PRC Winter Program Guide 2023

ARTS PROGRAMS

ARTS

Handbuilding and Sculpting Pottery Classes for Adults Age: 16Y and up In this course, students will have the opportunity to take their art to the next level by learning and exploring hand building techniques such as pinching, pressing, coiling, and building with soft slabs of clay. Students will be challenging their own skill sets while creating cups, plates, tile murals and relief sculptures. Instructor: Ratna Gandhi Location: The ACT Fee: $120.00 4 Sessions M 12:30PM-3:00PM Jan 9-Jan 30 #45719 M 12:30PM-3:00PM Feb 6–Mar 6 #45723 This is a new course designed for those who enjoy both handbuilding and wheel throwing. Join Dan as he guides you through projects that bring out the best of both these worlds. All levels are welcome. Please note: Clay must be purchased through The ACT website for an additional fee. (price varies according to clay, includes glazing & firing). Instructor: Dan Serverance Location: The ACT Fee: $230 | Sessions: 8 F 12:30PM-3:00PM Jan 13-Mar 3 #44478 Whether you are a beginner or looking to grow your existing skill set, this is the pottery class for you! Enjoy plenty of creative, muddy fun while learning to make mugs, bowls and other unique clay creations. Our experienced, professional instructors will lead you through techniques in handbuilding and wheel throwing. Please note: Clay must be purchased through The ACT website for an additional fee (price varies according to clay, includes glazing & firing). Instructor: Dan Severance Location: The ACT Fee: $230 | Sessions: 8 Sa 9:30AM-12:00PM Jan 14-Mar 11 #44466 Fundamentals of Wheel Throwing & Handbuilding Age: 16Y and up Intro to Handbuilding for Adults Age: 16Y and up

Clay must be purchased through the ACT website for an additional fee of approx $25 (price varies according to clay, including glazing and firing.) For more information, visit, theactmapleridge.org/ceramics

Continuing Potters Age: 16Y and up

Practice and deepen your skill set on the pottery wheel with new techniques and demonstrations. Experiment with multi component pieces, surface treatments and glaze application methods/ troubleshooting will also be covered. Students are expected to be able to throw a 4 inch cylinder somewhat independently to obtain the best results from this class. Instructor: Emily Sheppard Location: The ACT Fee: $230 | Sessions: 8 W 6:45PM-9:15PM Jan 18-Mar 8 #44503

Adult Beginner Pottery Age: 16Y and up

In this beginner course, students will learn the foundational steps of throwing clay on a pottery wheel! Learn how to wedge clay, center it, and pull and shape bowls and cups. Students will learn how to trim their work, prepare for firing, as well as glazing techniques. No experience necessary! Please note: Clay must be purchased through The ACT website for an additional fee. (price varies according to clay,

includes glazing & firing). Instructor: Dennis Hixson Location: The ACT Fee: $230 | Sessions: 8 Th 6:00PM-8:30PM

Jan 12-Mar 2

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