Conscious Clay

This course aims to connect the mind and body through ceramic hand building and sculpture! Using pinch, slab and coil techniques, we will take note of the ways our subconscious manifests through touch by working freely and intuitively with the clay. When we bring our attention to feeling as opposed to seeing, we can bridge our inward and outward selves and begin making conscious decisions about the ideas and direction of the art work - ultimately connecting with ourselves!

Please bring a sketch book and pencil

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  Natalie Anthone

Each class includes a standard weekly lab fee which covers the cost of firing and glazing. In addition to the standard lab fee, students will need to purchase clay through the registration office at ASLD and must be done in person: $20 for 25lbs of stoneware, $25 for 25lbs of porcelain, $10 for 12lbs of our Studio made clay.  Please only purchase clay from ASLD, unless approved by the studio manager.  No low-fire clays may be used at ASLD.

New students, arrive 15-30 minutes early to your first class in order to allow time for the purchase of clay.

Currently enrolled students have access to Ceramic open studio for a $10 fee. Please see the whiteboard in the hallway for updated open studio hours.

Please review the ceramics studio policies before attending the first class: CERAMICS STUDIO POLICIES

Community tools are available for student use, in exception of a small sponge. If you prefer personal tools, a basic ceramics tool kit, small sponges and large clean up sponges may be available for purchase at ASLD on a first come, first served basis. We welcome you to bring any new, used, found and repurposed tools you may have.

Please bring to class:

-Your favorite tools -Clean up sponge

Optional -Apron -Towel -Dishwashing gloves to use for end of class clean up

If you purchase your own tools, we suggest you assemble a basic tool kit that includes:

- Potter's rib (wood and or rubber) - Metal rib - Wood modeling tool - Needle tool - Trimming tool(s) - Throwing sponge

Local Ceramic supply stores:

Rocky Mountain Clay 1220 W 1st Ave, Denver, CO 80223 Continental Clay 5303 East 47th Ave., Denver, CO 80216 Stoneleaf Pottery 6611 W 58th Pl, Arvada, CO 80003 Meiningers 499 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203