CERAMICS : Ceramics classes for all skill levels. Start with the basics of handbuilding and wheel throwing, or hone your skills in specialized techniques while you explore over 200 glaze combinations in our state-of-the-art studios.

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Spring 2021 Registration:
November 23 - Member Registration
December 7 - Registration Open to the Public


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SPRING 2021 CLASSES

ONLINE CLASSES

 

TUESDAY

Freeing Your Creative Spirit


Join teaching artists Jen Broemel (textile) and Peggy Breidenbach (ceramic) as they pull assignments from Corita Kent’s seminal book, Learning By Heart, to help kick-start your own creativity and encourage you to look at the world in new ways. The class will use simple tools (paper, magazines, paint, thread, clay) to create both individual and group projects. Also incorporated will be improvisational techniques used by these artists in their own work as well as other approaches from invited guest artists.


7 Weeks • January 19–March 2 • 10 am–Noon • $327 • All Levels • Peggy Breidenbach + Jen Broemel

 


IN-STUDIO CLASSES


MONDAY


Basic Wheel Throwing + More

 

Looking to get comfortable behind a potter’s wheel or continue to build your wheel throwing skills? This class will show you the ropes! Learn the basics behind this classic pottery technique while designing and decorating your very own bowls, mugs, and vases.

 

15 Weeks • January 18–April 26 • 9 am–Noon • $598 • Beginning-Intermediate • Kylee Williams


Wheel Throwing 1

 

Learn the basics of wheel throwing in a warm and welcoming classroom environment! While this class is geared toward those with little or no prior experience, all skill levels are welcome to explore the fundamentals with us. From creating bowls and mugs to decorating and glazing, this class is everything you need to get started on your wheel throwing journey!

 

7 Weeks • January 18–March 1 • 9:30 am–11:30 am • $366 • Beginning • Teaching Artist TBD


Wheel Throwing 2

 

You know what they say, practice makes perfect! By trying new techniques in decorating and glazing while still leaving ample time to improve your cylinders, bowls, and mugs, this class is the perfect place to build upon the basics of wheel throwing.

 

7 Weeks • March 15–April 26 9:30 am–11:30 am • $366 • Intermediate • Judy DeGan


Wheel Throwing + Ceramic Techniques

 

Get your hands dirty on the potter’s wheel and have fun learning at your own pace! In this class, you’ll get to develop your own style while crafting bowls, mugs, and vases. Already have some wheel-throwing experience? Try your hand at more complex pieces like teapots, pitchers, or even plates!

 

15 Weeks • January 18–April 26 • 6:30-9:30 pm • $598.00 • Beginning-Intermediate • Derryl Craddock


Independent Study: Ceramics

 

Design your own class! Whether you’re interested in the functional, sculptural, figurative, or abstract -- we’ll provide the expertise to make your inspirations become aspirations. Perfect for the self-motivated, you’ll be able to walk away from this class with enhanced skills better grasp of your creative goals.

 

15 Weeks • January 18–April 26 • 6:30-9:30 pm • $598.00 • Advanced • Mariah Niedbalski


TUESDAY

Wheel Throwing 3

 

Have you mastered the fundamentals of wheel throwing, but don’t know where to go next? This class will show you how to push the envelope and take those basic skills for a spin. With some advanced techniques and some creative exploration, you’ll walk away with some fantastic pieces to furnish your kitchen cabinets with.

 

15 Weeks • January 19–April 27 • 12:30–3:30 pm • $598 • Advanced • Soyong Kang-Partington


Independent Study: Ceramics

 

Design your own class! Whether you’re interested in the functional, sculptural, figurative, or abstract -- we’ll provide the expertise to make your inspirations become aspirations. Perfect for the self-motivated, you’ll be able to walk away from this class with enhanced skills better grasp of your creative goals.

 

15 Weeks • January 19–April 27 • 6:30-9:30 pm • $598.00 • Advanced • Debbie Kirby


Wheel Throwing 1

 

Learn the basics of wheel throwing in a warm and welcoming classroom environment! While this class is geared toward those with little or no prior experience, all skill levels are welcome to explore the fundamentals with us. From creating bowls and mugs to decorating and glazing, this class is everything you need to get started on your wheel throwing journey!

 

7 Weeks • January 19–March 2 • 9:00 am–11:00 am • $366 • Intermediate • Sarah Anderson

 

Wheel Throwing 2

 

You know what they say, practice makes perfect! By trying new techniques in decorating and glazing while still leaving ample time to improve your cylinders, bowls, and mugs, this class is the perfect place to build upon the basics of wheel throwing.

 

7 Weeks • March 16–April 27 • 9:00 am–11:00 am • $366 • Beginning • Sarah Anderson

 

Clay Tuesdays

 

Take your wheel throwing and hand-building skills to the next level! Students will build upon the basics while exploring and experimenting with a wide variety of glazing methods and finishing techniques.

 

15 Weeks • January 19–April 27 • 9:30 am–12:30 pm • $598 • Intermediate-Advanced • Debbie Kirby

 

WEDNESDAY

Functional Pots

 

What better way to redecorate the dinner table than with your own two hands! In this class, you’ll get to try your hand at creating lids, spouts, handles, teapots, and trivets while honing your stoneware skills.

