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Wheel Throwing for Adults
The focus of this class is to introduce and practice the basics of wheel-throwing including, but not limited to, throwing cylinders, bowls and plates, trimming, and adding handles. Plus you’ll learn about glazes and glazing techniques to decorate your clay piece and have a spectacular finished piece!
1st Session: Saturdays, Sept. 14-Oct. 12 | 9-11 am
2nd Session: Saturdays, Oct. 26-Nov. 23 | 9-11 am
Clay Studio
Guild Member: $153 | Non-Member: $170
Instructor: Rafa Estrella
Functional Ceramics with Soft Slabs Clay Workshop
NEW CLASS! Discover the skills and tips for successful use of the soft slab hand-building technique used to produce functional ceramics! In this hands-on workshop, Marion Angelica will teach you how to make two pieces that can serve as the base for many variations — coffee mug, oval bowl or serving dish. Along with creating these pieces, there will be a demonstration of handles and how to avoid/repair cracks. All materials are included.
Saturday, Sept. 21 | 1-4 pm
Clay Studio
Guild Member: $40.50 | Non-Member: $45
Instructor: Marion Angelica
Get a Handle (or Knob) On It! Clay Workshop
NEW CLASS! Handles and knobs make even the most traditional pieces personal and unique. You’ll learn how to make handles beyond the traditional pulled option, and knobs that add interest to boxes, lids or footed vessels, and are appropriate for hand-built or thrown pieces. You’ll begin by watching a demonstration of the different handles and knobs, then dive in hands-first to try the techniques yourself! All materials are included.
Saturday, Sept. 28 | 1-4 pm
Clay Studio
Guild Member: $40.50 | Non-Member: $45
Instructor: Marion Angelica
Ornament Making: Handmade for the Holidays
Create gifts for your loved ones that really count – handmade ornaments! Designed to accommodate all ages, you’ll make one-of-a-kind ornaments for the holidays in this class. Keep them for yourself or give them as unique and thoughtful gifts. You’ll walk away with a handful of beautiful and creative pieces. This class is great for individuals, siblings, friends or parents to take with their child! All ages.
Thursdays, Nov. 14 & 21 | 5:30-7 pm
Clay Studio
Guild Member: $38.25 | Non-Member: $42.50
Instructor: Rafa Estrella
Open Clay Studio
This open studio is for experienced ceramic artists to work independently. Punch cards include one bisque and one glaze firing, and use of the glazes. A 25 lb. bag of clay is sold separately for $15/bag. Before purchasing a punch card, new registrants must attend an orientation. Orientations are held on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 11:15 am. You must RSVP to megan@northfieldartsguild.org by the Thursday before orientation to attend. If the standing orientation time doesn’t work for you, call the Guild at 507.645.8877.
Mondays & Wednesdays | 6-8:30 pm
Clay Studio
4-Use Punch Card
Guild Member: $67.50 | Non-Member: $75
8-Use Punch Card
Guild Member: $135 | Non-Member: $150