SPRING 2025 ADULT SESSION
Class Dates: Monday, April 7th - Thursday, May 22nd
Glaze Week: May 23-29, 2025
SPRING 2025 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Monday, April 7th - Thursday, May 22nd | Glaze Week: May 23-29, 2025
The Independent Study program is intended for intermediate/advanced ceramic artists with considerable clay experience who do not need instruction. Each individual will receive a half-shelf and a first come, first serve sign-up calendar for studio time shared with the adult session students. Independent Study is for self-paced artists who wish to practice and produce work with little to no guidance in the studio. Independent Study has a specific start and end date for a fixed rate regardless of when you can start or if you need to end early. Should you wish to take up a full shelf rather than a half shelf, you may purchase a quantity of two half shelves at checkout.
7 weeks + Glaze week: $300/half shelf *Includes firings *Does not include clay
Maximum number of spots: 15
Requirements: Must have taken at least 1 intermediate/advanced level class at CCC or at least 2 beginning classes at CCC
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR SPRING 2025 INDEPENDENT STUDY
DYS-FUNCTIONAL CERAMICS w/ LAURA DORTMANS
Mondays, 6-8:30PM, April 7th - May 19th | Glaze Week: May 23-29, 2025
This class is for beginner and intermediate students who are curious about working with unconventional methods to explore between functional and sculptural ceramic forms. Students will have the opportunity to work with hand-building or wheel throwing to learn a variety of techniques for pushing their work in unexpected directions. Come prepared for experimentation and playful discovery.
Instructor: Laura Dortmans
Level: Beginning/Intermediate
7 weeks + Glaze week: $375 includes one 25lb bag of clay
Maximum number of students: 10
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INTRO TO HANDBUILDING PT. III w/ MOLLY ALTMAN
Tuesdays, 9:30-12PM, April 8th - May 20th | Glaze Week: May 23-29, 2025
This class is open to beginners and returning students interested in handbuilding. Basic techniques of coiling, pinching, slab building, and glazing will be covered with additional instruction on how to use and create templates, use of the extruder, and kurinuki. Come with projects in mind or ready to experiment!
Instructor: Molly Altman
Level: Beginning
7 weeks + Glaze week: $375 includes one 25lb bag of clay
Maximum number of students: 10
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR INTRO TO HANDBUILDING PT. III w/ MOLLY ALTMAN
EXPANSION: PUSHING BOUNDARIES OF THE CLAY AND YOUR SKILLS w/ MATT JOHNSON
Tuesdays, 6-8:30PM, April 8th - May 20th | Glaze Week: May 23-29, 2025
This class will focus on growing students' skills, looking at altered forms, and treating the surfaces of pots as canvasses for imagery and texture.
Participants should have a firm grasp of basic skills and be able to consistently create the objects they visualize… this is not a beginner class.
Instructor: Matt Johnson
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
7 weeks + Glaze week: $375 includes one 25lb bag of clay
Maximum number of students: 10
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR EXPANSION: PUSHING BOUNDARIES OF THE CLAY AND YOUR SKILLS w/ MATT JOHNSON
WHAT DO I DO WITH MY HANDS? w/ MATTHEW EAMES
Wednesdays, 6-8:30PM, April 9th - May 21st | Glaze Week: May 23-29, 2025
Having trouble figuring out what to do with your hands? Ever find yourself wondering how to make the most of those curious appendages at the end of your arms? If you’ve ever caught yourself staring at your hands in confusion, it might be time to try something new! Dive into the world of clay and discover how working with your hands can unlock your creativity and engage your mind and body in a way that can last a lifetime. Don’t wait – sign up today, get a handle on your hands, and do your party to Keep Carbondale Dirty!
Side effects include learning new skills, occasional frustration, joy, a sense of accomplishment, and potential addiction to creativity. Please participate responsibly.
Instructor: Matthew Eames
Level: Beginning
7 weeks + Glaze week: $375 includes one 25lb bag of clay
Maximum number of students: 10
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR WHAT DO I DO WITH MY HANDS? w/ MATTHEW EAMES
I FEEL LIKE MAKING MUGS: AN INTRODUCTION TO POTTERY FORM ON THE WHEEL w/ STEVEN COLBY
Thursdays, 6-8:30PM, April 10th - May 22nd | Glaze Week: May 23-29, 2025
With a spotlight on a perennial favorite our class will learn basic wheel throwing techniques while making somebody’s next morning cup. Tea or coffee, cream & sugar, a little or a lot? We will explore form, function, practice and tradition. Demonstrations, guided projects and hands-on instruction weekly. No experience necessary, no masters turned away.
Instructor: Steven Colby
Level: Beginning
7 weeks + Glaze week: $375 includes one 25lb bag of clay
Maximum number of students: 10