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JUDGE'S CRITIQUE

Join us in celebrating Ridge Art Association and their newest addition - A Pottery & Ceramics Studio!

The Studio is managed by Austin Snedden, a local potter, who has helped Ridge Art bring this to life.

Ridge Art Association and Austin will be offering pottery & ceramics classes and studio memberships for members.

AWARDS CELEBRATION

Beginner's Pottery Wheel Course
Unleash your creativity and learn the art of wheel throwing!

Course Overview:
This hands-on pottery course is designed for beginners who are eager to explore the fundamentals of throwing clay on a pottery wheel. Whether you’ve never touched clay before or have a bit of experience, this course will guide you through each step with personalized instruction and plenty of practice time. You'll learn essential techniques to create functional and decorative pieces, from centering the clay to shaping, trimming, and glazing your final creations.

What You'll Learn:

• Introduction to the Pottery Wheel: Learn how to set up your workspace, center the clay, and throw basic shapes.

• Shaping Techniques: Develop your skills in creating bowls, mugs, and simple vessels.

• Trimming and Finishing: Discover the basics of trimming, adding handles, and refining your pieces.

• Glazing: An introduction to glazing techniques to bring your pieces to life with color and texture.

• Basic Clay Knowledge: Understand the types of clay, how to care for your tools, and how to maintain your wheel.

• Studio Membership: ALL currently enrolled students will get access to the studio on weekdays 12pm-6pm.

Course Format:

• Duration: 4 weeks, 3-hour sessions

• Class Size: Small group setting for individual attention

• Materials: All materials, including clay and tools, are provided. Just bring an apron or towel that you don't mind getting dirty!

• No Experience Needed: Ideal for beginners!

What to Expect:

• Hands-on learning in a supportive, creative environment.

• Step-by-step demonstrations and personal guidance from experienced instructors.

• Opportunities to experiment and develop your personal style.

• A chance to make and glaze several pieces you can take home and enjoy.

Live pastels demonstration by William Araujo 

Thursday, January 23, 6:30 - 8:00pm, at the RAA Gallery.

$10 for non-RAA members

No charge for RAA members.

Beginner's Hand Building Ceramics Course
Explore the art of creating unique pottery without a wheel!

Course Overview:
In this beginner-friendly course, you'll learn the basics of hand building, a traditional pottery technique that involves shaping clay by hand rather than using a wheel. Perfect for those who prefer a tactile, slower approach to ceramics, this class covers a variety of hand building techniques that allow you to create functional and artistic pieces. Whether you're interested in making mugs, bowls, sculptures, or other clay creations, this course will provide you with the foundational skills to bring your ideas to life.

What You'll Learn:

• Pinching: Master the simple yet versatile technique of pinching to create small vessels and sculptures.
• Coiling: Learn how to build larger pieces like bowls, vases, and planters using coils of clay.
• Slab Building: Discover how to roll out clay slabs and join them to create geometric forms, boxes, trays, and other flat or boxy shapes.
• Surface Decoration: Experiment with carving, stamping, and texture techniques to add visual interest to your pieces.
• Assembly and Joining: Understand how to properly join different parts of your pieces to create stable, durable constructions.
• Basic Glazing: Introduction to glazing techniques to finish your pieces with color, texture, and shine.

Course Format:

• Duration: 4 weeks, 3-hour sessions
• Class Size: Small group for more individualized attention
• Materials: All materials, including clay and tools, are provided.
• No Experience Needed: Ideal for beginners or anyone interested in learning more about hand building techniques.
•  ALL currently enrolled students will get access to the studio weekdays 12pm-6pm.

What to Expect:

• Hands-on guidance and demonstrations from experienced instructor.
• A creative and welcoming environment where you can explore your personal style.
• Opportunities to create both functional pieces (like mugs and bowls) and decorative sculptures.
• Time to experiment with different textures, shapes, and finishes for your work.
• Finished pieces that you can take home, ready for use or display.

Beginner's Pottery Wheel Course
Unleash your creativity and learn the art of wheel throwing!

Course Overview:
This hands-on pottery course is designed for beginners who are eager to explore the fundamentals of throwing clay on a pottery wheel. Whether you’ve never touched clay before or have a bit of experience, this course will guide you through each step with personalized instruction and plenty of practice time. You'll learn essential techniques to create functional and decorative pieces, from centering the clay to shaping, trimming, and glazing your final creations.

What You'll Learn:

• Introduction to the Pottery Wheel: Learn how to set up your workspace, center the clay, and throw basic shapes.

• Shaping Techniques: Develop your skills in creating bowls, mugs, and simple vessels.

• Trimming and Finishing: Discover the basics of trimming, adding handles, and refining your pieces.

• Glazing: An introduction to glazing techniques to bring your pieces to life with color and texture.

• Basic Clay Knowledge: Understand the types of clay, how to care for your tools, and how to maintain your wheel.

• Studio Membership: ALL currently enrolled students will get access to the studio on weekdays 12pm-6pm.

Course Format:

• Duration: 4 weeks, 3-hour sessions

• Class Size: Small group setting for individual attention

• Materials: All materials, including clay and tools, are provided. Just bring an apron or towel that you don't mind getting dirty!

• No Experience Needed: Ideal for beginners!

What to Expect:

• Hands-on learning in a supportive, creative environment.

• Step-by-step demonstrations and personal guidance from experienced instructors.

• Opportunities to experiment and develop your personal style.

• A chance to make and glaze several pieces you can take home and enjoy.

Beginner's Pottery Wheel Course
Unleash your creativity and learn the art of wheel throwing!

Course Overview:
This hands-on pottery course is designed for beginners who are eager to explore the fundamentals of throwing clay on a pottery wheel. Whether you’ve never touched clay before or have a bit of experience, this course will guide you through each step with personalized instruction and plenty of practice time. You'll learn essential techniques to create functional and decorative pieces, from centering the clay to shaping, trimming, and glazing your final creations.

What You'll Learn:

• Introduction to the Pottery Wheel: Learn how to set up your workspace, center the clay, and throw basic shapes.

• Shaping Techniques: Develop your skills in creating bowls, mugs, and simple vessels.

• Trimming and Finishing: Discover the basics of trimming, adding handles, and refining your pieces.

• Glazing: An introduction to glazing techniques to bring your pieces to life with color and texture.

• Basic Clay Knowledge: Understand the types of clay, how to care for your tools, and how to maintain your wheel.

• Studio Membership: ALL currently enrolled students will get access to the studio on weekdays 12pm-6pm.

Course Format:

• Duration: 4 weeks, 3-hour sessions

• Class Size: Small group setting for individual attention

• Materials: All materials, including clay and tools, are provided. Just bring an apron or towel that you don't mind getting dirty!

• No Experience Needed: Ideal for beginners!

What to Expect:

• Hands-on learning in a supportive, creative environment.

• Step-by-step demonstrations and personal guidance from experienced instructors.

• Opportunities to experiment and develop your personal style.

• A chance to make and glaze several pieces you can take home and enjoy.

ART PICKUP

Janet will teach how to paint a “head and figure”, with expressive and loose techniques in watercolors. We will learn how to capture the gestures, the changing colors in palette and on paper, all painted in a spontaneous manner.  Janet likes to capture the person in a “moment” that is in the middle of a breath and wants the painting to exude that “life”.  Her workshops are highly sought after and usually fill up quickly.