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Beginning and Beyond 
Instructor: Brian Brader
Tuesdays, 9:00 – 12:00 OR 1:00 – 4:00
Session 1: Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Session 2: Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar. 6
Session 3: Mar. 13, 20, 27, Apr. 3, 10
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Wednesdays, 6:00 – 9:00
Session 1: Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1
Session 2: Feb. 8, 15, 22, 29, Mar. 7
Session 3: Mar. 14, 21, 28, Apr. 4, 11
The instructor will discuss and demonstrate forming and decorating
techniques using the potter’s wheel, slab rollers, extruders, stamps, handbuilding,
and coils, slips and glazes to create mugs, bowls, plates, vases,
tiles, sculptures, holiday ornaments, signs, candle holders and oil lamps, or
whatever idea you come up with. All levels of pottery students are welcome.
Make a good pot but also have an enjoyable experience. Class fees include
up to 25lbs of clay, glazes and firing fees.
Class fees include up to 25 lbs of clay, glazes and firing fees.
5 week session:
$120 ACM members
$145 non-members
5 week session Tuesdays (Morning):
| $120 ACM members |
$145 non members |
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5 week session Tuesdays (Afternoon):
| $120 ACM members |
$145 non members |
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5 week session Wednesdays:
| $120 ACM members |
$145 non members |
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Faces, Figures and Beyond - Supply List
Instructor: Helene Hirmes
Wednesdays, 9:30am -12:30pm
Session 1: Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15
Session 2: Feb. 22, 29, March 7, 14, 21, 28
Session 3: April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 7
Come learn easy techniques of sculpting the human face and figure in clay.
Helene works individually with each student. She encourages beginners and
challenges experienced students. Let your creative juices flow in this failurefree
environment. If a model is used, the model’s fee will be divided among
the class members as an additional fee for that class. Sculpture class fees
include up to 25lbs of clay, glazes and firing fees. Check Supply List.
6 week session:
| $145 ACM members |
$170 non members |
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Beginning Pottery
Instructor: Brian Brader
Fridays, 9:00 – 12:00
Session 1: Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3
Session 2: Feb. 10, 17, 24, Mar. 2, 9
Session 3: Mar. 16, 23, 30, Apr. 6, 13
Every week learn a new technique: Week 1 Tiles and Molds, Week 2 Slip and
Glaze application and formulation; Week 3 candlesticks and oil lamps; Week
4 Wind chimes and whistles; Week 5 getting started on the potter’s wheel.
Class fees include up to 25lbs of clay, glazes and firing fees.
| $120 ACM members |
$145 non members |
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Raku – Fire and Smoke
Instructor: Brian Brader
Thursdays, 9:00 – 12:00 OR 1:00 – 4:00
Session 1: Jan. 5,12,19,26, Feb. 2
Session 2: Feb. 9, 16, 23, Mar. 1, 8
Session 3: Mar. 15, 22, 29, Apr. 5, 12
Explore Raku techniques, using both fire and smoke to create unique and
unpredictable surface color on sculpted, hand-built or wheel-thrown clay
forms. No experience necessary! Class fees include up to 25lbs of clay,
glazes and firing fees.
5 week session (Morning):
| $120 ACM members |
$145 non members |
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5 week session (Afternoon):
| $120 ACM members |
$145 non members |
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Bowls, Dishes and More... 
Instructor: Marianela Borsten
Tuesdays, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Session 1: Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Session 2: Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 March, 6
Session 3: March, 13, 20, 27 April, 3, 10
In this sessions you will enjoy the process of making your own dishes but
the feeling of using them in your everyday life will be enjoyed forever. The
instructor will assist you throughout the whole process with demonstrations
and samples. Bring your own sketches and/or ideas and we’ll go from there...
Wouldn’t it be awesome to drink your morning coffee out of your self-made
mug? or have your cereal served in your favorite bowl made by you? C’mon,
give it a try! Class fees include up to 25lbs of clay, glazes and firing fees.
5 week session:
| $120 ACM members |
$145 non members |
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Tea Time
Instructor: Marianela Borsten
Thursdays, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Session 1: Jan. 5, 12, 19, 29 Feb. 2
Session 2: Feb. 9, 16, 23 Mar. 1, 8
Session 3: Mar. 15, 22, 29 Apr. 5, 12
Learn the basics to build a lovely teapot assembling wheel-thrown parts.
With clear demonstrations, the instructor will guide you through every step to
make your own complete ceramic tea set while learning some background
knowledge about the history behind tea ceremonies. If you like to be part of
this awesome group sign up and you’ll be in for more than just some tea!
Class fees include up to 25lbs of clay, glazes and firing fees.
5 week session:
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$145 non members |
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Pottery Open Studio
The pottery studio is available for use during regular business hours
when a class is not in session. The pottery studio is for the use of
current pottery students and members only. There is a fee of $5.00
for 3 hours of open studio time if you are not currently enrolled in a
pottery class. You must register for open studio by signing in and
out at the front desk and the fee must be paid when you sign in.
You must provide your own materials.
Clay may be purchased for $35 per 25 lbs.
This price includes glazes and firing.
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