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Providing year-around classes in Textiles, Pottery, Metals, Glass, Painting, Papermaking and other Art Forms.
6N158 CRANE ROAD
ST. CHARLES, ILLINOIS 60174
630.584.9443
FAX 630.584.9490
CENTER HOURS
Mon. - Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM
CLASSES
Mon. - Thurs. 9 AM - 9 PM
Fri. - Sat. 9 AM - 5 PM
POTTERY
All Pottery Classes are held in the Kavanagh Building Ceramics Studio
POTTERY BASICS
Instructor: Martha Griffith
These ongoing
pottery classes will incorporate all skill levels from beginner (no experience
necessary) to advanced in both hand building and wheel. Beginning students
will learn the characteristics of clay, forming methods, various decoration
techniques and glazing. After basic skills are attained, students are
challenged and taught new techniques, more shapes, glaze mixing and kiln
firing. They are encouraged and aided in pursuing their individual focus
or to work on a class project.
Supplies: Bring to class notebook, pencil, Kemper Tool Kit (or comparable), small bucket, towel, and sponge. Additional items can be added as needed.This session is 10 weeks.
Tuesdays: Apr 1 – Jun 3
Member $255; non-Member $275 • Materials Fee $12
Session D: 9:30 AM – 12:30 Noon
Session E: 6 - 9 PM
Tuesdays: Jun 17 - Aug 5; 9:30 AM - 12:30 Noon
Member $215; non-Member $235 • Materials Fee $12
Session G: Instructor Molly O'Brien
Thursdays: Apr 3 – Jun 5
Session F: 9:30 AM – 12:30 n
Member $255; Non-Member $275 • Materials Fee $12
POTTERY BASICS
Instructor: Jim Manna
These ongoing pottery classes will incorporate all skill levels from beginner (no experience necessary) to advanced in both hand building and wheel. Beginning students will learn the characteristics of clay, forming methods, various decoration techniques and glazing. After basic skills are attained, students are challenged and taught new techniques, more shapes, glaze mixing and kiln firing. They are encouraged and aided in pursuing their individual focus or to work on a class project.
Supplies: Bring to class notebook, pencil, Kemper Tool Kit (or comparable), small bucket, towel, and sponge. Additional items can be added as needed. This session is 10 weeks.
Tuesdays: Jun 17 – Aug 5; 6–9 PM
Member $215; Non-Member $235 • Materials Fee $12
WHEELTHROWING
Instructor: Po-Wen Liu
This class will lead you to explore the potential possibilities on a potter's wheel. Various wheel throwing techniques and styles will be taught in the class. This class will mostly focus on functional ceramics. You will learn how to create a functional piece that pleases your eyes and comforts your hands. Basic wheel throwing skill is required.
Wednesdays: 6 – 9 PM
Session B: Apr 2 – Jun 4
Member $255; Non-Member $275 • Materials Fee $12
WHEELTHROWING
Instructor: Stacy Conrad
This class will lead you to explore the potential possibilities on a potter's wheel. Various wheel throwing techniques and styles will be taught in the class. This class will mostly focus on functional ceramics. You will learn how to create a functional piece that please your eyes and comfort your hands. Basic wheel throwing skill is required.
Wednesday: Jun 18 – Aug 6; 6 – 9 PM
Member $215; Non-Member $235 • Materials Fee $12
SCULPTURE
Instructor: Mary Ann Narveson
This class is designed for those who have always wanted
to try sculpture, and for those who have tried and found themselves "home."
Receive instruction and support in using the slab roller and the extruder;
both
valuable tools for conceptual works, whether serious or fantastical.
As a group, the class will take one class time to mix a textural glaze
suitable for non-functional objects and de-mystify those 4 x 6 inch cards
kept in black boxes in the glaze room! Aimed at accommodating the self-starter,
as well as those who haven't quite decided what to do next, development
towards a personal style with clay will be emphasized. No previous experience
is necessary. As with all of Mary Ann's classes, expect some zany
times and choice of subject matters! Bring a notebook to the first class.
Wednesdays: 10 AM – 1 PM
Session B: Apr 2 – Jun 4
Member $255; non-Member $275 • Material Fee: $27
EXTRUDE
ME!
