$185
THUR*	10am to 1pm * 1pm - 4pm	May15 – June 7 June 8 – June 26	Kris Asthalter	$185

*morning classes will switch to afternoon 1 - 4pm beginning the week of June 9th.

We are no longer able to accommodate large tile projects by advanced students.

In handbuilding, you will be introduced to several methods of constructing with clay. Instructors will show you projects involving slabs, coils, and extruded shapes (think big Play-Doh Fun Factory). You’ll learn how to glaze your pots as well. Beginning students may use a low-fire white or terra cotta claybody only. As an intermediate student, you will move on to more intricate projects- the sky‘s the limit! (Actually, the sizes of our kilns are your limit.). Intermediate/advanced students may use either low-fire or high-fire claybodies. Your class fee includes glazing and firing of 4000 cubic inches of pottery.

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7 WEEK SESSION WHEEL THROWING

DAY	TIME	DATES	INSTRUCTOR	COST
MON.	6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.	May 12 – June 23	Patty Creamer	$185
TUES.	6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.	May 13 – June 24	John Vela	$185
WED.*	9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.* 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	May 14 – June 10 June 11 - June 25	Kelly Hill	$185
WED	6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.	May 14 – June 25	Kelly Hill	$185
THUR. I/A only	6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.	May 15 – June 26	John Vela	$185
SAT.**	9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	May 10 – June 28	Kit Adams	$210
SUN	9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	May 18 – June 29	Kit Adams	$185
I/A= classes for intermediate and advanced students. If not indicated, new beginners and all levels are allowed. Wed. morning wheel will switch to afternoon (1 pm to 4 pm) beginning June 11th. **Saturday class is 8 weeks long

Beginners will learn basic wheel skills: centering, opening, pulling, shaping, trimming and finishing, as well as glazing. As a beginner, you will be making variations on the basic cylinder, such as mugs, vases, and bowls. We suggest taking at least 4 sessions before moving up to an intermediate/advanced wheel throwing class. Your instructor will help you assess your skill level. Before registering for an intermediate class, you need to master the basic throwing skills. The intermediate/ advanced students will be learning more advanced functional and decorative projects such as dinnerware, lidded jars and casseroles, goblets, two-piece vases, lamps, etc. Only cone 10 clay bodies may be used in wheel classes. Your class fee includes glazing and firing of 4000 cubic inches of pottery.

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8-WEEK SESSION OPEN STUDIO

DAY	TIME	DATES	INSTRUCTOR	COST
Everyday (I/A only)	Studio Hours	May 10 –June 29	No Instruction	$210

The ClayWays student who has taken several classes already, knows the system, and simply wishes to make pottery a hobby, may take Open Studio instead of another class. You must have Kit’s okay to take open studio. You must have taken at least four 8 to 10-week sessions to qualify to take Open Studio. This class is strictly for hobbyist potters, and not for production. You need to understand that even though there is no supervision, you must follow all studio rules. Your fee includes glazing and firing of 4000 cubic inches of pottery.

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Parent / Child Hand Building Class

DAY	TIME	DATES	INSTRUCTOR	COST
SUN	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 3 week session	April 13, 20, 27	Terri Gray or Kelly Hill	3 weeks sessions for $115 for 2 people $45 for each add’l person
		May 4, 18, 25 (no class May 11)

You and your child will be learning coil, pinch and slab methods of handbuilding with clay. You will be making projects such as masks, mugs, and animal rattles. You will also be underglazing (painting) your own pieces.

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Other Good Stuff

ClayWays Birthday Parties,
Scouting Groups & Adult Groups

ClayWays is a great place to do a fun clay project as part of your child’s birthday celebration, or heck, for that matter, your birthday! We also schedule sessions for scout troops to make a project and learn about the process of making and firing pottery. We schedule parties and groups for kids, ages 6 and up, or adults (group size of 6 minimum).

Cost: $20.00 per person per 1.5 hr, plus a $20 set up fee for groups of 6-12,
or $22 per person per hour, plus $30 set up fee for groups of 13 or more.

Call ClayWays for information and to schedule your party. 512-459-6445

Kiln Firings We no longer offer firing services of any kind.

Registration starts March 29, 2008 for the Summer Session that starts the week of May 10, 2008

ClayWays Studio Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Gallery Hours:
Monday - Friday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Summer Adult Class Schedule

3-WEEK SHORT TERM WHEEL THROWING (Beginners)

7-WEEK SESSION HANDBUILDING

7 WEEK SESSION WHEEL THROWING

8-WEEK SESSION OPEN STUDIO

Parent / Child Hand Building Class

Other Good Stuff

ClayWays Birthday Parties, Scouting Groups & Adult Groups

Registration starts March 29, 2008 for the Summer Session that starts the week of May 10, 2008

Upcoming Workshops -->

ClayWays Birthday Parties,
Scouting Groups & Adult Groups