Ceramics, Pottery and Sculpture

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Each series includes 25lbs. of clay, glazes and firing except #404, #408, #409 & #423

PLEASE NOTE: Pottery class numbers 401, 402, 403, 405, 406, 407, 411, 413 and 414 are
limited to SIX students per class due to the number of wheels. Please call for availability
before signing up for one of these classes.

#401 Beginning Pottery: On and Off the Wheel
Instructor: Julie Baxter

In this six week course you will learn the basic steps to successfully make ceramic
objects, such as bowls, vases and sculpture. We will learn the basics of hand building,
pinching, coiling and slabs, and also learn to "throw" a pot on the wheel. Starting
with wedging the clay and continuing through centering, opening and pulling up (throwing),
you will make bowls and cylinders. To complete the process, you will trim your work and then
glaze it. This is a small class concentrating on individual attention.

Dates: 6 Weeks, Monday, 9:30am-12:00noon
#401A: September 19-October 24
#401B: October 31-December 5
#401C: January 2-February 6
#401D: February 13-March 19
#401E: March 26-April 30
Fee: $170/Members $210/Nonmembers

Beginning Pottery

401A - Members $170.00 401A - Non Members $210.00 401B - Members $170.00 401B - Non Members $210.00 401C - Members $170.00 401C - Non Members $210.00 401D - Members $170.00 401D - Non Members $210.00 401E - Members $170.00 401E - Non Members $210.00

 

#402 Pottery: All Levels
Instructor: Julie Baxter

This six week class is for students at all levels from beginning to advanced. We will work
on the basics of hand building and "throwing" a pot on the wheel and continue according to
each student's abilities. Since the class is small there is a lot of individual attention.

Dates: 6 Weeks, Wednesday, 6:00-8:30pm
#402A: September 21-October 26
#402B: November 2-December 7
#402C: January 4-February 8
#402D: February 15-March 21
#402E: March 28-May 2
Fee: $170/Members $210/Nonmembers

Pottery: All Levels

402A - Members $170.00 402A - Non Members $210.00 402B - Members $170.00 402B - Non Members $210.00 402C - Members $170.00 402C - Non Members $210.00 402D - Members $170.00 402D - Non Members $210.00 402E - Members $170.00 402E - Non Members $210.00

 

#403 Intermediate/Advanced Pottery
Instructor: Julie Baxter

In this six week course you will learn to make bigger, better and more consistent
pots either through hand building or on the potter's wheel. Each class will start with a
demonstration of a particular technique for both hand building and wheel work. We will
work on surface decoration and different finishes for the pots and many glazing techniques.
You will be able to work on varied projects or projects may be assigned. Since the class is
small there is a lot of individual attention.

Dates: 6 Weeks, Monday, 1:00-3:30pm
#403A: September 19-October 24
#403B: October 31-December 5
#403C: January 2-February 6
#403D: February 13-March 19
#403E: March 26-April 30
Fee: $170/Members $210/Nonmembers

Intermediate Pottery

403A - Members $170.00 403A - Non Members $210.00 403B - Members $170.00 403B - Non Members $210.00 403C - Members $170.00 403C - Non Members $210.00 403D - Members $170.00 403D - Non Members $210.00 403E - Members $170.00 403E - Non Members $210.00

 

#404 Open Studio Pottery
The pottery studio will be open all day Fridays and Saturdays for students currently
enrolled in pottery or ceramics class. All clay must be purchased from the Venice
Art Center. Please remember to clean up the room when you leave. Pre-register as
space is limited.

Friday & Saturday, 9:30am-4:00pm
September 11-May 25
Fee: $15/Members $20/Nonmembers

Open Studio: Pottery

404A - Members $15.00 404A - Non Members $20.00

 

#405 Hand Building and Wheel Throwing: All Levels
Instructor: Walter Yovaish

Beginners start with various hand building techniques coil, pinch and slab methods
incorporating textural elements to enhance each piece. A glazing lecture
follows, explaining the many techniques available. When the first pieces are completed
a wheel throwing demonstration will be given for those who wish to learn
that aspect of ceramics. Experienced students will work on their chosen projects
exploring more deeply glazing and throwing or hand building techniques.

