Unleash your creativity with pottery classes in Chicago. Learn the art of shaping clay, creating unique pieces, and find your inner artist while gaining a new skill that will bring joy and relaxation to your life.
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Learn and advance your throwing skills and glazing technique. Projects will center around creating functional pottery forms--mugs, dinnerware, pitchers, vases, and covered forms. Students should have prior wheel throwing experience.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Elevate your wheel-thrown ceramics expertise in our Intermediate/Advanced class. Refine your technique, optimize clay usage, and master intricate forms with expert guidance. Join us for weekly demonstrations covering throwing, building, and glazing techniques, perfecting your craft in a supportive environment.
In this one-week intensive class students get to make their own work along with tips and critiue from the instructor. This is a great opportunity for current, new, or returning students to become fully engaged with ceramics for a solid week.
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Discover the art of coiling and master the techniques to create unique ceramic forms. Learn to roll 6ft coils, reduce cracking, and enhance control of your designs. Unleash your creativity and explore the endless possibilities of coil construction at Evanston Art Center.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Taught at your individual skill level. Learn and become comfortable with the basic techniques in throwing, such as centering, opening, and pulling cylinders, and glazing. Create mugs, bowls and plates using high-fire reduction.
Learn new techniques to use in your home kiln! Start with the basics of sifting enamels and utilizing your own enamels fire new pieces learning sgraffito, Limoges, graphite pencil techniques and more. Demonstrations and individualized attention will be given. Some previous kiln experience required. Note: This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class: www.zoom.us You will be emailed Zoom...
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Using nature as a source, you will create decorative vessels by combining various parts utilizing handbuilding and wheelthrowing. Focus on patterning and unifying layers of surface. Additional decorative techniques will be demonstrated; color and glaze will be discussed.
In this inclusive class for adults of all abilities, use different items from your home to add texture to your pottery. Explore basic handbuilding techniques, including slump molds and new projects that interest you! Clay and firing available for additional cost. Note: This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class: www.zoom.us You will be emailed Zoom meeting instructions, including...
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Discover the secrets behind creating stunning ceramic sculptures as you explore various surface treatments in this hands-on seminar. Unleash your creativity and learn the best strategies for finishing your masterpieces at Evanston Art Center. Join us and bring your sculptures to life!
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
For students with some experience in throwing and hand-building, add to your repertoire of form and techniques to explore how function relates to form working with high-fire reduction stoneware.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Create a unique stencil using the laser cutter in EAC’s Maker Lab! We will introduce the variety of technology EAC’s Maker Lab has to offer, and how it can be catered to meet your ceramics practice! Come with a basic image from which you would like to create a stencil.
The Fire Arts Center of Chicago @ 1830 N Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL
This class is designed to familiarize students with the basics of lost wax casting process. Depending on the project students will learn wax casting and working technique, gating and venting, ceramic shell and investment molding techniques. Students will be required to complete at least 3 finished projects. Repetition of this class will provide more advanced foundry education. Please note: Students should complete their classes within a...
Magical Minds Studio @ 110 Madison St, Chicago, IL
In our ceramics studio we teach students how to handle clay in order to make functional and artistic ceramic pieces. We'll start with hand-building and then we'll introduce them to the potter's wheel where they'll make bowls, cups and more. All materials will be supplied.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Explore the possibilities of working in clay using different hand-building techniques, such as pinch, slab and coil. Design a pinchpot for succulents, design and build a box that tells a story, or create some gifts for friends and family. . . the possibilities are endless once you learn the basics! Ceramics projects will be ready for pick up approximately 2 weeks after camp. Caregivers will be contacted via email when projects are ready.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Explore the possibilities of working in clay! Students will use different hand-building techniques, such as pinch, slab, and coil. They will design a pinch pot for little succulents, design and build a box that tells a story, or create some gifts for friends and family. The possibilities are endless! Ceramics projects will be ready for pick up approximately 2 weeks after camp. Caregivers will be contacted via email when projects are...
Evanston Art Center @ Interactive Online Classroom via Zoom, Chicago, IL
In this inclusive class for adults of all abilities, use different items from your home to add texture to your pottery. Explore basic handbuilding techniques, including slump molds and new projects that interest you! Clay and firing available for additional cost. Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate Recommended supplies: Muslin or canvas, the size of your workspace Bucket Rolling pin, Farberware Classic Wood Rolling Pin, Natural, 17.75-Inch...
Color Cocktail Factory @ 917 W 18th St, Chicago, IL
Unleash your creativity and bring nature into your home with a unique ceramic masterpiece. Join us for a night of pottery and learn how to craft a stunning mushroom-themed bowl and clay mushroom. No experience is required. Don't miss out on this fun-filled event!
Color Cocktail Factory @ 917 W 18th St, Chicago, IL
Unleash your creativity and create personalized handmade pottery at an expert-led workshop. Discover the art of hand-building with clay and take home unique mugs and a bowl that reflects your style.
May 1st
7:30–9pm CDT
May 8th
7:30–9pm CDT
May 15th
7:30–9pm CDT
Color Cocktail Factory @ 917 W 18th St, Chicago, IL
Unleash your creativity and explore the art of pottery in this engaging and hands-on class at the Color Cocktail Factory. Join skilled instructors as they teach you to create a beautiful and functional ceramic candle holder. Reserve your spot today and embark on a journey of self-expression and artistic discovery.
May 12th
5–6:30pm CDT
May 26th
5–6:30pm CDT
Color Cocktail Factory @ 917 W 18th St, Chicago, IL
Unleash your inner artist and craft a stunning collection of ceramic cacti in this hands-on pottery session. Join our expert instructors as they guide you through each step, from shaping the clay to adding intricate details. Don't miss out on this fun and creative adventure - reserve your spot now!
May 5th
6:30–8pm CDT
Jun 2nd
6:30–8pm CDT
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