Classes

2010 Class Sessions
REGISTER EARLY

Session 1:  Jan 3 – Feb 27
Session 2:  March 14 – May 8
Session 3:  May 23 – July 17
Session 4:  Aug 8 – Oct 2
Session 5:  Oct 17 – Dec 11

Call for information on private classes and group activities

Fees:
$25 class clay—25 pounds (includes bisque and one glaze firing)
$16 class tool kit
$12.50/per hour for Open Lab (wheels not available during class time)
$60/hour Private Classes (must sign up for four classes)

$60 Student Studio Membership for 10 hours
$70 Non-Student Studio Membership for Open Lab (10 hours)
Leave cards at desk on arrival. Cashier will mark time used on your card.

Clean up—tables, glaze buckets, wheels, must be cleaned after use and all equipment, buckets, sponges, etc., returned to place. No shelves, bats, tools or wareboards provided for non-student members. Do not take Manassas Clay materials and equipment from building

Pre-registration required for all classes

Students may make up one (1) missed class per session

Studio Rental Fees:
$100/month Studio Rental (1 shelf & use of wheel)
$150/month Resident Studio Rental (24/7 access, must furnish own studio)

Glaze Kitchen
Glaze Kitchen $12.50/hour plus cost of dry materials
Check in at front desk for a form, printout of your recipe and information. Clean up required or future use of kitchen will be restricted. Use safety precautions—respirator, gloves, no food or drink in kitchen area.

Glazes (Your recipe + our materials = glaze)
We will make your glaze for a per pund cost which includes cost of dry materials, packaging and handling.

Beginning Wheel
An overall introduction to clay for beginners and experienced beginners (over 14 years of age) who wish to work on the potter's wheel. Students will learn methods for centering clay, throwing cylinders and bowls.
8 weeks—$210.00 (clay not included)

Sun. 4-7 p.m. Fran Newquist
Tue. 10-1 p.m. Fran Newquist
Tues. 7-10 p.m. Andrew Miller
Wed. 10-1 p.m. Fran Newquist
Wed. 7-10p.m. Jane Cullum
Fri. 1-4 p.m. Jane Cullum
Sat. 1-4 p.m. Andrew Miller

Beginning Wheel for Teens
Geared for the younger student. Great chance to learn the basics of the potters wheel in a relaxed, creative atmosphere. Students will learn basic throwing techniques—centering, opening and throwing small bowls and cylinders.
8 weeks—$175.00 (clay not included)

Thur. 7-9 p.m. Mikki Hudgins

Intermediate Wheel
Concentration on functional forms. Emphasis on skill building, form, decorating and glazing. Students may complete work for the gas kiln for an additional firing fee.
8 weeks—$210.00 (clay not included)

Tues. 10-1 p.m. Fran Newquist
Thurs. 7-10 p.m. Jane Cullum

Advanced Wheel
Focus on development of an individual style through demonstrations and informal critiques. Special emphasis on decorating techniques. May complete work for gas, raku, and wood-salt kiln for an additional firing fee.
8 weeks—$210.00 (clay not included)

Mon. 6-9 p.m. Fran Newquist
Thurs. 10:30-1:30 p.m. Jane Cullum

Handbuilding Classes
Exploration of handbuilding techniques using several methods of construction: pinch, coil, and slab to create functional pottery.
8 weeks—$210.00 (clay not included)

Wed. 10-1 p.m. Carol Ann de los Reyes
Thu. 6-9 p.m. Jenifer Bracewell

Children's Handbuilding Classes
Children will be encouraged to explore basic forming techniques: pinch, coil, and slab constructions. There will be a new project each week. Ages 7-12
6 weeks—$160.00 (clay not included)

Sat.. 10:30-12 noon Mikki Hudgins

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Fused Glass Classes at Manassas Clay

We’re excited to announce our glass program for Winter 2010.  We are introducing some new classes that you’ve requested and bringing back some favorites, including our introduction to dichroic jewelry.  We welcome newcomers and experienced artists to the joy of warm glass!

