Classes at Firebrick Pottery Studio

We're offering classes for youth, teens, and adults! Check out the workshop page!

SPRING CLASSES NOW AVAILABLE! See below! Spring classes begin the week of March 26, 2012.

Class sizes are limited, so sign up today!

SPRING CLASSES

TEENS and ADULTS

NEW! ~ Clay Sampler
Instructor: Marilyn Appleman
Over the course of eight weeks, students will have an opportunity to explore various approaches with ceramics: wheel throwing at the pottery wheel, hand building techniques, and tile making. At the end, participants will have completed at least four projects. All levels - beginners and experienced welcome. Everything is provided: instruction, clay, firing and glazing.

Cost: $225 (eight sessions)
Class meets on Mondays: First day of class is March 26, and the last day of class is May 14.
Time: 6 to 8:30 pm

Introduction to Wheel Throwing
Instructor: Colleen Davis
Learn the basics of wheel throwing - This class is for beginners only. Students will focus on wedging, shaping, trimming, simple glazing techniques and studio safety. This course is recommended for those who have not taken wheel throwing.

Cost: $170/eight sessions
Sessions includes clay, use of pottery wheel equipment, tools, firing and glazing provided.

We offer the following TWO days:

Monday mornings: 10 am to 1 pm (start date is March 26. Last day is May 14)

Saturday mornings: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (start date is March 31. Last day is May 19)

Day

Monday Morning Saturday Morning

TEENS and ADULTS

Introduction to Wheel Throwing
Instructor: Tracey Priska
Learn the basics of wheel throwing - This class is for beginners and returning beginners only. Students will focus on wedging, shaping, trimming, simple glazing techniques and studio safety.

Class meets on Tuesday Evenings– Start date: March 27. Last day is May 15.
Time: 6-9 pm
Cost: $170/eight sessions
Sessions includes clay, use of pottery wheel equipment, tools, firing and glazing provided.

TEENS and ADULTS

Intermediate Wheel Throwing
Instructor: Frank Dulin
This is course is offered to for students who have been taking beginners wheel throwing and want to develop their skills to the next level at wheel throwing. Students will continue to throw pots, bowls, vases, cups, and plates.

Class meets on Thursday evenings- First day of class is March 29. Last day of class is May 17.
Time: 6 – 9 pm
Cost: $170/eight sessions

TEENS and ADULTS

Hand Building Techniques with Clay

An alternative or a supplement to the potter's wheel. In hand building, students will be introduced to several methods o constructing with clay. We will show you projects involving slabs, coils, pinch and extruded shapes. Projects include platters, large bowls, vases and whatever else we can come up with. Students will learn how to glaze their pieces as well.

Cost: $140/six sessions
Sessions includes clay, use of slab roller, extruder, tools, firing and glazing provided

We offer the following TWO sessions:

Tuesday Evenings (First day of class is March 27. Last day of class is May 1.)
Time: 6:00 to 8:30 pm
Instructor: Marilyn Appleman

Wednesday Evenings: (First day of class is May 9. Last day of class is June 13.)
Time:6-8:30 pm
Instructor: Brenda Pescia

Session/Price

Tuesday/March 27 $140.00 USD Wednesday/May 9 $140.00 USD

ADULTS

CLAY TILE MAKING
Instructor: Marilyn Appleman
In this course students will learn to create handmade tiles using a variety of methods including slabs, press molds, and bisque stamps. .Emphasis will be placed creating textural surfaces and bas-relief designs with clay.
Beginners are welcome as well as students with clay experience.

Wednesday Evenings (First day of class is March 28. Last day of class is May 2.)
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Cost: $140 for six sessions

Drawing and Painting Class with fine artist Geri Boyle

THURSDAY EVENING: TEENS and ADULTS
With one-on-one guidance, students will develop their skills in drawing and painting. They will have an opportunity to explore acrylic, oils, and watercolor. Students are responsible for their own materials. A material list can be provided.
Cost: $60 (four sessions)
Time: 6 to 8 pm

SATURDAY AFTERNOON: Drawing and Painting Class with fine artist Geri Boyle
Ages: TEENS and ADULTS
With one-on-one guidance, students will develop their skills in drawing and painting. They will have an opportunity to explore acrylic, oils, and watercolor. Students are responsible for their own materials. A material list can be provided.
Cost: $60 (four sessions)
Saturdays
Time: 1 to 3 pm

TO ENROLL in Drawing and Painting Class - stop by at Firebrick Gallery or mail check payable to Firerick Gallery and Pottery Studio. Provide full name, address, e-mail address. (DO NOT CALL to ENROLL. We Will NOT accept credit card info over the phone)

Our Summer classes will start week of June 18th, 2012 (no classes July 2-7,2012)

Our Fall classes will start the week of September 10th, 2012