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Clay Adult Session 4 • Level III Wheel • MON (8-Week Class) • HILL
with Chris Grandinetti
This class is focused towards intermediate/advanced students that want to learn more technical skills and studio processes.
The demonstrations for this class will show more advanced techniques, such as how to make larger and more complicated pieces. You will learn more about materials and different processes. Students with individual learning goals or special projects are welcome to join this class.
(Please check the class prerequisites before registering for this class.)
Ages: 16+ to register
Class meets weekly on MONDAYS for 8 weeks
Note: This class will meet at the Hill location at 1010 Aurora Avenue. You will only have open lab access at the same studio as your class.
Does NOT include Firing Fees. For details on our Firing Fees, please click here: https://www.studioartsboulder.org/hours-info#firing-fees
This class will be available to register on Tuesday, May 28 at 8:00am.
Print Adult Session 4A - A Touch of Printmaking: Collagraph (1 - Week Class)
with Melissa Pickering
Have you always wanted to try printmaking, but didn't know where to start? This series of classes are ideal for those who have limited experience and want a taste of the varied and intricate art of printmaking. You can sign up for one or all 3 of these "hors d'oeuvre" classes.
There will be an instructor demo and hands-on assistance each week. Students will try introductory techniques for each of the following: relief, monotype, and intaglio. This will include carving, mixing and rolling ink, and making a successful print.
This class: Collagraph - learn how to make a simple intaglio plate by cutting away at the board. Ink is pushed into the grooves to reveal the design, and then printed on the press.
Other Classes in Series: Week 2: Relief; Week 3: Monotype
These courses provide a great way to get a real sense of the art of printmaking, and to identify which direction to go next! Come have some fun in our new printmaking studio!
This class takes place at the new Studio Arts Boulder studio space at 3750 Canfield Street, Boulder, CO.
Ages: 16+
All supplies and materials will be provided.
Clay Adult Session 4 • Level I Wheel • MON (8-Week Class) • EAST
with Grace Flaherty
For students that have never touched clay to those still learning the basics.
This class will cover the basic “how-to'” of pottery. Students will learn the foundations of throwing, including how to confidently center, pull, and trim pots on the wheel. The class will also cover basic glazing techniques and attaching handles.
PLEASE NOTE: This class runs for 3.5 hours, which includes 1 hour of work time at the end of each class period. You will not have access to the studio outside of the scheduled class time. You will also not have access to the other Groundworks Art Lab studios.
Ages: 16+
Class meets weekly on MONDAYS for 8 weeks
Note: This class will meet at the East location at 3063 E. Sterling Circle.
Does NOT include Firing Fees. For details on our Firing Fees, please click here: https://www.studioartsboulder.org/hours-info#firing-fees
Will be available to register on Tuesday, May 28 at 8:00am.
Clay Adult Session 4 • Modern Ceramic Decor • MON (8-Week Class) • EAST
with Ella Mernyk
*NEW* 8-Week Modern Ceramic Decor Class
Have you ever wanted to turn a ball of clay into a unique, funky, modern, creative statement piece for your home? Well, have we got some good news for you!
This class will explore basic hand-building techniques like pinching, coiling, and slab rolling. It will also funk it up by teaching how to apply those skills to create a number of delicate and modern embellishments like ceramic chains, hinges for lidded vessels, surface decoration, and more. Join in to learn the basics of how to make hand-built altars, wall hangings, boxes and more. Hand-building experience will give you a leg up, but it's not necessary - beginners are welcome!
Ages: 16+
This class meets weekly on MONDAYS for 8 weeks.
Note: This class will meet at the East location at 3063 E. Sterling Circle. This class DOES NOT include open lab.
Does NOT include Firing Fees. For details on our Firing Fees, please click here: https://www.studioartsboulder.org/hours-info#firing-fees
Will be available to register on Tuesday, May 28 at 8:00am.
Clay Adult Session 4 • Level I Wheel • MON (8-Week Class) • MAIN
with Laurie Langdon
For students that have never touched clay to those still learning the basics.
This class will cover the basic “how tos” of pottery. Students will learn the foundations of throwing, including how to confidently center, pull, and trim pots on the wheel. The class will also cover basic glazing techniques, attaching handles, and how to track your pieces through the studio.
Ages: 16+
Class meets weekly on MONDAYS for 8 weeks.
Note: This class will meet at the new Main location at 3750 Canfield Street in NE Boulder. You will only have open lab access at the same studio as your class.
Does NOT include Firing Fees. For details on our Firing Fees, please click here: https://www.studioartsboulder.org/hours-info#firing-fees
Will be available to register on Tuesday, May 28 at 8:00am.
Print Adult Session 4A - Collagraph Printmaking (4 - Week Class)
with Melissa Pickering
Build your own plates and learn about the unique and versatile form of printmaking called collagraph, where the printing plates are made by hand.
This class is ideal for those who have limited experience with Intaglio printmaking, which is printing ink from within the grooves of the plate. Plates are made by either building up, or cutting away, or both, and may incorporate the use of found objects.
There will be a short instructor demo and hands-on assistance each week. Students will try introductory techniques, including making a collagraph plate, mixing and applying ink, and making a print using the press. Come have some fun in our new printmaking studio!
This class takes place at the new Studio Arts Boulder studio space at 3750 Canfield Street, Boulder, CO.
Ages: 16+
All supplies and materials will be provided.
Clay Adult Session 4 • Level I Wheel • TUE (8-Week Class) • HILL
with Samantha Shaw
For students that have never touched clay to those still learning the basics.
This class will cover the basic “how tos” of pottery. Students will learn the foundations of throwing, including how to confidently center, pull, and trim pots on the wheel. The class will also cover basic glazing techniques, attaching handles, and how to track your pieces through the studio.
Ages: 16+
Class meets weekly on TUESDAYS for 8 weeks.
Note: This class will meet at the Hill location at 1010 Aurora Avenue. You will only have open lab access at the same studio as your class.
Does NOT include Firing Fees. For details on our Firing Fees, please click here: https://www.studioartsboulder.org/hours-info#firing-fees
Will be available to register on Tuesday, May 28 at 8:00am.
Clay Adult Session 4 • Level III Wheel • TUE (8-Week Class) • MAIN
with Tina Tan
This class is focused towards intermediate/advanced students that want to learn more technical skills and studio processes.
The demonstrations for this class will show more advanced techniques, such as how to make larger and more complicated pieces. You will learn more about materials and different processes. Students with individual learning goals or special projects are welcome to join this class.
(Please check the class prerequisites before registering for this class.)
Ages: 16+
Class meets weekly on TUESDAYS for 8 weeks.
Note: This class will meet at the new Main location at 3750 Canfield Street in NE Boulder. You will only have open lab access at the same studio as your class.
Does NOT include Firing Fees. For details on our Firing Fees, please click here: https://www.studioartsboulder.org/hours-info#firing-fees
Will be available to register on Tuesday, May 28 at 8:00am.