14320 NE 21st Street #20, Bellevue, Washington 98007
Summer Quarter Schedule:
Explorations in Colored Clay:
Intro to Clay II: Hand-Building and Wheel-Throwing Continued
Intro to Clay II: Hand-Building and Wheel-Throwing Continued
MONDAYS, 6:00-9:00PM
JUNE 30-JULY 28
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of colored porcelain clay in this 5-week intensive course, designed for both hand builders and wheel throwers. Learn to mix ceramic stains and oxides into a cone 6 porcelain clay body to achieve stunning, rich colors. Through hands-on demonstrations, you'll explore techniques such as layering, laminating, marbling, inlaying, and creating patterned logs. The focus will be on mastering these methods and experimenting with their possibilities. Projects will include simple yet elegant small bowls and plates that showcase your unique colored clay designs.
- Level: Intermediate
- Instructor: Rupa Palasamudram
Important: Attendance on the first day is mandatory, as we will be mixing our clay colors. This course involves wedging clay, so please come prepared. While all techniques are based in hand-building, final pieces can be adapted for wheel throwing.
Supply List:
Basic pottery tools-including a good sharp knife tool, paint stirring sticks, and a ruler. A full list will be provide to enrolled students.
$290 for 5 weeks
includes a 25Lb bag of porcelain. Stains for mixing will be available for purchase during the first class.
0 spaces available
Intro to Clay II: Hand-Building and Wheel-Throwing Continued
Intro to Clay II: Hand-Building and Wheel-Throwing Continued
Intro to Clay II: Hand-Building and Wheel-Throwing Continued
TUESDAYS, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
JUNE 24-AUGUST 12
This class is the next step for those who have taken Intro to Clay I. We will use the hand building and wheel throwing techniques we learned in Intro part I, but step up the level of complexity of the projects so that students can continue to improve their skills. This class is an excellent bridge to get from beginner into our intermediate level classes.
- Level: Bridge
- Instructor: Trevor Johnson
Prerequisite: For students who have already taken Intro to Clay I, or have previous hand-building and wheel-throwing experience.
$400 for 8 weeks
0 spaces available
Intro to Clay I: Hand-building for Beginners.
Intro to Clay II: Hand-Building and Wheel-Throwing Continued
Intro to Clay I: Hand-building for Beginners.
WEDNESDAYS, 6:00 - 9:00PM
JUNE 25-JULY 23
For our Summer quarter, we've split our Intro class into two 5-week sessions. In this session, beginners learn the art of hand-building using the techniques of pinch pots, then coil pots and finally slab construction to establish a foundation of clay knowledge and skills.
Instructor demos and individual instruction will guide students. Students will also learn the basics of glazing.
Take just this course, or combine it with Intro to Clay I: Wheel-throwing, to establish a strong foundation for continuing your ceramics practice.
- Level: Beginner
- Instructor: Susan Thompson
$265 for 5 weeks
Or sign up for both consecutive Intro to Clay I sessions for $500.
0 spaces available
Intro to Clay I: Wheel-throwing for Beginners
Altering the Thrown Form for Intermediate Level Students
Intro to Clay I: Hand-building for Beginners.
WEDNESDAYS, 6:00 - 9:00PM
JULY 30-AUGUST 27
For our Summer quarter, we've split our Intro class into two 5-week sessions. In this session, beginners learn the basics of wheel-throwing, starting with wedging, centering clay and pulling cylinders, as well as other simple functional forms. Students will also learn the basics of glazing.
Take just this course, or combine it with Intro to Clay I: Hand-building, to establish a strong foundation for continuing your ceramics practice.
- Level: Beginner
- Instructor: Susan Thompson
$265 for 5 weeks
Or sign up for both consecutive Intro to Clay I sessions for $500
0 spaces available
Altering the Thrown Form for Intermediate Level Students
Altering the Thrown Form for Intermediate Level Students
Altering the Thrown Form for Intermediate Level Students
THURSDAYS, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
JUNE 26-AUGUST 14
Explore altering wheel-thrown forms using hand building techniques. In this course, students will learn how to create and use templates for designing slabs, create roulettes for texturing, building vases and bottles with multiple thrown elements, as well as making asymmetrical trays and dishes.
- Level: Intermediate
- Instructor: Trevor Johnson
Prerequisite: Previous experience with the wheel and hand-building is required.
$400 for 8 weeks
7 spaces available
Beyond Beginners Wheel
Altering the Thrown Form for Intermediate Level Students
Altering the Thrown Form for Intermediate Level Students
SATURDAYS, 1:00-4:00PM
JUNE 14-AUGUST 23 (no class July 5)
Build on your wheel-throwing skills in this class for anyone beyond beginning level.
