Jun 13th
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Pottery Classes Coming up in San Francisco and Online
Unfortunately, no classes in-person in San Francisco have spots left, but 1 class live online is available.
Ceramic Llama Painting
Food Craft @ Live Online
Easy ceramic painting with virtual llama meeting No drama for our Llamas! Fulfill your dream of painting a ceramic Llama, while (virtually) meeting real Llamas! This event will be unforgettable and Ll-amazing. Paint your own ceramic Llama pottery with your desired color palette and get to visit fantastic Llama royalties you'll never meet anywhere else! Guests will discover the easy techniques for painting a colorful ceramic Llama, and meet star...
Tuesday Jun 13th, 9am–11pm Eastern Time
Glaze Surface Intensive
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
We will experiment with layering glazes, underglazes, and oxides to achieve new and different surfaces. In the first class we will make test tiles, in the second class we will experiment with surfaces, and in the third class we will discuss and compare results. Basic Pottery Tool Kit Clay available for purchase at Art Center.
$180
3 sessions
Glaze Chemistry Intensive
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
Explore the basics of glaze chemistry! This class will help demystify glazes. We will learn about glaze ingredients, discuss the physics of firing, make test tiles, and each person will find a glaze recipe to make themselves. Results will be shared and discussed. Basic Pottery Tool Kit Clay available for purchase at Art Center.
$240
4 sessions
Up, Up & Away: Constructing Larger Vessels
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
Stuck in a rut of making the same size work? Let's push your boundaries in clay! Through both hand-building and throwing, we will learn how to build larger, taller vessels with style. Students will explore scale at their level of experience and push beyond their perimeters. A focus on practice and exploration will be encouraged. Explore your heights in clay! Previous experience required. Required supplies for this program: Clay available for purchase...
$165
2 sessions
Intermediate Wheel
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
Practice and refine your skills on the wheel. This class is designed for intermediate students and will cover techniques for making basic shapes, trimming, decorating and glazing pots.
$280
8 sessions
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Slipcasting
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
Have you ever wished that you could make multiples of that perfect bowl or cup? Learn the process for making plaster molds of your functional ware. Note: Fee includes glazes and firing costs.
$285
9 sessions
Teapots
Richmond Art Center @ Virtual Classroom
In this three-part class we will dive deep into one of the most quintessential and complex ceramic forms -- the teapot. We will go through the construction process from start to finish, sharing images and discussing ideas about how to successfully connect form and function. Demonstrations will focus mainly on thrown components for teapots, but options for handbuilding will also be covered. Some finishing and decoration tips will be discussed. Ceramic...
$105
3 sessions
Form On the Wheel
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
Dive into the beauty of ceramic form and function. This class will provide opportunities for continuing students to explore new forms and refine throwing skills. Some discussions and demos will be incorporated into class time. Fee includes glaze and firing fee. Prior wheel throwing experience recommended. Clay available for purchase at Art Center. Required supplies for this program: Clay available for purchase at Art Center.
$275
8 sessions
Luster on Ceramics
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
Use gold and silver luster on your ceramic pieces! In this intro workshop you will learn over-glazing techniques using commercially available lusters. Come to class with several small-medium sized pieces that are already glazed and fired. $10 material fee payable to instructor at start of workshop includes all materials.
$110
Beginning/ Intermediate Wheel
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
This class covers the fundamentals of throwing on the wheel. It will introduce new students to the process and help intermediate students refine their skills. Firing/Materials Fee ($35)
$320
8 sessions
Evening Hand & Wheel
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
This class will incorporate both throwing and handbuilding demonstrations. Students can chose how they would like to work. Intermediate students can work on independent projects with the help of the instructor.
$320
8 sessions
Intermediate and Advanced Ceramics
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
Intermediate and advanced students will learn new techniques for both handbuilding and wheel throwing. Make beautiful ceramic objects such as vases for Ikebana, platters, cups and bowls. Firing/Materials Fee ($35)
$280
7 sessions
Ceramics Wheel Throwing
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
This class covers the fundamentals of throwing on the wheel. It will introduce new students to the process and help intermediate students refine their skills. Please click here for Clay Purchase and Firing Policy.
$245
7 sessions
Wednesday Night Ceramics
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
Use the wheel and other tools to create a variety of ceramic forms. Learn new techniques, pursue individual projects and watch hands-on demos. Required supplies for this program: Basic ceramic tools Respirator mask Clay available for purchase at Art Center. Fee includes glaze and firing fee.
$275
8 sessions
Evening Wheel Throwing
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
Learn all aspects of wheel-throwing from start to finish. Clay work also includes slab construction and altered forms. Required supplies for this program: Basic ceramic tools Respirator mask Clay available for purchase at Art Center. Note: Fee includes glazes and firing costs.
$275
8 sessions
Miniature Pots Workshop
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
Tiny pots! In this workshop we will make miniature forms in clay. Work on the wheel or hand build your own mini pots. Demos will include throwing and surface treatments for these miniature beauties. Required supplies for this program: Basic ceramic tools Respirator mask Clay available for purchase at Art Center.
$110