Dates: 5 Weeks, Tuesday, 9:30am-12:00noon, 1:00-3:30pm,
or 6:00-8:30pm
#405A: September 6-October 4, 9:30am-12:00noon
#405B: September 6-October 4, 1:00-3:30pm
#405C: September 6-October 4, 6:00-8:30pm
#405D: October 11-November 8, 9:30am-12:00noon
#405E: October 11-November 8, 1:00-3:30pm
#405F: October 11-November 8, 6:00-8:30pm
#405G: November 15-December 13, 9:30am-12:00noon
#405H: November 15-December 13, 1:00-3:30pm
#405I: November 15-December 13, 6:00-8:30pm
#405J: January 10-February 7, 9:30am-12:00noon
#405K: January 10-February 7, 1:00-3:30pm
#405L: January 10-February 7, 6:00-8:30pm
#405M: February 14-March 13, 9:30am-12:00noon
#405N: February 14-March 13, 1:00-3:30pm
#405O: February 14-March 13, 6:00-8:30pm
#405P: March 20-April 17, 9:30am-12:00noon
#405Q: March 20-April 17, 1:00-3:30pm
#405R: March 20-April 17, 6:00-8:30pm
#405S: April 24-May 22, 9:30am-12:00noon
#405T: April 24-May 22, 1:00-3:30pm
#405U: April 24-May 22, 6:00-8:30pm
Fee: $140/Members $190/Nonmembers

Hand Building and Wheel Throwing

405A - Members $140.00 405A - Non Members $190.00 405B - Members $140.00 405B - Non Members $190.00 405C - Members $140.00 405C - Non Members $190.00 405D - Members $140.00 405D - Non Members $190.00

Hand Building and Wheel Throwing

405E - Members $140.00 405E - Non Members $190.00 405F - Members $140.00 405F - Non Members $190.00 405G - Members $140.00 405G - Non Members $190.00 405H - Members $140.00 405H - Non Members $190.00

Hand Building and Wheel Throwing

405I - Members $140.00 405I - Non Members $190.00 405J - Members $140.00 405J - Non Members $190.00 405K - Members $140.00 405K - Non Members $190.00 405L - Members $140.00 405L - Non Members $190.00

Hand Building and Wheel Throwing

405M - Members $140.00 405M - Non Members $190.00 405N - Members $140.00 405N - Non Members $190.00 405O - Members $140.00 405O - Non Members $190.00 405P - Members $140.00 405P - Non Members $190.00

Hand Building and Wheel Throwing

405Q - Members $140.00 405Q - Non Members $190.00 405R - Members $140.00 405R - Non Members $190.00 405S - Members $140.00 405S - Non Members $190.00 405T - Members $140.00 405T - Non Members $190.00 405U - Members $140.00 405U - Non Members $190.00

 

#406 Pottery: Thursday Morning Class: Beginners Only
Instructor: Walter Yovaish

You will start with various hand building techniques that include coil, pinch and slab
methods incorporating textural elements to enhance the piece. A glazing lecture will
follow explaining the many techniques available. When the first pieces are completed a
wheel throwing demonstration will be given for those who wish to learn that aspect of ceramics.

Dates: 5 Weeks, Thursday, 9:30am-12:00noon
#406A: September 8-October 6
#406B: October 13-November 10
#406C: November 17-December 22 (no class 11/24)
#406D: January 12-February 9
#406E: February 16-March 15
#406F: March 22-April 19
#406G: April 26-May 24
Fee: $140/Members $190/Nonmembers

Pottery: Beginners Only

406A - Members $140.00 406A - Non Members $190.00 406B - Members $140.00 406B - Non Members $190.00 406C - Members $140.00 406C - Non Members $190.00 406D - Members $140.00 406D - Non Members $190.00

Pottery: Beginners Only

406E - Members $140.00 406E - Non Members $190.00 406F - Members $140.00 406F - Non Members $190.00 406G - Members $140.00 406G - Non Members $190.00

 

#407 Pottery: Thursday Afternoon or Evening: Experienced Students
Instructor: Walter Yovaish

This is a more challenging atmosphere and a chance for intermediate/advanced students to
explore various forms, shapes and design in clay as well as experiment with various glazing
techniques and applications.