Watch instructor demos and get individual help. Each week the instructor will focus on a different technique.
Studio instructors will take turns teaching each week, so this is a great way to learn from several different teachers.
This flexible class is designed around busy summer schedules - students choose 8 out of 10 sessions to attend, leaving room for vacations and other summer plans. Sign up in advance for the weeks you plan to attend.
- Level: Bridge, Intermediate, Advanced
- Instructors: Trevor Johnson, Vicky Hattori, Susan Thompson, Heather Fitzgerald
Prerequisite: For students who have already established the basic skills of wedging, centering, and pulling consistently.
$400 for 8 of 10 scheduled sessions
5 spaces available
Class Level Guide
BEGINNER
Beginner classes are designed for people who have never worked with clay before, or who want a refresher of the basics. Instructors will assume that participants have no clay knowledge.
BRIDGE
Bridge classes are aimed at those who have taken a beginner course, yet don't feel ready to jump into an intermediate or advanced class. Students will strengthen their basic skills and go a little further in their practice with more challenging projects than in the beginner classes.
INTERMEDIATE
Intermediate classes are for experienced practitioners who have a firm grasp of the basics of clay and can keep up in a class that is more fast-paced. Students should expect challenges and the development of specific skills.
ADVANCED
Advanced classes assume students have a high level of proficiency. They are designed to challenge students to reach new levels in their knowledge and abilities.
ALL LEVELS
All Levels classes are designed for all ability levels. They help newer students build skills, as well as challenge more seasoned students to grow in their practice.
Test-drive Mini Classes
Mini classes are designed to give you a chance to try working with clay in a one-time 90-minute session.
How to register for a mini-class:
Once you click on "Register Now"
- Click on the drop-down menu;
- Click on the class you want;
- If you haven't taken a class with us before, be sure to choose the "Non-Member" option;
- Fill our the info fields and:
- click "Book Now" to go to the next screen.
Wheel-throwing Test Drive
$85
FRIDAY EVENINGS
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Semi-Private Class
Interested in trying your hand at throwing pots? Join us for a 90-minute session to take a pottery wheel for a spin and learn the basics. We'll guide you through the steps of making small cylinders, and fire and glaze your favorite pot for you. (Additional pieces can be fired and glazed for $15 each.)
Limited to 8 participants.
Age 16+
Wheel-throwing Test Drive
$85
SATURDAY MORNINGS
11:00AM - 12:30PM
Semi-Private Class
Interested in trying your hand at throwing pots? Join us for a 90-minute session to take a pottery wheel for a spin and learn the basics. We'll guide you through the steps of making small cylinders, and fire and glaze your favorite pot for you. (Additional pieces can be fired and glazed for $15 each.)
Limited to 8 participants.
Age 16+
Private Wheel Lessons
Individual lessons for ages 16 and older.
INTRODUCTORY LESSON
New students begin with a 90-minute session to learn the basics of centering clay on the wheel and are guided through the steps of making a small cylinder or bowl. This is a private version of our Test-drive mini-class where you will work one-on-one with the instructor and receive individual instruction. We will provide plenty of clay for you to use during the lesson, and at the end you will choose your 2 best pieces for us to fire and glaze.
$125; Clay, firing fees, glazing, and use of studio tools included in the lesson price.
You may add one person to your private lesson for an additional fee of $95. (Please email us after you register if you'd would like to add someone to your lesson. *We cannot accommodate children age 15 and younger in our studio*)
CONTINUING LESSON: Take additional private lessons after the introductory lesson These lessons are 2 hours long and include 1 hour of instruction and 1 hour of free time to practice and build skills. You will be able to keep up to 3 pieces per lesson to trim and finish at future lessons or to have us glaze and fire for you. if you have previously attended a Test Drive, you are ready for a continuing lesson.
$100; Clay, firing fees, glazing, and use of studio tools included in the lesson price.
(Private students do not have access to open studio hours)
SUPPLY LIST FOR MULTI-WEEK CLASSES
Supplies to bring to class
A set of pottery tools:
- a potter's rib
- steel scraper
- wood modeling tool
- needle tool
- ribbon tool
- loop tool
- sponge
- wire clay cutter
- Any other ceramics tools you already own
Tool kits are available for purchase at KCS for $20 + tax. Please arrive early to the first class if you wish to purchase a kit.
A box for storing tools
A towel for wiping you hands
A smock or apron
A notebook or sketch book and pencil/pen