Classes at black hound clay south
Fall CLASS registration is NOW OPEN
Fall 2024 SESSION IS September 23 - november 15, 2024
All instruction, tools, glazes. firing and 25 pounds of clay are included in the price of tuition. Additional clay can be purchased on our website. One free open studio is included with every class.
PAYMENT PLAN TERMS:
If you select an installment payment plan when checking out, you will pay a 1/3 deposit upon registration for class. The 2nd payment will be deducted using your credit card on file on Friday, August 16 and your third payment will be deducted on Friday, September 13. Class must be paid in full to attend.
BEFORE REGISTERING FOR A CLASS, PLEASE READ OVER OUR REGISTRATION & REFUND POLICIES
Wondering what level of wheelthrowing class is appropriate for your current skill levels?
Check out this guide.
CLASS WAITLIST POLICY
Once a class is full, the class listing will be converted to a waitlist sign up. Signing up for the waitlist is free. Joining the waitlist for a particular class does not guarantee you a spot in that class, and it does not obligate you to sign up should space come available.
Please feel free to email us at South@blackhoundclay.com with any questions!
Wheelthrowing Classes for adults
$450 per person
(installment payment plans available)
Black Hound Clay Studio's Wheelthrowing 101 Class is a comprehensive eight week beginner’s introduction to making objects on the potter's wheel. In this course, students will have the opportunity to learn a variety of foundational skills and then use them to create their own unique and beautiful pottery. By the end of the class, students will be well versed in the ceramic process from start to finish, from working with wet clay to trimming to decorating and glazing.
An excellent course for complete beginners as well as those with throwing experience, students can expect a small class environment with one on one attention from professional teaching artists and staff, a clean, well-stocked studio and an inclusive, friendly vibe.
wheelthrowing 101 at Black Hound
AVAILABLE DAYS & TIMES:
SUNDAY MORNINGS, September 29 - November 17, 10am-1pm with Sara Gallo CLASS FULL: JOIN THE WAITLIST
SUNDAY AFTERNOONS, September 29 - November 17, 1:30-4:30pm with Sara Gallo CLASS FULL: JOIN THE WAITLIST
MONDAY MORNINGS, September 23 - November 11, 10am-1pm
with Lauren Rider CLASS FULL: JOIN THE WAITLIST
MONDAY EVENINGS, September 23 - November 11, 6-9pm
with Lisa Belsky WAITLIST FULL
TUESDAY EVENINGS, September 24 - November 12, 6-9pm
with Lauren Rider WAITLIST FULL
THURSDAY EVENINGS, September 26 - November 14, 6-9pm
with Veronica Mehl WAITLIST FULL
FRIDAY EVENINGS, September 27- November 15, 6-9pm
with Sara Gallo CLASS FULL: JOIN THE WAITLIST
$450 per person
(installment payment plans available)
This class is designed for the experienced beginner in mind. If you have some have previous wheel throwing experience and are looking to push your skills to the next level, this class is for you. Students will be led through warm-up throwing exercises and activities to help improve technical ability and troubleshoot problem areas. We will focus on lifting taller, thinner and more consistent walls, shaping, trimming, surface design and attachments. Students will be encouraged to work towards developing a matching set such as cups, mugs, bowls or vases as a way to sharpen skills.
Wheelthrowing 102 at Black Hound
AVAILABLE DAYS & TIMES:
MONDAY AFTERNOONS, September 23 - November 11
1:30-4:30pm with Lisa Belsky
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS, September 25 - November 13
6-9pm with Lisa Belsky WAITLIST FULL
Intermediate wheelthrowing : COMBINING forms
TUESDAY EVENINGS, September 24 - November 12, 6-9pm
with Isaac Scott
$450 per person
(installment payment plans available)
In this class students will learn how to make vessels that involve multiple parts. This will include lidded vessels, spouted vessels, and stacked forms. This is a great class for intermediate students who are looking to broaden their range of forms and/or make larger vessels.
HANDBUILDING CLASSES for adults
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Hand Building Functional Vessels: Monday Evenings
Monday Evenings September 23 - November 11
6-9 pm (8 weeks)$450
(installment payment plans available)In this beginning class you will learn how to create forms for everyday use; from cups, bowls, planters, vases and more! Using a range of slab, coil, and pinching techniques students will learn how to design pots based on form, surface decoration and functionality.
Instructor: Maddie Rothman
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functional objects and surface design: Wednesday Evenings
Wednesday Evenings September 25 - November 13
6-9 pm (8 weeks)$450
(installment payment plans available)
Spend eight weeks exploring various hand-building techniques while making functional pieces. Dive into pinching, coiling, and slab construction to craft unique mugs, vases, bowls, and more. In addition to building your pieces, you will learn an array of decorating methods designed to enhance the visual appeal of your creations. Discover how to use the surface of your ceramics as a canvas, employing techniques such as sgraffito, carving, paper and tape resist, underglazing, and glazing.Instructor: Maria Albornoz
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Handbuilding with Ease: Thursday Evenings
Thursday Evenings September 26- November 14
6-9 pm (8 weeks)$450
(installment payment plans available)Learn how to perfect the basic building blocks of ceramic handbuilding in this all-level class. You will work through pinching, coiling, and slab techniques, suitable for both functional and sculptural makers. Additionally, glazing and surface design will be covered to help complete your final product.
Instructor: Gerald Brown