Continuing Education Classes Summer 2009

How to register: Registration begins 8:00am April 8, 2009; call the CCCC office in
Siler City at 919-742-2715 or 919-542-6495 in Pittsboro.
You may pay in person or with a credit card by phone.

Continuing Education Classes

Beginning Wheel Throwing, Instructor, Darlene Brady
Monday nights 6—9pm. This class will provide hands-on learning of basic pottery skills in a structured, supportive, fun setting. Clay Studio.
Cost of course $65.00 Materials fee $10. includes 25 lbs. clay, to be paid at registration.
First Session: May 18 through June 22 (5 weeks)
Second Session: July 6 through August 3 (5 weeks)

Intermediate Wheel Throwing, Instructor, Raymond Edwards
Wednesday nights 6—9pm. This class will challenge students with some wheel experience by providing more time to practice and improve skills and techniques. Clay Studio.
Cost of course $65. Materials fee $10. for 25 lbs. clay, to be paid at registration.
First Session: May 20 through June 24 (6 weeks)
Second Session: July 1 through August 5 (6 weeks)

Advanced Wheel Throwing, Instructor, Jennifer Siegel
Wednesday afternoons 1—4pm. In this class you will learn to throw more complicated pieces of ware while gaining confidence on the potter’s wheel. Students must have taken beginning wheel throwing previously and will throw lots and lots of pots, working with larger amounts of clay. Clay Studio.
Cost of course $55. Materials fee $10. to be paid at registration.
First Session: May 20 through June 24 (6 weeks)
Second Session: July 1 through August 5 (6 weeks)

Plaster Carving, Instructor, Aaron Smith
Students in this class will learn to mix plaster and cast a solid block from which they will carve directly with a hammer and chisel, metal rasps, sure forms, and other hand tools. Each will produce a three dimensional work of art from a solid malleable material.
Siler City Center.
Class meets Tuesdays, May 19 through June 23, 6—9pm (6 weeks)
Cost of course $55. Materials fee $10. to be paid at registration.

Teens Behind the Potter’s Wheel, Instructor, Jennifer Siegel
Students will learn basic skills on the potter’s wheel including throwing, wedging, trimming, glazing and firing ceramic ware. Wear old clothes to get dirty! Clay Studio.
Cost of course $65. Materials fee $10.00 for 25 lbs. clay, to be paid at registration. Class meets Mondays June 15, 22, 29, July 6 1:00 to 5:00pm (4 days)
MUST REGISTER BY MAY 29.