Monday, August 8, 2011

Continuing Education Classes Fall 2011

Raku


 (courses do not lead to a degree or diploma)

How to register:  Registration begins 8:00am August 3, 2011; call the CCCC office in Siler City at 919-545-8663 or  919-545-8033 in Pittsboro.    
You may pay in person or with a credit card by phone.

Classes
 
Beginning Wheelthrowing, Instructor, Darlene Brady
Tuesday nights, 6—9pm.  Clay Studio. This class will provide hands-on learning of basic pottery skills in a structured, supportive, fun setting. Students must bring tools; beginner’s kits cost around $11.00*.  Cost of course $80.  Materials fee $10. includes 25 lbs. clay & glaze, to be paid at registration
First Session:  August 16 through September 27 (7 weeks).  (C-3756)
Second Session October 4 through November 15 (7 weeks).  (C-3757)  *Note:  Clay tools may be purchased at any pottery supply or hobby store.

Intermediate Wheelthrowing, Instructor, Ray Edwards
Wednesday nights 6—9pm.  Clay Studio.  This class will challenge students with some wheel experience by providing more time to practice and improve skills and techniques. 
Cost of course $80Materials fee $10. to be paid at registration.  Bring clay tools.
First Session:  August 18 through September 29 (7 weeks). (C-3768)  Second Session:  October 6 through November 17 (7 weeks).  (C-3769)
 
Fall About Pots (Advanced Wheelthrowing), Instructor, Jennifer Siegel
Saturdays 10am—2pm.  Clay Studio.  Students will explore new forms, design techniques and  methods of glazing.  Bring clay tools and dust mask.
Cost of course $65.  Materials fee $10. includes 25 lbs. clay & glaze, to be paid at registration. 
First Session:  August 20 through October 1 (6 weeks).  (C-3764)  Second Session:  October 8 through December 3 (6 weeks)  (C-3765

Clay Open Studio, Facilitator, Staff
Open to current degree students and those registered in Continuing Education classes
Saturdays 2:00—6:00pm. Clay Studio. Cost $40.  Clay must be purchased at either campus prior to Saturday. Students bring supplies. 
First Session:   August 20 through October 1 (6 weeks).  (C-3773)  Second Session:  October 8 through December 3 (6 weeks).  No classes November 5, 12, 26  (C-3774)

Blacksmithing for Fun, Instructor, Lucas House  (C-3775)
Saturdays 10:00am—2:00pm. October 8 through October 22 (3 weeks), Siler City Center
Students will learn to continue blacksmithing on their own through basic to advanced forging and fabricating techniques.  Design and history will guide the students through their projects.
Bring safety glasses, ear protection, and wear non-flammable clothing.  Cost of course $71.25.  Materials fee:  $20.00

Beginners Welding for Art & Hobby, Instructor, Kevin Kuhnel   (C-3751)
Mondays 6:00—9:00pm, Siler City Center. September 12 through November 14 (10 weeks)   Cost of course $136.25, Materials fee:  $30.00
Students will learn the basics of MIG welding for the purpose of art and hobby.  Students will understand the use of shop tools and machinery in a safe environment.
Bring a welding apron, welding gloves, safety glasses, and work boots.

Metal Sculpture, Instructor, Kevin Kuhnel  (C-3752)
Wednesdays 6:00—9:00pm.  Siler City Center.  September 14 through November 16 (10 weeks)  Cost of course $121.25.  Materials fee:  $30.00 (continued to page 4)
Prerequisite:  welding experience; not for beginners.  Through hands-on individual projects
students will complete a saleable work of art. 
Bring welding apron, welding gloves, safety glasses, and work boots.

Workshops

I Spy Salt, Instructor, Jennifer Siegel  (C-3763)
Orientation:  5:00—6:00, Tuesday, August 23
November 4, noon—4:00pm; November 5, 10:00am—10:00pm; November 6, 11:00am—9:00pm; November 12, 8:00am—midnight.  Clay studio.  Cost $121.50.  Materials fee $10.00.
Designed to familiarize students with the steps required to successfully fire a 100 cubic foot salt kiln (gas), work includes glazing cone 10 ware, making wadding, kiln wash, kiln prep, loading and firing.  Successful completion will prepare student for a life-long love of salt-fired pottery.
Bring cone 10 bisque ware, personal glazing tools, gloves, dust mask, protective eye wear, two 4-pound boxes granulated salt.

Pottery Tool Making, Instructor, Raymond Edwards  (C-3766)
Fridays 2:00—6:00pm, September 16 through September 30 (3 weeks), Clay Studio.  Cost of course $50.00.  Cost of course $50.00.
Students will learn to work with power tools to produce wood tools for working with clay.

Intermediate to Advanced Woodturning, Instructor, Rich Goldberg (C-3332)
Saturdays, 10:00am—2:00pm, September 17 and September 24 (2 days).  Cost of workshop $76.25.  Materials fee $30.00.
Students will gain proficiency in intermediate-to-advanced level woodturning skills with a hands-on learning approach.  Bring safety glasses

Raku:  Red Hot Sculptures, Instructor, Raymond Edwards (C-3251)
Friday, October 28, 3:00—7:00pm; Saturday, October 29, 9:00am—5:00pm, SAGE Academy.  Cost of course $66.25.
Students will learn aspects of firing Raku and using different ingredients for reduction.  Bring:  bisque ware

Carbonton Wood Firing, Instructor, Raymond Edwards (C-3767)
Thursday, November 3, 3:00—6:00pm, clay studio; Friday, November 4, 9:00am—2:00pm; Saturday, November 5, 6:00am—6:00pm; Sunday, November 13, 1:00—4:00pm, Carbonton, NC.  Cost of workshop $66.00.
Beginning with instruction in using appropriate glazes and temperatures, students will learn the aspects of firing with wood in an historic groundhog kiln.





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