Hard and Soft: Contrasts in Nature Expressed Through Clay ELIZABETH SHRIVER

Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States

LOCATED IN SWEENEY GALLERY From Elizabeth Shriver: I work with clay to create an array of graceful, organic forms. These pieces are constructed using a combination of hand-building methods such as slab-building, coiling, pinching, and forming with molds. Rarely relying on glaze, I use textures, stains, and colored clay to add visual and tactile interest. […]

Clay Workshop (ages 12 – 15) August 5-8

Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States

Clay Workshop, ages 12 – 15 August 5 – 8 1 – 4 pm $145 Learn key handbuilding techniques including pinch, coil and slab construction, plus surface decoration and glazing. Students will create functional and artistic projects to be glazed, fired and picked up two weeks after class ends. Instructor: Jasmine Beul Ceramics Studio Class […]

$145.00

Wheelthrowing: Ceramic Bowls and Mugs, ages 16+ (SEPT/OCT)

Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States

Wheelthrowing: Ceramic Bowls and Mugs Ages: 16 years old and up Time/Day: Tuesdays, 6 – 9 pm Dates: (6 weeks) September 17 – October 22 Cost: $165 includes 25lbs. of clay, all glazes and firing. Description: Students at all skill levels will learn, review and hone wheel throwing techniques from wedging to glazing. Students will […]

$165.00

Hand Built Clay Ornaments (NOV)

Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States

Hand Built Clay Ornaments (NOV) Ages: 16 years old and up Day/Date/Time: Tuesdays, 6 – 9 pm, November 12 – 19 (2 weeks) Cost: $50 Description: Create autumn and winter hand built ornaments for your holiday packages, wreaths, and for use in decorating. Students will learn to use slab and hand building techniques. Bring your favorite […]

$50.00

Wheelthrowing: Ceramic Mugs & Vases (DEC)

Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States

Wheelthrowing: Ceramic Mugs & Vases Ages: 16 years old and up Time/Day: Mondays, 6 – 9 pm Dates: (3 weeks)  December 2 - 16 Cost: $95 includes 12.5 lbs. of clay, all glazes and firing.  Description: Students at all skill levels will learn, review and hone wheel throwing techniques.  Instructor: Jackie Comito Location: Ceramics Studio Class Limit: 7 Registration closes when the […]

$95.00