Instructor: Mary Ann Narveson
A two-day workshop aimed at de-mystifying the extruder—that reddish brown colored machine mounted on the wall in the hand-building room. For fanciful or functional projects, the extruder can be a valuable tool. Mutual encouragement, some team work and lots of chuckles make light work of the technical side of the class. The two six-hour classes insure that students will have time to finish several projects.
Supplies: Basic tools will be provided. Bring a notebook for ideas.
Mondays: May 12 & 19; 10 AM – 4 PM
Member $115; Non-Member $135 • Materials Fee $5
CERAMICS
Instructor: Jay Walsh
This
class will cover areas of ceramics with an emphasis on wheel thrown work.
Students set goals and projects at the first class meeting for the remaining
sessions. Students will also be involved in all areas of the ceramics
process from glazing to loading and firing kilns. Alternative firing
methods can be explored if the class expresses interest.
Supplies: Basic ceramic tool kit, 2 bats, and notebook.
Session B: Thursdays: Apr 3 – Jun 5, 6 – 9 PM
Member $255 Non-Member $275 • Materials Fee $12
CERAMICS
Instructor: Jay Walsh
This
class will cover areas of ceramics with an emphasis on wheel thrown work.
Students set goals and projects at the first class meeting for the remaining
sessions. Students will also be involved in all areas of the ceramics
process from glazing to loading and firing kilns. Alternative firing
methods can be explored if the class expresses interest.
Supplies: Basic ceramic tool kit, 2 bats, and notebook.
Thursdays: Jun 19 – Aug 7
Member $215; non-Member $235 • Materials Fee $12
Session A: 1 – 4 PM
Session B: 6 – 9 PM
CERAMICS:
HAND BUILDING OR INDEPENDENT STUDY
Instructor: Tom Vician
A comprehensive class designed for students who are interested in learning basic hand building techniques while exploring various surface techniques such as modeling, stamping, and carving. Through demonstrations and detailed instruction students will learn how to control & manipulate clay on a larger scale. Students will also learn specific glaze applications such as dipping, brushings and spraying. Discussions, slide presentations, and verbal explanations will be conducted for guidance and motivation. This course is great for beginning students through advanced.
In addition this class will offer a new independent study option adapted to the needs and skill level of the individual student in ceramics. Emphasis is on continuing development of personal expression, technical competency and craft for functional and sculptural ceramics. The independent study student will be able to pursue individual goals set at the start of the session and explore, improve and learn different hand building and wheel throwing techniques. Independent study students will learn advanced terminology and be encouraged to explore different glaze applications plus research and test new glaze formulas.
Supplies: Sketch book, tool kit and small buck. Additional items will be added as needed.
Saturdays: Apr 5 – Jun 7; 10 AM – 1 PM • No Class May 24
Member $235; non-Member $255 • Material Fee: $12
CERAMICS – INDEPENDENT
STUDY
Instructor: Tom Vician
This class will offer a new independent study option adapted to the needs and skill level of the individual student in ceramics. Emphasis is on continuing development of personal expression, technical competency and craft for functional and sculptural ceramics. The independent study student will be able to pursue individual goals set at the start of the session and explore, improve and learn different hand building and wheel throwing techniques.
Supplies: Sketch book, tool kit and small bucket. Additional items will be added as needed.
Saturdays: Jun 21 – Aug 9; 10 AM – 1 PM • No Class Jul 5
Member $190; Non-Member $210 • Material Fee $12
ROCKIN
RAKU REVISITED
Instructor: Jim Manna
Join
us to explore the Raku process and the spontaneous qualities of post
firing reduction methods. Skill level from beginner to experienced. Students
will learn about kilns, safety and will fire their own work utilizing
the materials and supplies available at our studio. Besides basic raku
we will explore other techniques such as horse hair, ferric chloride,
aluminum foil sagger, etc. You may bring up to 6 bisque fired ceramic
items. Pieces made of a Raku body or white stoneware will resist thermal
shock and produce the best results.
Bring lunch and wear long pants, closed shoes and bring a long sleeve shirt.
Saturday: Jul 12; 10 AM – 4 PM
Member $60; Non-Member $75 • Material Fee $12