This course focuses on the expressive possibilities of working in clay.
Through demonstrations and individual instruction this course will guide students to work artistically as they develop skills in hand building and glazing. Open to all levels, this course requires no previous ceramic background.
Students will learn Basic hand building techniques. Students will also learn how to decorate slabs of clay with textures and slips prior to Construction. Students will also learn various glazing techniques and surface treatment. The course is suited for beginners as well as experienced students
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.
If you are new to the studio, please come to the first class of the session between 15-30 minutes early in order to allow time for purchasing clay or tools. Please go to the Registration Office, located on the first floor of the main building.
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
Optional
-Apron
-Towel
-Clean up sponge
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)
- Small 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
