An Introduction to Historical Techniques of Form & Surface Design- Thursday Afternoons with James Haggerty (10/17 - 12/5), 1 PM - 4 PM

Dates: Thursdays, 10/17 - 12/5

Times: 1 PM - 4 PM

Instructor: James Haggerty

Price: $380 (glaze, one bag of reclaimed clay, firing, instruction and drop-in open studio time included). Tools ($15 + tax for a toolkit) and additional clay ($15-$35 for a 20-25 lb bag) available for purchase at the studio.

Description: 

Exploration of Historical Techniques is a unique ceramics course designed to take you on a journey through time, exploring the fascinating methods employed by makers across different periods and cultures. Led by renowned ceramic artist James Haggerty, this comprehensive class delves into the historical context and hands-on instruction of techniques behind ceramics from distinct eras: 

• Pre-historic: Egypt and the Middle East
• Arts and Crafts Movement
• Post-war: Glazes from West Germany and the US
• More periods will be taught based on participants' selections

Students will be encouraged to explore projects to push their newly learned skills with the support of an encouraging teacher. Optional lab hours will be available for students who want some independent working time to hone their skills. Age 18+. 

Prerequisites: It is recommended that students have taken more than one beginner class or at least one intermediate class. Students should be able to center and confidently throw a 5" cylinder. 

8-Week Class Timeline:

Classes run for three hours and include demonstrations and hands-on instruction from your instructor. 

Week 1: Introductions. Get clay, tools, and lockers. Begin classwork.

Week 2: Work week

Week 3: Work week

Week 4: Work week. Glaze demo. Begin glazing projects that are ready.

Week 5: Work week

Week 6: Last week to work with wet clay. No exceptions (even returning students). 

Week 7: Finish glazing. Practice throwing/handbuilding (not to keep).

Week 8: Wrap up any last-minute glazing and pick up finished work. If continuing on with the next class session, set aside bisqueware for future glazing, and clean out lockers, shelves, and personal items. Celebrate!

Term 6 Key Dates:

Last week to work on greenware: Week 6

Last day to put greenware on the shelves to be fired: Sunday, November 24th

Last day to glaze: Sunday, December 1st

Last day for lab hours: Sunday, December 1st

All remaining greenware on class shelves will be recycled on: Friday, December 6th

Oldest 3 bisque carts will be recycled on: Friday, December 6th

Oldest finished glazed work will be donated on: Friday, December 6th

Lab Hours:  

Along with the 3 hours per week of class instruction, students have on average, an additional 23 hours per week for the first 7 weeks of the session to practice independently (23 x 7 = 161 additional hours total). Please note that occasional workshops and events may be held during lab hours, in which case some wheels may be occupied. The last day for lab hours is Sunday, December 1st and will not be available after the class has concluded. There are no lab hours the last week of class in order to prep for the next term.

Tuesdays: 3 pm - 8 pm

Fridays: 10 am - 4 pm

Saturdays: 10 am - 4 pm

Sundays: 10 am - 4 pm

Lab hours are subject to change during in-service or event days. Students will be notified in advance if this occurs. 

Studio Closure

** The studio is closed November 28th & 29th for Thanksgiving. A makeup class will be rescheduled for a weekend time that works best for the instructor and their students.

In the case that a make-up class must be scheduled, the students will be notified and the class may be held on a different day of the week. A refund or credit will not be issued in the case that a student cannot attend the make-up class.