Ceramic Tide Pools
Date: Sunday, May 26 from 1pm - 4pm
Fee: $70.00 / discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Tina Carpenter
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 2
Students will learn basic clay techniques to build a tide pool for your garden or a bee refuge. With your unique creation you can decorate your yard or deck! The instructor will patina the pieces after bisque firing!
Ceramic Garden Gnomes
Date: Saturday, June 8, 1-4 pm
Fee: $75 / discount with member code
Ages: 5+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Tina Carpenter
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 2
The students will learn basic clay techniques to build high-fired garden gnomes. They can be any gender, shape, or size and personalized to look like someone you know. Multi-color clays will be used, and the instructor will "patina" the pieces after bisque-firing them.
All ages of students are welcome! Any student under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Pieces will be ready in three weeks to display in your yard, coffee table, or bedroom!
All supplies provided.
Birds of Happiness
Date: Sunday, June 16 from 1 pm - 4 pm
Fee: $75 / discount with member code
Ages: 5+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Tina Carpenter
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1
The students will learn basic clay techniques to build high-fired ceramic birds. Multi-color clays will be used, and the instructor will "patina" the pieces after bisque-firing them.
All ages are welcome! Students younger than 8 must be accompanied by a guardian.
Pieces will be ready in three weeks to display in your yard, coffee table, or bedroom!
All supplies provided.
Polymer Clay: The Versatile Medium
Dates: Friday - Sunday, June 21 - 23 from 9:00 am-4:00 pm (12 pm - 1 pm break)
Fee: $675
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 3
Instructor: Jane Pellicciotto
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 2
*Schack Member discounts do not apply to NWDC Courses.
Polymer clay is the perfect medium to explore a variety of surface treatments and forms. It’s a forgiving, affordable, and satisfying material to work with. It is also lightweight, requires simple tools, and not much workspace.
In this workshop, we’ll explore black-and-white image transfers, texturing, and markmaking in both uncured and cured clay, adding pigments and more. (Cane making and faux surfaces won’t be covered.) Participants will start on day 1 making a simple brooch to get familiar with the material and process. For the rest of the workshop, you can build on that idea, make additional wearable pieces, or explore small sculpture.
Throughout the workshop, weʻll cover proper conditioning of clay, mixing colors, curing (baking) clay, sanding/finishing, attaching parts, and adding jewelry findings. There will also be a focus on design decisions that turn your ideas into reality.
Polymer clay pieces can be added to other work or used in conjuction with other materials. Despite the focus on surface, we can also explore how to create 3-D work, such as wrapping clay around forms.
No polymer clay experience is necessary.
Student Supply List ( Please Bring)
Sketchbook
Pencil
Forming / Texturing Tools
Texturing Materials
Small Cookie Cutters
Sanding Sponges (Optional)
Black & White Laser Jet prints for image transfers (Optional, Instructor will provide a selection)
Pasta Machine (Optional if you do not want to share the machines provided)
Stop Motion Summer Camp (Ages 11 - 14)
Dates: Monday -Thursday, July 15-18, 2:00pm-4:00pm
Fee: $270
Ages: 11-14 year old
Levels: All
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Mara Thornton
Location: Schack Art Center, Printmaking Studio
Lights, Camera, Action! Join us for a week of creative storytelling and animation fun! In this camp, you'll learn about the basics of stop motion animation, including motor skills, camera work, team work and flip books. You'll create your own flexible character, scene, and storyline, and bring them to life through stop motion animation. We'll explore different animation techniques and tools, including the use of props, lighting, and sound effects.
Bring a snack for our snack break and get ready to become a stop motion animator extraordinaire!
All art supplies are provided.
This class requires you to bring a camera phone. You will be using the App Stop Motion Studio.
Apple link click HERE
Google Play link click HERE
Ceramic Garden Gnomes
Date: Sunday, July 21, 1-4 pm
Fee: $75 / discount with member code
Ages: 5+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Tina Carpenter
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1
The students will learn basic clay techniques to build high-fired garden gnomes. They can be any gender, shape, or size and personalized to look like someone you know. Multi-color clays will be used, and the instructor will "patina" the pieces after bisque-firing them.