Introduction to dichroic fused glass jewelry

Saturday, July 10th, 10am-1pm, Instructed by Sarah Weaver

You will create dichroic fused glass jewelry as we explore fused glass tools and methods. This workshop will cover types of glass, tools, cutting techniques, firing schedules, design and finishing work.  You will cut, assemble and fuse pendants and/or earrings.  You will learn safe kiln operation and you will fire your own jewelry pieces and leave class with ready-to-wear dichroic jewelry.

Class fee: $60 (includes use of all tools, safety tools and kilns);

Additional fee for glass & findings. You are welcome to bring your COE 90 compatible glass from previous glass classes to use in this workshop.

Minimum 4, maximum 6 students

Advanced fused glass jewelry
Dates: Thursday July 15th, and Thursday July 22nd
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Amber Kendrick

Take your jewelry making to the next step in this two-part workshop. We will introduce advanced techniques such as inclusions, multiple firings, wire-wrapping, drilling holes for pinch bails and other types of bail attachments, glass clay and coldworking as you take your jewelry skills to the next level.

Fee: $80 (includes firings and use of wire-wrapping tools and diamond pads for coldworking jewelry); Additional fee for glass & findings. Bring your COE 90 compatible glass from previous glass classes to use in this workshop.

Minimum 4, maximum 6 students

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Fused glass plates and bowls
Dates: Thursdays, June 24th, July 1st (Two-Part Workshop)
6:30pm – 9:00 pm
Instructor: Amber Kendrick

In this three-part workshop you will learn the fundamentals of kiln-formed glass to design your own fused glass plates and bowls. We will discuss and demonstrate glass cutting techniques, both straight and circular, firing schedules, glass compatibility, color and design, fusing, slumping and coldworking (the mechanical grinding, shaping, and finishing of glass). These skills will be put to use throughout our workshop as you design your own fused plates and bowls.  You will leave this workshop with your own 8” fused glass plate or 8” round fused glass bowl and all the skills and knowledge to continue working in glass independently.  Your plate or bowl will be fused and slump fired and will be available to pick up approximately 1 week after the completion of this workshop.

Workshop fee: $140. Material fee: $45 (includes glass for 8”x 8” fused square plate or 8”x 8” fused round plate or bowl, fiber paper, stringer and frit)

4-6 students; No previous experience required

Clay and Glass Together; A Mixed Media Two Piece Serving Set Workshop

Instructor: Twila Johnson -- glass
Instructor: Jane Cullum -- clay

Dates:  July 24th 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. and August 7th 10a.m. - 12 p.m. (Two-Day Workshop)

This workshop will take advantage of the unique opportunities at Manassas Clay, where you can create clay and glass all in one studio!  The clay and glass instruction and resources will be brought together for each participant to make two, platter and “dip” bowl serving sets, one of the most popular functional hand crafted items.  This will be completely unique; your own platter and bowl design in your color palette.

In the morning of the first session of the workshop, you will throw or hand build platters or trays in clay.  (Clay experience is useful but not required.  You will have throwing and hand building options.)  In the design phase, we’ll plan the coordinated color and design, and choose the shape and style of the bowl.  We’ll hand build or throw the tray or platter and make the slump mold to create a uniquely coordinated glass bowl.  We will design, cut and assemble the glass for the bowl.  (Glass experience is helpful but not required). Clay platters will be bisque fired and glass will be full fuse fired for you before the second session. In the second session, we will glaze the ceramic platters and prepare your glass to be slumped into your mold, or over your drape form. After this session, clay platters will be glaze fired and glass will be slump fired for you to pick up your completed, multimedia serving sets!  Clay will be provided; fee for glass.

Workshop fee: $200 All clay, glass and tools will be provided. Just bring your creative energy and a brown bag lunch!

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Happy Hour at the Glass Studio

Date: Thursday, July 8th
5:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.
Instructor;  Sarah Weaver

Date: Thursday, July 29th
5:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.
Instructor: Amber Kendrick

Happy Hour sessions will begin as we open a bottle of wine chosen by the instructor to accompany the fused glass jewelry project for the evening. Each session will include instruction of a specific technique such as inclusions, cold working, or wire wrapping followed by studio time with the instructor to work on the fused glass project of the evening.

No previous experience necessary.

Happy Hour fee: $35 (includes wine, project glass, use fo all tools, and kiln firing) Additional fee for jewelry projects.

