Next Step Surface Design & Glaze is a 6-week handbuilding and wheel throwing course designed to add a new layer of skill to your techniques and further your ceramic design process! This class is perfect for anyone getting comfortable with clay (basic centering and/or slab assembling) and would like to add some flare to the creations through texturing the surface of the clay & fun glazing techniques.
Learn new techniques like Sgraffito and Mishima to give your designs an exciting flair. Explore all the glazing resources at CBTB like underglaze, wax resist, glaze combinations, and more! Each class will work to grow your creative talent and build on the foundation of your ceramic skills.
Classes are in person at Clay By The Bay facilities a set time each week with 2.5 hours of instruction. You are then able to come into the studio for Open Studio Hours to practice what you learned at your leisure outside of your scheduled class time! Class fee includes everything below:
Includes:
- A 25-lb bag of clay
- Firing/baking of your pottery
- Glazes/materials
- Use of studio machinery, tools and equipment
- 18"x14"x15" personal shelf storage space at CBTB
- Access to Open Studio Hours (Monday-Sunday 12-6 PM). This access is unlimited during the 6-week course!
- 2 Hours of weekly instruction from our talented education staff.
Projects include: Mugs & cups, plates, platter or dishes, glazing of your wares with more advanced decorative techniques, and more!
Follow-up class suggestions: Next Step, Advanced Tableware, Advanced Form & Function, and register for in-studio membership and/or other advanced courses and workshops!
Please note that the minimum age to register for this class is 16 years old.
FAQ:
- Q: Can I make up a class?
- A: Yes! We try to coordinate with your schedule and find you a time for you to sit in for instruction with a different class later in the week. We cannot ensure this, but we will do everything we can.
- Q: When are Open Studio Hours?
- A: Monday-Sunday from 12-6 PM. Hours are subject to change during workshop days, but 7 days notice will be given to students.
- Q: Can I ask questions during the class?
- A: Of course! This is an interactive environment and we encourage conversation and community interaction!.
- Have more questions? Not a problem! Please email us at info@claybythebaysf.com
