Professional Development credit for classes.

ClaySpace is an accredited provider through the Illinois State Board of Education.

 

 

Summer Classes 2013

 Morning and Evening Adult Classes 
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Tuesday 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM, June 18–August 6
Ceramics 
Instructor: Linda Kiepke 
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Monday 6:00 to 9:30 PM, June 10–July 29
Ceramics
Instructor: Kate Kielty   Register

Wednesday 6:00 to 9:30 PM, June 19–August 7
Ceramics – Beginning & Intermediate
Instructor: Marge Couden   
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Ceramics

Explore your creativity through clay. Whether you are a beginning or continuing student, you will develop skill in using the wheel, hand building methods and decorative techniques. An experienced instructor will help you to pursue your creative goals. Skill level: All levels

Intermediate Throwing

This class is for students with previous throwing experience who are looking to hone their skills and expand their repertoire. Topics to be covered will run the gamut from the basics of throwing cylinders and bowls to creating sets of tumblers and mugs, throwing plates, and creating altered casseroles and covered vessels.

 

Registration for All Clay Classes Listed Above: $290 + Materials Fee of $30

For Online Registration:  Use promo code earlyclay for early registration discount. Use promp code cpclay for ClayPeople member discount.
           

Materials Fee: $30 includes 1 bag of clay, glazing/firing and open lab hours.

 


Glass Classes

 

Learn how to fuse glass designs using a kiln.  Learn several methods using glass frits and molds to create jewelry, plates, bowls and more.  All cutting supplies are provided. Students will furnish supply safety glasses and purchase glass materials with guidance from the instructor.
 
Skill level: All levels   Instructor: Susan Delaney

Session I:

6:00 to 9:30 PM, June 20–July 18*
*Week after July 4 holiday
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Session II:

Thursday  6:00 to 9:30 PM, July 25–August 15   Register


Spring 2013 Glass Classes:

Registration for each Glass Class Session:  $145 + Materials Fee of $35 Per Session


 For Online Registration: Use promo code earlyglass for early registration discount. Use promp code cpglass for ClayPeople member discount.

 
Summer 2013 Clay Classes for KIDS                       
Tuesday Afternoon Clay Fantasy

   

 

Discover the fun of working with clay. Learn various ceramics techniques such as pinch pots, slab work and modeling. Sculpt clay into castles, fantasy creatures and functional objects. Enjoy painting your creations with colorful stains and underglazes. Four week sessions are available, and all materials are included. (Studio staff will glaze and fire the children's work to be ready for pick up 2 to 3 weeks later.)
 
For ages 8 & up. 

Summer 2013
Tuesday Afternoons  4:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Instructor: Katie Teesdale

Session I: June 18–July 9   Register

Session II: July 16–August 6   Register

Registration for Each Clay Fantasy Session: $95 per session (includes materials)

 


CUSTOM CLASSES:

 Design –A-Class

ClaySpace will arrange custom classes for a minimum of six people.  These may be for birthday parties for children or adults, for Boy & Girl Scout groups pursuing badges, and for team building sessions.

These two-hour events may include:

  • Tour of the Studio and full explanation of the ceramics processes
  • Make a hand built project to take home after we glaze it
  • See a potter’s wheel demonstration
  • Briefly try the potter’s wheel

Cost is $25 per participant (with 20% discount for Scout groups). 

Call or email for information and scheduling.  

Private Classes

Private classes for one or two participants are available at ClaySpace by prior arrangement with a ClaySpace teacher. 

These events may include:

  • Tour of the Studio
  • Full explanation of the ceramics processes
  • Make hand built projects
  • Instruction for using the potter’s wheel to make bowls and cylinders
  • Instruction for glazing ceramics pieces

Call or email for information and scheduling. (Office hours: Monday –Wednesday between 10 AM to1 PM)



 

 

 

Classes and Registration

Glass Fusion II Thursday Evenings 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
05/09/2013 - 06/06/2013  Instructor: Susan Delaney