Beginning Clay
Tuesday, July 9 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Ages 4 – 5 $7
Let us introduce your young artist to the art of working with clay. Students will use a pinch pot method and colorful glazes.
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Beginning Clay
December 30, 2022 By
Art of the Bonsai Pot
Art of the Bonsai Pot
Sat., March 4 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Ages 16+ $60 ($55 Members)
Use traditional shapes, proportions, and learn about the proper drainage and wiring holes needed to create your own Bonsai pot! Use pinch, coil and slab techniques with high fire clay to complete one miniature bonsai and one medium bonsai pot. Have your pots ready for exciting Bonsai classes to come in March and April led by members of the West Michigan Bonsai Club!
July 6, 2022 By
Extruded Form Pottery Vases/Bottles
Extruded Form Pottery Vases/Bottles
Tues., August 9 and 23 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Ages 16 to Adult
$45 ($40 Members)
Use hollow and solid extruded clay along with slab, pinch and texture methods to create vases or oil bottles. Day one is building with the second day focusing on glazing after a drying and firing gap. Pieces can be picked up on or after August 25.
June 27, 2022 By
Clay Turtle Box (2nd Session Offering)
Clay Turtle Box (2nd Session Offering)
Mon., July 11 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Ages 9-12
$7
In this class students will use a variety of clay building techniques to form a turtle box with the shell as the cover then glaze with a variety of bold colors.
May 14, 2022 By
Clay Cellphone Amplifier
Clay Cellphone Amplifier
Tues., June 28 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Ages 12-18
$15
Starting with extruded hollow clay and a pattern, students will create whimsical glazed clay cell phone amplifier. Kiln fired project ready to pick up the following week.
May 11, 2022 By
Clay Paintbrush Construction
Clay Paintbrush Construction
Tues., July 12 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Ages 6-8
$7
In this class students will use clay techniques to form a colorful paintbrush. This piece will be perfect to hang on a wall as inspiration.
December 26, 2018 By
Clay Handbuilding with Lesa VanSingel
Thursdays, February 21, 28, March 7 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Class Fee: $70($65 Members)
Ages: 16-Adult
If you are looking to play with clay in a fun, creative atmosphere come and join artist, Lesa VanSingel. Explore the basic handbuilding techniques of coiling, slumping and pinching. On the third evening the pieces will be glazed. Bring a friend that also likes to “get muddy”.
January 3, 2018 By
**FULL, Waitlist Available**Doing Art Together – Bridging the Generational Gap with Kris Vredeveld Designing a Clay Tile
Thursday 6:00-8:00 p.m. February 15
Class Fee: $20 per pair ($5 each additional child) Ages 5-100
Another choice for an adult/child event. Select a fun
theme and build a clay tile. Together we will learn
about joining clay pieces, adding texture, and applying
glaze to a rolled slab. Tiles will be ready for pick up by
February 24.
February 28, 2017 By
Family Clay Night
Thursday 6:00-7:30 p.m.
April 27
Class Fee: $5/person
All ages
Enjoy a family evening at the NCCA-Artsplace. We will have the clay, the instructor, the glazes and the tools. You bring the family. Learn basic handbuilding techniques and then have fun building a variety of pieces. Groups of 5 or more please call ahead. Finished pieces will be available for pick up after May 8.
October 21, 2016 By
Family Clay Night
Thursday 6:00-7:30 p.m.
December 8
Class Fee: $5/person
All ages
Enjoy a family evening at the NCCA-Artsplace. We will have the clay, the instructor, the glazes and the tools. You bring the family. Learn basic handbuilding techniques and then have fun building a variety of pieces. Finished pieces will be available for pick up after December 19.