All ages of students are welcome! Any student under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Pieces will be ready in three weeks to display in your yard, coffee table, or bedroom!
All supplies provided.
Clay N' Play Summer Camp (Ages 5 - 7)
Dates: Monday -Thursday, August 5-8, 9:00am-1:00pm
Fee: $270
Ages: 5-7 year old
Levels: All
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Mara Thornton
Location: Schack Art Center Studio 2
Get your hands dirty and let your creativity soar as we dive into the world of clay!
We'll explore different types of clay, from air dry to cloud to playdough, and experiment with different techniques for sculpting and molding. This is a sensory art project where students will have fun squishing their hands in the clay and playing with different textures and colors. We'll talk about the different properties of clay, such as its ability to hold detail or its tendency to crack, and how we can use these properties to our advantage when creating our own unique works of art. We'll also learn about different methods for adding color and texture to our clay creations, such as painting or adding embellishments. By the end of the week, you'll have a collection of amazing clay creations to take home and display proudly. So come join us for a week of sensory fun, creativity, and play!
Please remember to bring a lunch and get ready to embark on an adventure of creativity and discovery!
All supplies will be provided.
Clay Creations Summer Camp (Ages 11 - 14)
Dates: Monday -Thursday, August 5-8, 2:00pm-4:00pm
Fee: $270
Ages: 11-14 year old
Levels: All
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Shannon Danks
Location: Schack Art Center, Printmaking Studio
Get your hands dirty and let your creativity soar as we dive into the world of clay!
We'll explore different types of clay, from air dry to cloud to playdough, and experiment with different techniques for sculpting and molding. Students will have fun squishing their hands in the clay and playing with different textures and colors. We'll talk about the different properties of clay, such as its ability to hold detail or its tendency to crack, and how we can use these properties to our advantage when creating our own unique works of art. We'll also learn about different methods for adding color and texture to our clay creations, such as painting or adding embellishments. By the end of the week, you'll have a collection of amazing clay creations to take home and display proudly. So come join us for a week of creativity, and play!
Bring a snack for our snack break and get ready to embark on an adventure of creativity and discovery!
All supplies will be provided.
Ceramic Fish
Date: Wednesday, August 21 from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Fee: $75.00 / discount with member code
Ages: 5+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Tina Carpenter
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1
Students will learn basic clay and glazing techniques to create a; puffer fish, salmon, shark, or dolphin. ! With your unique creation, you can decorate your indoor or outdoor space. The instructor will patina the pieces after bisque firing!
Younger students are welcome! Students younger than 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
All Supplies included.
Ceramic Garden Suns
Dates: Sunday, April 14 from 1-4 pm
Fee: $70.00 / discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Tina Carpenter
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 2
Students will learn basic clay techniques to build a high-fired ceramic sun. Personalize your piece with multicolor clays! The instructor will patina the pieces after bisque firing.
Hand Built Ceramic Garden Pots
Date: Sunday, March 10 from 12:00- 3:00pm
Fee: $70 / discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Tina Carpenter
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1
The students will learn basic clay techniques to build high fired ceramic pots for your home or garden. Keep them simple or decorate them with texture stamps or add features or creatures. Multi color clays will be used, and the instructor will "patina" the pieces after bisque-firing them.
Pieces will be ready in three weeks to display in your yard, coffee table or bedroom!
All supplies provided
Ceramic Face Pots
Date: Sunday, January 7 from 1:00-4:00pm
Fee: $70 / discount with member code
Ages: 8+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Tina Carpenter
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 2
The students will learn basic clay techniques to build high fired hanging pots.. They can be personalized to look like someone you know or ideas from the instructor. Multi color clays will be used, and the instructor will "patina" the pieces after bisque-firing them.
Pieces will be ready in three weeks to display in your yard, coffee table or bedroom!
All supplies provided