Dates: 5 Weeks, Thursday, 1:00-3:30pm or 6:00-8:30pm
#407A: September 8-October 6, 1:00-3:30pm
#407B: September 8-October 6, 6:00-8:30pm
#407C: October 13-November 10, 1:00-3:30pm
#407D: October 13-November 10, 6:00-8:30pm
#407E: November 17-December 22 (no class 11/24), 1:00-3:30pm
#407F: November 17-December 22 (no class 11/24), 6:00-8:30pm
#407G: January 12-February 9, 1:00-3:30pm
#407H: January 12-February 9, 6:00-8:30pm
#407I: February 16-March 15, 1:00-3:30pm
#407J: February 16-March 15, 6:00-8:30pm
#407K: March 22-April 19, 1:00-3:30pm
#407L: March 22-April 19, 6:00-8:30pm
#407M: April 26-May 24, 1:00-3:30pm
#407N: April 26-May 24, 6:00-8:30pm
Fee: $140/Members $190/Nonmembers

Pottery: Advanced

407A - Members $140.00 407A - Non Members $190.00 407B - Members $140.00 407B - Non Members $190.00 407C - Members $140.00 407C - Non Members $190.00 407D - Members $140.00 407D - Non Members $190.00 407E - Members $140.00 407E - Non Members $190.00

Pottery: Advanced

407F - Members $140.00 407F - Non Members $190.00 407G - Members $140.00 407G - Non Members $190.00 407H - Members $140.00 407H - Non Members $190.00 407I - Members $140.00 407I - Non Members $190.00 407J - Members $140.00 407J - Non Members $190.00

Pottery: Advanced

407K - Members $140.00 407K - Non Members $190.00 407L - Members $140.00 407L - Non Members $190.00 407M - Members $140.00 407M - Non Members $190.00 407N - Members $140.00 407N - Non Members $190.00

 

#408 Raku Firing
Instructor: Amy Webber

This class is designed to fire pottery in the Raku method for pottery or sculpture. Bring in stoneware
and Raku clay pots to glaze and fire.

Dates: 2 weeks, Monday, 5:30-8:00pm
#408A: October 24 & 31
#408B: November 7 & 14
#408C: February 20 & 27
#408D: April 16 & 23
Fee: $75/Members $100/Nonmembers

Raku Firing

408A - Members $75.00 408A - Non Members $100.00 408B - Members $75.00 408B - Non Members $100.00 408C - Members $75.00 408C - Non Members $100.00 408D - Members $75.00 408D - Non Members $100.00

 

#409 Saggar Firing
Instructor: Amy Webber

This class is designed to fire pottery in the saggar method for pottery or sculpture. Learn how to achieve interesting results
by learning to build saggars and prepare and finish pots for the second day of class in which we will fire our pieces.

Dates: 2 weeks, Monday, 5:30-8:00pm
#409A: November 28 & December 5
Fee: $75/Members $100/Nonmembers

Saggar Firing

409A - Members $75.00 409A - Non Members $100.00

 

#410 Pottery Workshop From the Artist Within
Instructor: Amy Webber

So you have ideas on what you would like to make. Bring your ideas and we will use clay to
make them a reality through the use of the wheel and handbuilding methods. We will use
sketchbook drawings and other methods to help you achieve your goals.

Dates: 6 weeks, Monday, 5:30-8:00pm
#410A: January 9-February 13
Fee: $225/Members $275/Nonmembers

Pottery Workshop

410A - Members $225.00 410A - Non Members $275.00

 

#411 Pottery on the Wheel or Off for Saggar and Raku Firing
Instructor: Amy Webber

Learn to work on the wheel or perfect your wheel skills, which we will saggar, horsehair, and Raku fire.

