Painting in Acrylics
Instructor: Janet VisserMedium: AcrylicsAge Limit: 16+Time: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PMWhen: Thursdays starting September 15, 2022 through October 20, 2022Where: Ceramics Studio, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, NCThis colorful class equips you with basic techniques and fundamentals of composition, perspective and color theory in painting with acrylics. Suitable for beginner to intermediate painters, students choose their subject matter and will create their paintings with focused instruction and guidance from our trained instructor. ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***
All Level Adult Handbuilding
Instructor: Renee CadlerMedium: ClayAge Limit: 16+Time: 6:30 to 9:00 PMWhen: Wednesdays starting September 14, 2022 through October 19, 2022Where: Ceramics Studio, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, NCIn this class, we will focus on the basics, focusing on a variety of hand building tips and techniques. This will be a project-based class with ideas and examples that will challenge and build your skills. We will focus on pinch, coil, and slab and begin applying ways of combining these to make more both functional and sculptural pieces. We will explore not only hand building techniques but a variety of glaze and other surface design treatments. No Pre- Requisites. ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***
Beginner Adult Hand-Building
Instructor: Penny OvercashMedium: CeramicsAge Limit: 16+Time: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PMWhen: Thursdays starting September 15, 2022 through October 20, 2022Where: Ceramics Studio, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, NCLearn to use and manipulate clay to make vessels, pots, pitchers etc. You will learn basic hand building techniques, how to work clay with a slab roller and without, ( coiling, pinching, and adding ) basic glaze, underglaze and many decorative choices for finishing your pieces. Basic kiln knowledge will be addressed. Come play with clay! ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***
Mixed Media
Instructor: Renee CadlerMedium: ClayAge Limit: 16+Time: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PMWhen: Mondays starting September 12, 2022 through October 17, 2022Where: Ceramics Studio, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, NCElevate your ceramics skills to the next level by incorporating paper, metal, wood and found objects into your clay forms and pieces. This creative class provides opportunities to experiment with new ideas and create with clay in unexpected ways. From wall pieces to sculptural forms, the sky’s the limit to what you can create. ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***
Youth: Comics and Cartoon Drawing
Instructor: Greg StumpMedium: GraphiteAge Limit: 8-12Time: 4:40 to 6:30 PMWhen: Thursdays starting September 15, 2022 through October 20, 2022Where: Ceramics Studio, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, NCDoes your child love to draw cartoons or comic book characters? In this class, students will uncover the basics of drawing and creating their very own cartoon characters, including learning how to build bodies from basic shapes and how to convey emotions through facial expressions and body language. ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***
Ceramics Open Studio
Medium: CeramicsAge Limit: 16+Time: 1:30 to 3:30 PMWhen: Monday, September 12, 2022Where: Ceramics Studio, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, NCOpen Studio is designed for ceramics students enrolled in a current class who need additional time outside of class hours to work on a piece. Participants are expected to function independently and use studio equipment and supplies responsibly. Production pottery will not be allowed and kiln/glaze usage will be monitored. Registration is a la carte and fees are per day.***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***
Youth: Create with Clay
Instructor: Taisia MillsMedium: ClayAge Limit: 10-16Time: 6:30 to 8:30 PMWhen: Thursdays starting September 15, 2022 through October 20, 2022Where: Ceramics Studio, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, NCThis ceramics class provides the opportunity to explore the joy and the challenges of working with clay. Students will learn how to make pottery on the wheel while also while learning how to roll coils, build slabs, & create textures and unique surface patterns while sculpting their own unique pieces. ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***
Adult All Level Wheel Throwing
Instructor: Keith MeyersMedium: CeramicsAge Limit: 16+Time: 6:30 to 9:00 PMWhen: Mondays starting September 12, 2022 through October 17, 2022Where: Ceramics Studio, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, NCPerfect for beginning students or the more experienced ones, this is an all level ceramics class that will focus on form, shaping and textural methods on the clay wheel. Learn how to add handles, and other ornamental designs to your pieces while also discovering new techniques through demonstrations and one-on-one instructions. ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***
Ceramics Open Studio
Medium: CeramicsAge Limit: 16+Time: 1:30 to 3:30 PMWhen: Monday, September 19, 2022Where: Ceramics Studio, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, NCOpen Studio is designed for ceramics students enrolled in a current class who need additional time outside of class hours to work on a piece. Participants are expected to function independently and use studio equipment and supplies responsibly. Production pottery will not be allowed and kiln/glaze usage will be monitored. Registration is a la carte and fees are per day. ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***
Adult Intermediate and Advanced Handbuilding
Instructor: Penny OvercashMedium: ClayAge Limit: 16+Time: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PMWhen: Tuesdays starting September 13, 2022 through October 18, 2022Where: Ceramics Studio, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, NCFor students who wish to further their knowledge on technique, decoration, and assemblage. This class will cover different projects to progress your skills to new levels. Coiling, slabbing, pinching and building as you go will be utilized and explored. Different ways of glazing, slip trailing, transfer designs and transferring with slips will be covered. Carving and painting are also options for your work. Let’s take your pieces to the next level. ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***