Build a slab leaf box and slump small dishes in this hand building, texture focused class. Day one will be building, day two will be glazing.
Clay Animal Tile with Kris Vredeveld
Tuesday, September 28
4:00-5:30 p.m.
Ages 6-8
$7
Capture your favorite animal in clay on a sculpted 6” x 6” tile. *Students must return to pick up pieces after they are fired.
Students will use clay to form their own nativity set which will include at least six figures. The first two classes will be spent forming the figures. On the last day students will select one color and glaze all their pieces. This will become a family keepsake. *Available for pick up after firing.
What’s more fun than using clay to form an interesting iguana! Students will learn basic clay building techniques while creating a unique sculpture. *Students should plan on returning to the NCCA-Artsplace on their own time to glaze their pieces.
Use PMC silver clay to create a one of a kind silver pendant. Participants will learn to use dye cutters, texture plates, sanding, torch and polishing tools to create their project!
Preregistration is required, give us a call at 231-924-4022 to sign up today!
Use slab building methods and tools to transfer and cut out sharp silhouettes creating a beautiful clay lantern.
These classes are funded in part by a grant from the FACF Youth Advisory Committee.
4:00-5:30 p.m. • Ages 12-18 • Class Fee $10
Wednesday, June 9
Seashore Epoxy Pendant
Learn to use colored frit, paint, findings and epoxy to create a brilliant pendant in silver tray bail.
Wednesday, June 16
Clay Reptiles
Participants will hand build reptiles with stoneware clay, using textures, slip and more. Student will choose from 3 different high fire glaze colors to have their reptiles finished. Pick up fired projects on or after June 30.
Tuesday, June 22
Stained Glass Silhouette
Trace your favorite design onto copper foil, then use precision cutting, and soldering to create a stunning silhouette on fine art glass.
Wednesday, July 7
Pyrography!
Students transfer unique designs to raw edge wood slices. Using a variety of different hot tips, students will burn texture and depth into their images. Pyrography is a fun and diverse skill used in many woodworking artforms.
Wednesday, July 21
Watercolor Silhouette Painting
Using techniques of salt, resist, bleed, and wash, students will work from their favorite silhouette to create a dynamic watercolor painting.
Wednesday, Aug 4
Glass Bead Making
Using Italian glass rods and hot head torches, students will create several unique glass beads.
Glazed Clay Garden Markers
with Lindsay Isenhart
May 26 • 6:30-8:00 p.m. Ages 16+ $45
Using texture tools, letter stamps, and high fire stains, participants will create a dozen unique garden stakes for marking your favorite garden vegetables or perennials!
Pre-registration required.
Instruction begins promptly at 11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $3 per child
Join us for a “make and take” art
experience. All ages are welcome; children under age 5
should be accompanied by an adult.
Join us on Saturday mornings for a “make and take” art
experience. All ages are welcome; children under age 5
should be accompanied by an adult.
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