Professional Development credit for classes.

ClaySpace is an accredited provider through the Illinois State Board of Education.

 

 

 

Winter Classes 2012

Adult Classes

   

Mornings

 

Ceramics

 

Evenings

 

Ceramics

Glass Fusing

Throwing for High Fire

Exploring Glaze for High Fire

  

 

 

 


Ceramic Classes

Registration Form

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

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Glass Fusing

 

Registration Form

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

Afternoons

 

Clay Fantasy

     

  
 
 
 

   

Registration Form 

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. 

Tues 4:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Session I: 1/10 - 1/31
Session II: 2/14 - 3/6
$95 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: 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