Handbuilding at Home, Session 2 (Online Class)
Handbuilding at Home, Session 2 (Online Class)
Instructor: Paula Shalan
Day & Time: Wednesdays, 10am–12pm
Dates: May 20 – June 24, 2020
Meetings: 6
Location: Online via Zoom
Materials Fee: $30–40
(Open to continuing students and intermediate/advanced handbuilding students.)
Continue to build your ceramic skills. This class is designed for students who have some basic clay experience. In this virtual class, Paula Shalan will provide weekly demonstrations tailored to students’ handbuilding interests. Included will be one-on-one problem-solving with Paula and options to share with one another via the virtual classroom. In addition to glazing options (provided by the art school), you will learn step-by-step instructions for doing a simple sawdust firing in your backyard.
Materials
IS183 will provide a sleeve of clay (please see below and add to your cart) to be picked up by arrangement from IS183's ramp. The instructor has provided a list of basic hand building tools (listed below) which can be purchased from Sheffield Pottery. If you have previously borrowed a clay tool kit from IS183, that may be kept for continued use this session.
Basic Tools
Please note: you may have similar substitute items at home, which will be fine to use. Paula can also suggest substitutes for all items below if you are on a tight budget!
wire tool (or fishing line)
rolling pin (18- or 24-inch ideal) OR 24-inch x 2-inch dowel
small sponge (can be cut from a regular kitchen sponge)
2 guide sticks (can use 2 large paint stirring sticks or two 1/4-inch dowels, square or round)
non-stick work surface — (roughly) 24 x 24-inch board or larger to work on. 3/4-inch plywood or hardi board or slab mat or heavy duty canvas
Optional
2 oz. Velvet Underglaze (2–4 colors)
banding wheel (range from $19 up)
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.