Your work will be fired and will be ready to pick up the following week.

Fused Glass Night Lights

Date: Saturday, July 31st
10 am - 1 p.m.
Instructor;  Sarah Weaver

This workshop is appropriate for teens and parent/older teams to work together. These beautiful hand crafted lights accent any space. In this workshop, we will design, cut, and assemble all the pieces for a full fuse firing. The firing will be completed within a week after the workshop and you may pick up the light ready to add the night light hardware.

Workshop fee;  $40. Material fee $20 (includes glass, fiber paper, stringer and frit, and the wall socket plug-in type night light hardware).

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Coming Soon.....

Fused Glass Photo Holder
TBD
In this class you will design, cut and assemble up to four fused glass photo holders.  These are wonderful gifts for anyone.  Imagine this handsome photo holder on a desk paired up with a fun photo. The photo holders will be fuse and slump fired for you in two separate firings.  You will pick up your work approximately one week after the workshop. 

Workshop fee;  $50, includes all tools and firings.  Additional fee for glass.

Powder Wafers

Date: TBD
Instructor: Amber Kendrick

Powdered glass frit adds depth and design to all your fused glass art.  In this workshop you will use a color palette of powdered glass and stencils to layer effects and design elements into powder wafers.  You are encouraged to bring any stencils you like, and a selection will also be available.  You will make two separate powder wafers and fire them.  After they finish firing, you will place them on two layers of sheet glass to be fired into a coaster or trivet.  These will be fired for you and ready for pickup during the following week.

Wall Pocket Vase

Date: TBD
Instructor;  Sarah Weaver

These beautiful vases hang on the wall or in a sunny window and hold water for those fresh springs you are bringing this Spring.  In this workshop, we will design, cut and assemble all the pieces, with or without a fused in hanger, for tack and slump firing   We’ll discuss how to bead a handle to hang it up.  Both firings will be completed within a week after the workshop and you may pick up the base ready to add the hanging loop.  This workshop is appropriate for parent/older child teams to work and play together.
Workshop fee;  $50, includes all tools and firings.  Additional fee for glass. 

Open Studio for Glass

Need space to work or a fun place to play? If so, Open Studio is for you! The studio is open during Manassas Clay business hours exclusively to glass class students. No guests are allowed. Students may use studio tools and equipment, and fire your own smaller pieces in the EvenHeat filns, or we’ll fire your larger pieces for you. Bring your own supplies or purchase them here, it’s up to you! Studio fees are hourly, and include the use of the EvenHeat kilns.  The floor kiln is in addition to hourly rates.

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Instructor Bio’s:
Amber Kendrick is an architect and designer who recently relocated from San Francisco to northern Virginia. She applies her understanding of materials, color, design and form to warm glass for both functional and architectural applications. She works in warm glass at her studio in Manassas. Amber is owner and artist of Cloud Terre, LLC.

Sarah Weaver is is a former graphic designer as well as a local artist with mixed-media experience who graduated with an Art Degree from Sweet Briar College. Currently she teaches art at Osbourn High School in the Manassas City Public Schools. She has taught many successful classes at Manassas Clay.

Twila Johnson has worked in warm glass for 4 years in both jewelry and functional forms. With over 15 years of experience as a potter, her interest is in combining clay and glass in mixed-media functional forms. She works in her pottery and glass studio in Manassas. Twila is owner and artist of Thrown Together Arts, LLC.

CALL Manassas Clay at 703-330-1040 TO REGISTER for these exciting fused glass project workshops or if you are new to fused glass, register for the JUMPSTART workshop!

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Parties

Birthday Parties (1 visit)
about 1 1/2 hours
$25 per child (limit 10)
Clay Included

Scouts (1 visit - 1 1/2 hours)
$20 each student
(Ceramic badge requirements filled)

Scouts (2 visits)
1 1/2 hours for project
1 hour for glazing
$30 each student-clay included
(Ceramic badge requirements filled)

Adult Parties (1 visit)
1 1/2 hour-clay included
$25 each for wheel
$30 each for handbuilding
(extra hour $8)

Please book two weeks in advance. 50% of total due at booking.

Finished projects available
about 3 weeks after party

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