Clay 101Clay 101: This 8-week class is designed to provide students new to clay with a foundation in essential clay techniques including preparing clay, hand building, and wheel throwing. We will learn the basics of hand building using pinching, slab building, and sculpture. Wheel throwing will focus on centering, opening, and pulling basic forms such as cylinders and bowls. Class discussions will include clay, glaze, equipment, safety, tools, and the firing process to provide students with a fuller understanding of the pottery process.
If you are brand new to clay or looking to reinforce your foundational skills, this class is for you. Student work will be available for pick up 1-3 weeks after the end of class. Enrollment includes one 25 lb. bag of clay! *No class held on July 2. |
CLASS DETAILS
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 6:15PM - 8:45PM Dates: June 4 - July 30* (8 classes, *No class held on July 2) Location: Ceramics Studios, Studios of LeMoyne (417 E. Call St.) Instructor: Carole Robards Age: Adults Tuition: $245 for members/$255 for non-members Supplies: Tuition includes one 25 lb. bag of clay, use of studio tools and firing of work. Additional clay is available for purchase. Refund Policy |
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORCAROLE ROBARDS
With a background in design, I have been working in clay for almost 10 years and have been a full-time ceramic artist since 2021. Having gotten so much joy and healing from my time in clay and the community surrounding it, I want to share that experience by creating opportunities for others to enjoy, learn, and laugh within a supportive ceramics community. As everyone’s journey and goals with clay are different, I work to meet each person where they are and provide a solid foundation of essential skills and knowledge as they find their own creative path. As a visual and tactile person, my work incorporates playful pattern work, stamping, carving, and layered texture. I tremendously enjoy the many stages of working with clay and the infinite possibilities of what can be created. The process of taking a raw, soft, malleable lump of earth and turning it into a functional sculpture durable enough to withstand centuries of use continues to fascinate me every single day. Through a variety of materials and techniques, I seek to create pieces which are beautiful to look at and interesting to touch while also being enjoyable and comfortable to use. In addition to my own art and teaching classes, I organize and host workshops with visiting ceramic artists from around the country here in Tallahassee. |
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