Flameware (Session 8.5)
Intermediate
Service Description
This class is held at the Potrero Hill Studio. This is a 4 week course. Flameware Monday @ 6-8:30PM November 30th-January 4th **Please note the break between weeks 3 and 4 for the Christmas/New Year Holiday.** Class Description Join us for this hands-on, 4 week pottery class where you'll create your own flameware kitchen essentials. Students will be given the opportunity to create 1-3 projects ranging from pots and pans to teapots. You'll explore techniques for lidded forms, handle attachments, and surface design, culminating in a glazing session to bring your pieces to life. The final glazing class will take place at our West Oakland studio. Students will be given the option of the flameware brush on glazes from Laguna and the work will be reduction fired at cone 10. Week 1: Introduction to throwing Flameware Techniques in even wall thickness Throwing pieces to withstand thermal shock Conversation of aesthetic vs functional Week 2: Trimming and throwing attachments Continued work on pieces from week 1 Throwing handles and knobs Conversation around altered forms (oval/square casserole dishes) Week 3: Attachments and glazing discussion Techniques in attachments Paper clay slip Drying time Discussion around glazing Week 4: Glazing techniques and firing (Please note this class will be held at our West Oakland studio) Brush on glaze techniques Food Safety Cone 5 vs cone 10 kilns/ oxidation vs reduction conversation
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