Dates: 5 weeks, Monday, 5:30-8:00pm
#411A: March 5-April 9 (no class 3/19)
Fee: $190/Members $225/Nonmembers

Pottery:On or off the Wheel

411A - Members $190.00 411A - Non Members $225.00

 

#412 Clay Without the Wheel
Instructor: Pat Kelly

If you have a hankering to get your hands dirty and know that somewhere inside you
have that spark of creativity, then join the class that lets you explore the many facets
of clay. Hand building techniques allow you to develop and accomplish finished
ceramic creations without the frustration of learning the wheel. Simple glaze techniques
will be explored. You can be a success from day one. Watch your ideas become a reality.
All levels are welcome.

Dates: 5 weeks, Wednesday, 9;30am-12:00noon
#412A: September 7-October 5
#412B: October 12-November 9
#412C: November 16-December 14
#412D: January 11-February 8
#412E: February 15-March 14
#412F: March 21-April 18
#412G: April 25-May 23
Fee: $140/Members $190/Nonmembers

Clay Without the Wheel

412A - Members $140.00 412A - Non Members $190.00 412B - Members $140.00 412B - Non Members $190.00 412C - Members $140.00 412C - Non Members $190.00 412D - Members $140.00 412D - Non Members $190.00

Clay Without the Wheel

412E - Members $140.00 412E - Non Members $190.00 412F - Members $140.00 412F - Non Members $190.00 412G - Members $140.00 412G - Non Members $190.00

 

#413 Clay With or Without the Wheel
Instructor: Pat Kelly

An excellent class for beginning and advanced hand builders using various techniques to
make functional and non-functional pottery. Wheel throwing instruction will be there for intermediate
and advanced students. Knowledge of basic wheel throwing is required for wheel students.
Dates: 5 weeks, Wednesday, 1:00-3:30pm
#413A: September 7-October 5
#413B: April 11-May 9
Fee: $140/Members $190/Nonmembers

Clay with or Without the Wheel

413A - Members $140.00 413A - Non Members $190.00 413B - Members $140.00 413B - Non Members $190.00

 

#414 Lids, Handles and Multiples
Instructor: Pat Kelly

Instruction for intermediate and advanced wheel students in the “how-to” of fitting various
types of lids and making and placing handles on pots. In addition there will be instruction for
making multiples of the same shape and size as matching cups or bowls. Knowledge of basic
wheel throwing is required.

Dates: 5 weeks, Wednesday, 1:00-3:30pm
#414A: October 12-November 9
Fee: $140/Members $190/Nonmembers

Lids, Handles, Multiples

414A - Members $140.00 414A - Non Members $190.00

 

#415 Tables and Chairs
Instructor: Pat Kelly

Have fun creating small, down-right silly tables and chairs. With no redeeming value except maybe as a plant stand,
students will create free-standing doll size (it has to fit in the kiln) highly creative chairs and tables. The only requirement
is that you bring your capricious, zany self to class.

Dates: 5 weeks, Wednesday, 1:00-3:30pm
#415A: November 16-December 14
Fee: $140/Members $190/Nonmembers

Tables and Chairs

415A - Members $140.00 415A - Non Members $190.00

#416 Ceramic Mosaics
Instructor: Pat Kelly

Using a simple picture or sketch, students will create and complete a ceramic mosaic.
Starting with a plain slab of clay and finishing with brightly glazed pieces, the mosaic
will be mounted and grouted in the last class.
Supply list: Students are required to bring ½” thick plywood cut to 10” X 12”and a
simple picture or sketch for copying to clay.

Dates: 4 weeks, Wednesday, 1:00-3:30pm
#416A: January 11-February 1
Fee: $115/Members $165/Nonmembers

Ceramic Mosaics

416A - Members $115.00 416A - Non Members $165.00

#417 Easy Sculpture for the Garden, Patio or Lanai
Instructor: Pat Kelly

Using hand building techniques and, where possible, the potter’s wheel to build easy
sculptural pieces for the garden, patio or lanai. The emphasis will be on free-standing,
nonfigurative pieces that can incorporate plantings, water features or feeding stations for
birds and squirrels.

