2008/2009 Youth Class Schedule

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING POLICY:
Enroll in any one full 8-week session adult class and receive the second class at 50% off.* This offer applies only to full session classes and does not include workshops. This is a non-transferable registration.
*Other restrictions may apply; please inquire when registering. You may not use this in combination with any other offer.

Students may register:

WINTER/SPRING 2009
Weekly Classes for Youth and Teens

Teen Clay (ages 11-15)
In this 10-week class for ages 11-15, students will enjoy a varied experience in clay. Using hand building techniques and the potter’s wheel, students will learn and develop both hand building and throwing skills. This class will cover the foundational techniques of forming pinch, coil and slab pots, in order to create sculptural forms, cups and bowls. As students refine these skills, they will work on more complex projects that will enable them to combine techniques and push their own creativity and problem solving abilities. Glazing and other surface treatments will be explored. Class includes all materials and firing.

Sam Wallace
CC1 – Saturday, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, Feb 21 – April 25
Fee: $190 Members; $210 Non-members

Courtney Gover
CC2- Sunday, 3:00 – 5:00 pm, – February 15 - April 26
(no class on April 12)
Fee: $190 Members; $210 Non-members

Clay After School (ages 6 – 8) or (ages 9 – 11)
This is a 6-week afternoon class for children ages 6 – 8, or ages 9 -11. Students will work with their hands and imaginations, to discover the magical qualities of clay! They will explore texture, build skills, and bring home many wonderful creations. Each class session will introduce a new technique and present a new, exciting challenge. All works will be created in red earthenware and glaze fired to cone 04, after under glaze has been applied by the student. Class includes all materials and firing.

Marlene Sokoloski Sandler (ages 6 – 8)
CC3 - Tuesdays, 4:00 – 5:30 pm, February 17 – March 24
Fee: $100 Members; $120 Non-members

CC4 – Tuesdays, 4:00 – 5:30 pm, April 14 – May 19
Fee: $100 Members; $120 Non-members

Marlene Sokoloski Sandler (ages 9 - 11)
CC5 – Wednesdays, 4:00 – 5:30 pm, February 18 – March 25
Fee: $100 Members; $120 Non-members

CC6 – Wednesdays, 4:00 – 5:30 pm, April 15 – May 20
Fee: $100 Members; $120 Non-members

Clay for Home School Students (ages 6 – 10)
This exciting 6-week course is designed for children whose school schedules allow them to enrich their education with an afternoon clay class! Students will enjoy learning new skills, as they discover techniques used to hand build wonderful clay projects. Through pinch pot and coil forms, as well as slab construction, children will be challenged and delighted while using their creativity. All work will be created in red earthenware, with under glazes applied by the student. Class includes all materials and firing.

Janelle Gang
CC7 – Thursdays, 2:00 – 3:30 pm, February 19 – March 26
Fee: $100 Members; $120 Non-members

Janelle Gang
CC8 – Thursdays, 2:00 – 3:30 pm, April 16 – May 21
Fee: $100 Members; $120 Non-members

Family Workshops

Clay for You and Me (ages 6 - 11 + adult)
This is a one-day workshop for a child and special adult (parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or friend). The pair will enjoy working on a clay project together, that will then be fired and picked up at a later date. This class is for children ages 6 through 11, and adults of all ages. Class includes all materials and firing.

Melissa Harrison
CC9- Saturday, 2 – 4:30 pm, January 31
Fee: $60 Members; $80 Non-members;
$25 for each additional person

Melissa Harrison
CC10- Saturday, 2 – 4:30 pm, April 4
Fee: $60 Members; $80 Non-members;
$25 for each additional person

Janelle Gang
CC11- Sunday, 2:30 – 5 pm, May 10 (Happy Mother’s Day)
Fee: $60 Members; $80 Non-members;
$25 for each additional person

Big Hands, Little Hands (ages 3 – 5 + adult)
This one-day workshop will explore the possibilities of clay for the pre-school age group. Adults will be paired with their young ones as they push, pinch, roll, squish and play with the clay. Process and product will be emphasized in this unique sensory experience, while the children build skills as well as a wonderful ceramic work of art! This class is for children ages 3 through 5, and adults of all ages. Class includes all materials and firing.

Melissa Harrison
CC12-, Saturday 2 - 4 pm, March 7
Fee: $60 Members; $80 Non-members;
$25 for each additional person

Melissa Harrison
CC13 –Saturday, 2 – 4 pm, May 16
Fee: $60 Members; $80 Non-members;
$25 for each additional person

Baltimore Clayworks will schedule classes in our Mt. Washington accessible classroom with a few days advance notice.  Please call Matt Hyleck (410) 578-1919 ext. 16 if your needs require this space.