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Adult (and high school aged students)
Pottery Wheel Workshops
Instructor:
Steph O'Shaughnessy, ARC Pottery Instructor
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THE MONDAY WORKSHOP #1 IS FULL
AGES 8-Adult
INTRO TO POTTERY (#1)
$50 per person
Mondays (2 classes) | 6-8pm
July 8 (throw pots)
Skip a week for bisque fire
July 22 (glaze pots)
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THE WEDNESDAY WORKSHOP #2 IS FULL
AGES 8-Adult
INTRO TO POTTERY (#2)
Guest Instructor:
Kent Henderson, Galena Clay Works
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$50 per person
Wednesdays (2 classes) | 6-8pm
July 10 (throw pots)
Skip a week for bisque fire
July 24 (glaze pots)
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Ever want to learn how to throw pots on the pottery wheel but didn't want to commit to a full workshop? Then this class is for you! This is a two week class: on the first day you will learn how to throw pots on the wheel, on the second day you will glaze your work. Open to ages 8-adult. Fun class to take with your child, partner or best friend! Only 6 spots available. Registration fee includes instruction, clay, glazes, and two firings.
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THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER WORKSHOP
$130*
Wednesday (5 classes) | 6-8pm
August 7, 14, 21, 28 (throw pots)
(Skip Sept 4 to bisque fire work)
September 11 (glaze work)
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*Workshops are also open to high school aged students. $25 will be paid for by the Bill Farrell Memorial Scholarship Fund! Contact Liz Larson to register a high school student so that you can receive the discounted rate: artdirector@galenaarc.org.
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Learn basic skills on the potter’s wheel for beginners or those with some experience who would like to refresh their techniques. A fun foundation course in making bowls, cups and vases on the electric potter’s wheel. Learn preparing clay, centering, throwing, trimming, techniques for altering and decorating and glazing. Fee includes clay, glazes and 2 instructor firings.
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OPEN STUDIO HOURS
Explore your creativity, working independently, in a welcoming studio with other artists!
Open Studio hours are offered to adults who have taken a pottery workshop at the Galena ARC or are proficient at using a pottery wheel. NOTE: No instruction occurs during open-studio time.
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HOURS:
Contact Liz Larson to schedule dates and times: artdirector@galenaarc.org
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Studio Rental Fee:
$12 for 2 hours, $18 for 3 hours
Includes use of this equipment:
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Brent Pottery Wheels
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Hand Tools
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Banding Wheels
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Slab Roller
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Storage space for your clay and pottery
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ARC Materials Fee: $30
To be paid by cash or check in the Pottery Studio during Open Studio.
Includes:​
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25 pound bag of clay (DSM 1/2 grog stoneware)
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Bisque Firing
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Wax
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Glazes
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Cone 6 Firing (Firings to be done by Galena ARC)
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Studio Guidelines:
Can be downloaded and reviewed HERE.
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Studio Registration Form:
Can be downloaded and reviewed HERE.
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Questions? Contact:
Liz Larson, Art Program Director
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Steph O'Shaughnessy, Pottery Instructor
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HOW TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES
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by CREDIT CARD
You can register online (links below).
Note: Stride Events will add a processing fee.
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by CASH OR CHECK
Complete these 3 steps:
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1. For immediate class registration please email: artdirector@galenaarc.org
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You will be placed on the class list in order of email received. Your place will be held for 4 days awaiting payment.
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2. Download and Print the Registration Form
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3. Drop off or mail:
Galena ARC
11084 W US HWY 20
Galena, IL 61036