Dates: 5 weeks, Wednesday, 1:00-3:30pm
#417A: February 8-March 7
Fee: $140/Members $190/Nonmembers

Easy Sculpture

417A - Members $140.00 417A - Non Members $190.00

#418 Ikebana Vases
Instructor: Pat Kelly

Followers of the Japanese tradition of Ikebana flower arrangement who would
like to make their own vases will find the session timely. Hand building techniques
will be used to create vases for traditional and nontraditional Ikebana arrangements.

Dates: 4 weeks, Wednesday, 1:00-3:30pm
#418A: March 14-April 4
Fee: $115/Members $165/Nonmembers

Ikebana Vases

418A - Members $115.00 418A - Non Members $165.00

 

#420 Sculpture in Clay
Instructor: Nancy Heart

Make that piece of sculpture you’ve always wanted! You will learn the basic techniques
of sculpture. Class discussions include structure, composition, proportion, movement,
design, surface finish, transition between forms and modeling a smooth or textured surface,
which allow you to capture your ideas in clay. You will enjoy the “earthy” feeling of the medium
and learn to manipulate it with confidence. Be prepared with ideas, pictures, and sketches for
your first day of class to ensure you will reach your desired outcome. All levels welcome.
This class has a relaxing atmosphere and creativity is encouraged.

Dates: 6 weeks, dates and times below:
Tuesday, 9:30am-12:00noon
# 420A: October 18-November 22
#420B: November 29-January 3
#420C: January 10-February 14
#420D: February 21-March 27
#420E: April 3-May 8

Wednesday, 9:30am-12:00noon
#420F: February 8-March 14

Wednesday, 6:00-8:30pm
#420G: January 11-February 15
#420H: February 22-March 28

Thursday 9:30am-12:00noon
#420I: October 13-November 17
#420J: December 1-January 5
#420K: January 12-February 16
#420L: March 1-April 5
#420M: April 12-May 17

Thursday, 1:00-3:30pm
#420N: January 12-February 16
#420O: March 1-April 5
Fee: $180/Members $210/Nonmembers

Sculptures in Clay

420A - Members $225.00 420A - Non Members $275.00 420B - Members $225.00 420B - Non Members $275.00 420C - Members $225.00 420C - Non Members $275.00 420D - Members $225.00 420D - Non Members $275.00 420E - Members $225.00 420E - Non Members $275.00

Sculptures in Clay

420F - Members $225.00 420F - Non Members $275.00 420G - Members $225.00 420G - Non Members $275.00 420H - Members $225.00 420H - Non Members $275.00 420I - Members $225.00 420I - Non Members $275.00 420J - Members $225.00 420J - Non Members $275.00

Sculptures in Clay

420K - Members $225.00 420K - Non Members $275.00 420L - Members $225.00 420L - Non Members $275.00 420M - Members $225.00 420M - Non Members $275.00 420N - Members $225.00 420N - Non Members $275.00 420O - Members $225.00 420O - Non Members $275.00

 

#421 Portrait Bust in Clay
Instructor: Nancy Heart

You will learn a system of capturing the likeness of a model through the use of photographs
and a series of measurements that are linked to the anatomical reference points
throughout the skull, neck and face. Measurements will give the underlying structure,
the series of photographs reveals the forms of the subject’s head and facial features as
they relate to each other. This will assist in capturing likeness, personality and mood.
Your work will be fired in the kiln for permanency.
Please call 941-485-7136 for class sign-up and availability.

 

#422 Pet Portrait in Clay
Instructor: Nancy Heart

Immortalize your loving, faithful, furry friend! You will learn to make an armature
on which to build their sculptures. Learn sculpture techniques or hone your skills.
You will work from photographs and measurements. Choose to make a sculpture,
a caricature, or whatever suits your fancy. Your finished piece will be fired in
the kiln. You will learn the fundamentals of working with clay in a relaxed environment.
Come and have fun with us and create a great pet portrait.
Please call 941-485-7136 for class sign-up and availability.

#423 Open Sculpture Studio

Dates: Friday,
9:30am-4:00pm
Must be currently taking a
sculpture class to participate in
Open Sculpture Studio.
Fee: $10/Members $15/Nonmembers

Open Sculpture Studio

423A - Members $10.00 423A - Non Members $15.00