 

15 Weeks • January 20–April 218 • 12:30–3:30 pm • $598 • Beginning-Intermediate • Sarah Anderson


Finding Your Way with Clay

 

Unplug from the wheel and use the finest tools ever designed - your hands! Discover the simple joy and beauty of handbuilding. Create your own vessels, art objects, and sculptures while exploring the timeless techniques of pinching, coiling, and slab building. In addition to typical glazes and firings, you will learn about primitive finishes like burnishing and terra sigillata, and alternative firing techniques like pit, naked raku, and obvara. This is the perfect course for those who want to creatively explore the humble beginnings of clay.

 

15 Weeks • January 20–April 28 • 6:30–9:30 pm • $598 • All Levels • Peggy Breidenbach


Pottery on the Wheel + Glazing Techniques

 

Sharpen your skills behind the wheel and trade in that clunky doorstop for something your friends and family will try to sneak out of your house! This class will focus on trying new techniques and expanding your ceramic repertoire. While based on wheel-thrown, high-fire functional work, purely decorative raku, hand-built, and slab work is also possible.

 

15 Weeks • January 20–April 28 • 9:30 am-12:30 pm • $598.00 • Advanced • Robert Reiberg


Pottery on the Wheel + Glazing Techniques

 

Sharpen your skills behind the wheel and trade in that clunky doorstop for something your friends and family will try to sneak out of your house! This class will focus on trying new techniques and expanding your ceramic repertoire. While based on wheel-thrown, high-fire functional work, purely decorative raku, hand-built, and slab work is also possible.

 

15 Weeks • January 20–April 28 • 6:30-9:30 pm • $598.00 • Advanced • Robert Reiberg


THURSDAY

 

Intro to Clay

 

Step into the world of clay the right way! With the help of our teaching artists and a relaxed classroom environment, we’ll help you tap into your creativity and learn the fundamentals of coiling, throwing, and glazing. This class is the perfect opportunity to not only brush up on the basics but develop your creative voice as well!

 

7 Weeks • January 21–March 4 • 10 am–Noon • $366 • Beginning • Teaching Artist TBD

 

Soda Firing

 

While there may not be any bubbly beverages in this class, you’ll be able to experience the ceramic finishing process in a brand new way. After making your creations, you’ll get to load and fire the soda kiln and see the amazing effects this unique process has on the surface of your piece. Sign up and join in on this hands-on experience that will change the way you look at clay!

 

15 Weeks • January 21–April 29 • 10 am–1:00 pm • $598 • All Levels • Sarah Anderson


Clay Sculpture

 

Get handy while creating vessels, art objects, and sculptures! While using the oldest tools known to humans, your hands, you’ll be able to learn the timeless techniques of pinching, coiling, and slab building.

 

7 Weeks • March 18–April 29 • 10 am–Noon • $366 • All Levels • Teaching Artist TBD

 

Finding Your Way with Clay

 

Unplug from the wheel and use the finest tools ever designed - your hands! Discover the simple joy and beauty of handbuilding. Create your own vessels, art objects, and sculptures while exploring the timeless techniques of pinching, coiling, and slab building. In addition to typical glazes and firings, you will learn about primitive finishes like burnishing and terra sigillata, and alternative firing techniques like pit, naked raku, and obvara. This is the perfect course for those who want to creatively explore the humble beginnings of clay.

 

15 Weeks • January 21–April 29 • 12:30-3:30 pm • $598.00 • All Levels • Peggy Breidenbach


Sgraffito: Color + Surface Design

 

Turn that grey ball of clay into a blank canvas for all sorts of colors and designs! In this class, you’ll learn all the tips and tricks behind glazing and color ceramics. This is a great opportunity to take those painting and printmaking skills and add a little pizzazz to your pottery!

 

4 Weeks • April 1-22 • 4:00–6:00 pm • $293 • All Levels • Sarah Anderson


Wheel Throwing + Ceramic Techniques

 

Get your hands dirty on the potter’s wheel and have fun learning at your own pace! In this class, you’ll get to develop your own style while crafting bowls, mugs, and vases. Already have some wheel-throwing experience? Try your hand at more complex pieces like teapots, pitchers, or even plates!

 

15 Weeks • January 21–April 29 • 6:30-9:30 pm • $598.00 • Beginning-Intermediate • Derryl Craddock


Alternative Firing Techniques

 

Explore the different types of firing techniques the Indianapolis Art Center has to offer! From Wood, Pit, Raku, Soda, and more, you’ll be able to use your class time to create ceramic work while also diving into the details of each firing process.

 

15 Weeks • January 21–April 29 • 6:30–9:30 pm • $598 • All Levels • Kylee Williams

 

FRIDAY

 

Clay Bodies + More

 

Come discover new clay bodies in various earth tones! Try out a rusty red, dark black, buttery white, chocolate brown, and more. This class will be tailored to each student, and will give you the freedom to play with your clay by testing out your new clay bodies with different firing temperatures. Learn more about the firing processes, and why your clay body can’t go in just any kiln.

 

7 Weeks • March 19–April 30 • 12:00–2:00 pm • $366 • All Levels • Sarah Anderson


Glaze Mixing

 

Explore the magic of glaze chemistry! In this class, you will get to know the ins and out on how glazes at the Indianapolis Art Center are made, and even create your very own unique glaze.

 

7 Weeks • March 19–April 30 • 4:00–6:00 pm • $366 • All Levels • Mariah Niedbalski


SUNDAY

 

Intro to Wheel Throwing

 

Get comfortable working on a potter’s wheel and learn all the basics to create bowls, mugs and cylinders. Then, learn how to decorate, glaze and finish your pieces.

 

7 Weeks • March 21–May 9 • 3:00–5:00 pm • $366 • Beginning • Kylee Williams • No class April 4


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