Handbuilding at Home (Online Class)
Handbuilding at Home (Online Class)
Instructor: Paula Shalan
Day & Time: Wednesdays, 10am–12pm
Dates: April 8 – May 13, 2020
Meetings: 6
Location: Online via Zoom
Materials Fee: $30–40
Do you miss being in the ceramic studio? Join Paula Shalan in creating hand-built clay creations! In this virtual class you will learn step-by-step handbuilding techniques, specifically tailored to your interests. Included in the virtual lesson will be one-on-one problem-solving with Paula as well as options to share with one another via the virtual classroom.
Materials Fee: IS183 will provide a sleeve of clay (please see below and add to your cart) as well as a basic clay tool kit (to be picked up by arrangement from IS183's ramp and returned after your session has concluded). Students will be able to glaze pieces created during this class upon the reopening of IS183’s studios. More information will be announced dependent upon ongoing COVID-19 developments.
There is a materials/firing fee is for every 25 lbs (sleeve) of clay used. This fee goes towards glaze materials and firing costs (fuel, electricity, etc). Choose from white, red, porcelain or reclaimed (mix of camp and white) clay. More clay can be purchased if needed.
Due to the rise in cost from the supplier, Berkshire Art Center has raised the price of clay as of 9/21/2023.
NOTE: Porcelain Clay is currently out of stock as of November 5th, 2024.
Please consider supporting IS183 Art School by making an additional donation.
Online Classes at IS183
Though IS183 Art School has temporarily closed its doors due to the evolving COVID-19 situation, we are committed to our mission to provide hands-on art-making opportunities, keeping creativity alive during this challenging time. Our new Spring Into Online Art series offers digital opportunities to work with talented IS183 Faculty Artists, bringing the studio experience to you!
Tuition
To make these classes as accessible as possible to everyone, we are offering each class with the option to select how much you want to pay. No matter which option you choose, you'll join the same class as everyone else. We trust that you will support IS183 with whatever you can afford, and encourage you to support the school with an additional donation during this challenging time, if possible.
How it Works
Register for a class (or series) on our website, and we will email you a Zoom meeting link along with instructions. Simply use the link to join the online class at the designated time! Download the Zoom app on your smartphone or tablet, or use your laptop/desktop web browser. The web browser client will download automatically when you join your first Zoom meeting. (Have a look at this Zoom overview.)
You will join a live, interactive lesson presented in real-time by an IS183 Faculty Artist. Small class sizes will allow you to engage personally with the instructor and other students, just like in the studio! Faculty lessons will primarily be demonstration-based, but may have segments in which students are challenged to work on independent assignments. Each class and faculty approach will be unique!
Thank you for continuing to make art and support IS183 Art School! We look forward to seeing you in the (virtual) studios!
Please see our policies on cancellations, refunds, and more.
