Festival of Lights- Hannukkah Faire (session 8)
Beginner
Service Description
This class is a 3 week class held at our Potrero Hill Studio Thursday @ 6:15pm-8:45PM November 5th-November 19th In this three week course, students will learn about the cultural significance of Hanukkah and how to construct their very own Menorahs to use during Hanukkah! General handbuilding knowledge is encouraged but absolutely not required to enroll in the course. Week 1: Constructing different Menorah bodies! What is a Menorah? Historical and holiday context! To be Kosher or not to be Kosher? Different construction designs will yield different results Slab build vs pinch build Menorahs Shrinkage to fit the candles! Best clay body for construction. Week 2: Surface refinement and design How to clean up your Menorah and ensure strong attachment points to avoid cracking. Surface design using underglazes, transfers and water etching. Sgraffito designs Slip for texture Making shrink trays for glazing Week 3: Glaze galore! How to wax and glaze properly to ensure that your Menorah makes it through the glazing process. How to utilize your shrink tray to avoid cracking. Paint on glazing vs brush on glazing, which is better for large handbuild pieces
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Fees & class schedule: Class fees cover instructed class time (as listed in specific class schedule), use of tools and equipment, open studio hours, studio glazes and firing up to 25 lbs of clay. Additional work may be fired for a fee. Pottery class fees include 25 lbs of clay + wood classes include all lumber Classes are subject to change if minimum student quota isn't met (7 students). Class switches will only be available 1 week prior to the commencement of classes and based on the capacity of classes at time of request. Attendance: It is mandatory for all students who are new to the studio attend the first week of classes. No “make-up” classes are given but you're more than welcome to drop-in on another session if there is an opening or absence. For Adult classes, Kids must be 14-years old or older Personal belongings: Any items left behind 30-days after last class may be discarded without notice. Refund policy: Class fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Refund or Credit (minus $20 processing fee) if a request for refund is received TWO WEEKS and only two weeks before the start of a class. Credit (no refund) with less the 48 hour notice ONLY if your spot can be filled. No refunds or credits after attending 1st class. Classes missed due to failure to attend, planned absences, minor illnesses or vacations will not be credited for future classes. One-Time class registrations such as Drop-In Clay or Friday Night Clay are considered final ONE WEEK before start of class. Open studio hours for students: Monday- Wednesday: 10AM-6PM Thursday: 10AM-8:30PM Friday & Saturday: 10AM-9PM Sunday 10AM-7:30PM (Hours subjected to change upon five days' notice)
Contact Details
1431 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
(862) 343-0144
contact@clayroomsf.com