Details
Instructor
Amanda Bacon
Duration
10 Weeks
Start Date
January 22, 2025
End Date
April 2, 2025
Location
The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
Overview
Beginning Pottery Basics
WEDNESDAY 3:30 – 6:00 PM I Jan 22 – Apr 2, 2025 I (10 WEEKS) *No class March 5
BEGINNER with Amanda Bacon – Embark on a creative journey with our “Beginning Pottery Basics” class, a 10-week immersive experience designed for those new to the art of clay. This course offers a hands-on introduction to fundamental hand-building techniques, which can be applied to both hand-formed and wheel-thrown projects. Under the expert guidance of our instructor, you’ll navigate through a series of engaging projects, mastering various methods to build, decorate, and glaze your creations.
Materials: A glazing and firing fee is included in the tuition cost. Clay must be purchased at CVAC on or before the first class, priced at $10 for 12 lbs. Glazing and firing fee included in tuition cost. Students should bring a towel and an apron.
Attendance: Due to the structured, skill-based nature of this course, it is important to attend all classes. Missed classes cannot be made up, nor refunded.
Projects: Students will complete a designated number of projects as part of the class. This course is tailored for beginners looking to advance their skills and does not accommodate intermediate or advanced students. All work must be completed during class hours, no out-of-class work time is available nor permitted.
Unleash your artistic potential and create unique pottery pieces in a supportive and inspiring environment!
M $178 NM $203
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Instructor Bio: Faculty member Amanda Bacon, a graduate of the University of Akron Fine Arts Program, is a ceramic artist who enjoys creating functional pieces that represent her art history background. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, working in her home studio, knitting (any type of fiber arts), riding horses, or teaching horseback riding lessons. Her work has been accepted into juried entry exhibitions in Cape Code and Pennsylvania, as well as several local and international exhibitions.