Professional Development credit for classes.
ClaySpace is an accredited provider through the Illinois State Board of Education.
Winter Classes 2012
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Explore your creativity through clay. Whether you are a beginning or continuing student, you will develop skill in using the wheel, hand building methods and decorative techniques. An experienced instructor will help you to pursue your creative goals. Skill level: All levels
Tue 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, 1/10 - 3/13 CLASS IS FULL Instructor: Linda Kiepke
Mon 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, 1/09 - 3/12 Instructor: Kate Kielty Wed 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, 1/11 - 3/14 CLASS IS FULL Instructor: John Spiteri
Clay Classes
Registration Before Dec. 27: $230, $205 Clay People Club Members After Dec 27: $260, $235 Clay People Club Members
Materials Fee: $30 includes 1 bag of clay, glazing/firing and open lab hours.
Throwing for High Fire
Students will create unique pieces for Cone 10 high firing in "Don," the gas Kiln. Students will have the opportunity to select the throwing techniques demonstrated each week. Class will also explore creative ways to apply ClaySpaces's selection of high fire glazes to their work.
Tues: 1/10/12 - 2/7/12 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Registration Before Dec. 27: $115, $105 Clay People Member After Dec. 27: $130, $118 Clay People Member
Materials Fee: $35
Exploring Glaze for High Fire
Students will have the opportunity to find and test high fire glaze recipes. Demonstrations will include the creation of test tiles and the mixing of glazes from scratch. Class participants will then be able to submit 5 of the glazes tested to the ClaySpace general population for vote. The winning glaze from this vote will be added permanently to the ClaySpace high fire glaze line-up.
Tue: 2/14/12 - 3/13/12
Registration Before Feb. 9: $115, $105 Clay People Member After Feb 9: $130, $118 Clay People Club Members
Materials fee: $35
Glass Fusing
Fuse glass designs using a kiln. Learn several methods using glass frits and molds to create jewelry, plates, bowls and more. All cutting supplies included; students are to supply safety glasses. Skill level: All levels
Session I:
Thur 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, 1/12 - 2/9
Session II:
Thus 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, 2/16 - 3/15
Instructor: Susan Delaney
Glass Classes
Session I: Registration Before Dec. 27: $115, $105 Clay People Member After Dec. 27: $130, $118 Clay People Member
Session II: Registration Before Feb. 9: $115, $105 Clay People Member After Feb 9: $130, $118 Clay People Club Members
Materials Fee: $35 Per Session
ClaySpace will arrange custom classes for a minimum of six people. Private, semi-private lessons, group events for children and adults as well as team-building sessions are available. Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts are welcome. Call or email for information.
Kid's Classes
Discover the fun of working with clay. Coil and roll clay into castles and fantasy creatures. Enjoy painting your creations with colorful stains and glazes. Experience the potter’s wheel. Four week sessions are available and all materials are included. Ages 10 & up.
ClaySpace will arrange custom classes for a minimum of six people. Private, semi-private lessons, group events for children and adults as well as team-building sessions are available. Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts are welcome. Call or email for information: 630-393-CLAY, info@clayspace.net.
Two hour events include
Tour of the Studio
Hand-building clay project to take home after glazing by the instructor
Demonstration of the potter's wheel
Class Fee: $25 per person