Clay Classes To Begin at BMCA Clay Studio
The Black Mountain Center for the Arts Clay Studio will offer a six-week set of clay classes for adults beginning April 13.
The Classes offered are:
“Absolute Beginner for Adults” on Saturday
from 10 am – noon, April 13 – May 18
with Charles Freeland,
"Intermediate Adult Class" on Tuesdays
from 10 am – noon
with Charles Freeland April 16-May 21,
"Clay Class for Beginners and Intermediates"
on Tuesdays April 16 – May 21
from 6 – 8 pm with Annie Singletary,
"Clay Class for Beginners and Intermediates"
on Thursdays
from 4-6 pm
with Geoff Bird. Bird’s class is not date specific.
Tuition for any Adult class is $185, which includes a lab fee that covers clay, glazes and firing, as well as weekly Open Studio hours.
An "Independent Study" class for experienced potters is open by application through Freeland, Clay Studio Manager. Cost is $115 for six weeks to be used during Open Studio times. Clay is not included in the cost.
For more information or to register, call or stop by The Black Mountain Center the Arts at 225 W. State Street or at 828/669-0930.
BMCA Clay Studio Announces A New Class Session
The Black Mountain Center for the Arts Clay Studio will offer a six-week set of clay classes for adults beginning April 13.
The Classes offered are:
“Absolute Beginner for Adults” on Saturday
from 10 am – noon, April 13 – May 18
with Charles Freeland,
"Intermediate Adult Class" on Tuesdays
from 10 am – noon
with Charles Freeland April 16-May 21,
"Clay Class for Beginners and Intermediates"
on Tuesdays April 16 – May 21
from 6 – 8 pm with Annie Singletary,
"Clay Class for Beginners and Intermediates"
on Thursdays
from 4-6 pm
with Geoff Bird. Bird’s class is not date specific.
Tuition for any Adult class is $185, which includes a lab fee that covers clay, glazes and firing, as well as weekly Open Studio hours.
An "Independent Study" class for experienced potters is open by application through Freeland, Clay Studio Manager. Cost is $115 for six weeks to be used during Open Studio times. Clay is not included in the cost.
For more information or to register, call or stop by The Black Mountain Center the Arts at 225 W. State Street or at 828/669-0930.
BMCA Clay Studio Announces A New Class Session
by Rita Vermillion
Soon the days will be longer and the weather warmer, making
this an ideal time to try your hand at making pottery. The Black Mountain Center for the Arts Clay
Studio is beginning a new set of six-week classes on Saturday, February
23. This session will end the first
week of April. Classes for Adults are
offered on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
For those wanting an evening class they can attend after
work but be home before it’s late, local potter Annie Singletary of Annie
Singletary Ceramics teaches beginner to experienced students on Tuesdays from
6-8 pm, February 26 – April 2. As in
all Adult Clay classes, the tuition is $185 that includes 12 hours of lessons,
lab fee for clay, glazes and firing, and a schedule of Open Studio practice
times each week. Class size limits for this class are a maximum of six
students.
For the true clay novice the class offered is Absolute
Beginner Adult clay class. It will meet
for six weeks on Saturday mornings from 10 to noon, February 23 – April 6, with
no class on March 30. Students will be
guided through all the steps of learning about the possibilities of clay, then
hand building lessons and finally approaching the wheel. At the end of the class, these students will
be prepared to join any other Adult Clay class with the basics learned. Charles Freeland of Charles Freeland Pottery
and BMCA Clay Studio Manager will conduct this class, for a minimum of three
students.
Other class times available are on Tuesdays from 10 to noon
with Freeland teaching experienced potters, and an ongoing class on Thursdays
from 4-6 with local potter Geoff Bird of Morning Sky Pottery teaching beginner
to advanced students. The classes with
Singletary and Freeland are date specific; Bird’s class can be joined at any
time for six sessions. Singletary, Freeland, and Bird are all trained,
experienced potters who offer just the right mix of hands-on basics and
experiential encouragement.
Another option for experienced potters who are not looking
for a production studio option or instruction is an Independent Study
class. Students are on their own, so
must be approved by the Studio Manager.
The tuition of $115 covers six weeks of studio time during Open Studio
hours, glazing and firing. Clay is an
additional cost.
To register or for more information, come by the Center,
located at 225 W. State Street, or call 828/669-0930. The BMCA Clay Studio is located adjacent to the Center at the
Dougherty St. parking lot.
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Clay Studio 
SPRING 2013
Teachers
Geoff Bird
Charles Freeland Annie Singletary
Adult Wheel Classes - $185 – 6
weeks,
includes Open Studio and Lab Fee
Tuesday, 10-noon: Freeland –
Feb. 26 – Apr. 2; Apr. 16 – May 21
Tuesday,
6-8 pm: Singletary – Feb. 26 – Apr. 2;
Apr. 16 – May 21
Thursday, 4-6 pm: Bird – ongoing
– no specific start date
+
ABSOLUTE BEGINNER ADULT CLAY
CLASS
$185 ~ 6 weeks includes Open
Studio and Lab Fee
Saturday, 10 - 12: Freeland ~ Feb. 23 – Apr. 6; Apr. 13 – May
18
No Class March 30
+
INDEPENDENT STUDY FOR EXPERIENCED
POTTERS
$115 for 6 weeks of Open Studio
– Application Required
Register today!
828-669-0930
225 W.
State Street in the old City Garage
Visit:
blackmountainarts.org &
http://blackmountainartsclay.blogspot.com
* Other Workshops May Be Added During the Spring –
check online or phone
*Handicapped Accessible Wheel Available
Wheel Throwing Hand Building Decorating Glazing
BMCA CLAY STUDIO
Discover your connection with clay! We will take you
step-by-step through all aspects of either hand-building/sculptural work or
wheel throwing. Both avenues will also include the firing & glazing
process. Your clay class registration allows you to come for all Open Studio
sessions to practice or work on your current projects. Class sizes are limited.
Register with Rita in the BMCA office (Main Building).
The 6-week sessions are $135 (for
tuition & Open Studio) + lab fee of $50 (for clay, glazes, firing).
IF you are already an
experienced potter, you may inquire about the application process to be in our Independent Study program, a
non-production option/$115 for six weeks; clay extra.
SPRING 2013 CLAY STUDIO SCHEDULE
Classes are scheduled February 23 - April 4 (no class March 30), and
April 13 – May 23
Six-Week Classes ( Some classes have min/max enrollment
requirements
and registration
deadline )
Monday
1 - 4 pm • Open Studio • Pat
Levi
Tuesday
10 am -
noon Adult Clay Class Charles Freeland
12 – 4
pm • Open Studio •
Charles
Freeland
6 -
8 pm Adult Clay Class Annie Singletary
Wednesday
6 - 9
pm • Open Studio • Charles Freeland
Thursday
1 – 4
pm • Open Studio • Barbara Rogers
4 - 6
pm Ongoing Clay Class Geoff Bird
(this class continues on rolling enrollment basis – i.e no specific start date; check
with BMCA office)
6 – 8
pm • Open Studio • Charles Freeland
Friday
2 – 4 pm • Open Studio • Sarah Vekasi
Saturday
10 – 12 pm
ABSOLUTE BEGINNER CLASS
Charles Freeland
12 – 3 pm • Open Studio •
Blair
McKee
Sunday
3 –5
pm • Open Studio • Blair McKee
Tuition: $135 + $50 Lab Fee for 25 lbs. clay, glazes
and firing. Special Classes Tuition may
vary.
• BlackMountainArts.org •
828/669-0930 • 
225 W. State Street
Black Mountain, NC 28711
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