WAITLIST Homeschool Level 1

Service Description

SIGN UP HERE TO GET ON THE WAITLIST FOR UPCOMING CLASSES. YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL WHEN A NEW CLASS IS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION. HOMESCHOOL LEVEL 1 DESCRIPTION Learn the basics of handbuilding with clay! As a homeschooling mom of 2 and prior high school Ceramics and Art teacher, Jamie understands the value of high-quality creative education that nurtures critical thinking, problem solving, direction following, and creative expression. In these group classes (Homeschool Levels 1, 2, 3, & 4), these principles will be emphasized while students learn how to build with their hands to create a variety of projects such as mugs, bowls, pots, plates, trays, boxes, vases, sculptures, lanterns, wall art, and more! Creative freedom is always highly encouraged and supported. Homeschool Level 1 is a 6-week session recommended for ages 8-17 that meets once weekly for 2 hours. Students will learn the basic history of ceramics, the stages of clay, and how to safely and effectively handle clay. A potter's wheel demonstration will also be provided. The first 5 sessions will focus on the 3 foundations of handbuilding; pinching, coil-building, and slab-building. Students will create 5 projects; a pinch pot ramekin, a small plate, a slab trinket tray with 3D features, a coil bowl, and a mug. The 6th session introduces glazing. Students may select from our collection of over 65 glazes! Glazing may be completed during Open Studio sessions. Projects will be take home ready within about 2 weeks of glazing. All glazing must be completed within 30 days of the 6th session. Missed sessions may not be rescheduled or refunded. If a class is missed, the student may make-up the missed project if a seat is available in the following Homeschool Level 1 class (classes rotate every 6-8 weeks). Clay, tools, and glaze included. All clay and glazes are nontoxic stoneware, so they are safe for food, the microwave, dishwasher, and oven. Wear clothes and shoes that can get dirty and please bring your own hand towel! Level 1 may be repeated. Students who complete Level 1 are eligible to move on to Level 2. Upon completion of any level, all students are eligible to participate in our quarterly art exhibition and sale! Students who complete levels 1, 2, and 3 are eligible to participate in our Level 4 Emerging Artist Program!