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Unleash your creativity with pottery classes in Chicago. Learn the art of shaping clay, creating unique pieces, and find your inner artist while gaining a new skill that will bring joy and relaxation to your life.

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Intermediate/Advanced Ceramics

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Expand your ceramic horizons in our Intermediate/Advanced Ceramics class. Build upon your throwing and hand-building skills to create larger, more intricate pieces, incorporating appendages and exploring shape, design, and function. Join us to refine your craftsmanship and unleash your creativity in the world of ceramics, guided by expert instruction.

(83) Intermediate 18 and older
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$480

10 sessions

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Throwing, Handbuilding and Altered Forms

Evanston Art Center

In this one-week intensive class students get to make their own work along with tips and critiue from the instructor. This is a great opportunity for current, new, or returning students to become fully engaged with ceramics for a solid week.

(83) All levels 18 and older
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Coiled Ceramics

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Discover the art of coiling and master the techniques to create unique ceramic forms. Learn to roll 6ft coils, reduce cracking, and enhance control of your designs. Unleash your creativity and explore the endless possibilities of coil construction at Evanston Art Center.

(83) Intermediate 18 and older
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$250

5 sessions

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Off the Wheel Workshop

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Unlock your creativity and immerse yourself in the art of pottery in a hands-on experience where you will learn to shape and mold clay into beautiful and unique masterpieces.

(83) All levels 18 and older
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$220

3 sessions

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Learn to Throw

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Taught at your individual skill level. Learn and become comfortable with the basic techniques in throwing, such as centering, opening, and pulling cylinders, and glazing. Create mugs, bowls and plates using high-fire reduction.

(83) Beginner 18 and older
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$310

8 sessions

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Have Kiln, Get Zoom and Fire! (Ages 16+)

Evanston Art Center

Learn new techniques to use in your home kiln! Start with the basics of sifting enamels and utilizing your own enamels fire new pieces learning sgraffito, Limoges, graphite pencil techniques and more. Demonstrations and individualized attention will be given. Some previous kiln experience required. Note: This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class: www.zoom.us You will be emailed Zoom...

(83) All levels 16 and older
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Ceramic Vessel Fusion

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Using nature as a source, you will create decorative vessels by combining various parts utilizing handbuilding and wheelthrowing. Focus on patterning and unifying layers of surface. Additional decorative techniques will be demonstrated; color and glaze will be discussed.

(83) All levels 18 and older
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$160
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Adaptive Ceramics (Ages 13+)

Evanston Art Center

In this inclusive class for adults of all abilities, use different items from your home to add texture to your pottery. Explore basic handbuilding techniques, including slump molds and new projects that interest you! Clay and firing available for additional cost. Note: This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class: www.zoom.us You will be emailed Zoom meeting instructions, including...

(83) Beginner 13 and older
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Surfaces for Ceramic Sculpture (Ages 16+)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Discover the secrets behind creating stunning ceramic sculptures as you explore various surface treatments in this hands-on seminar. Unleash your creativity and learn the best strategies for finishing your masterpieces at Evanston Art Center. Join us and bring your sculptures to life!

(83) All levels 16 and older
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$130
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Form and Function

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

For students with some experience in throwing and hand-building, add to your repertoire of form and techniques to explore how function relates to form working with high-fire reduction stoneware.

(83) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$310

7 sessions

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Ceramics in the Maker Lab

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Create a unique stencil using the laser cutter in EAC’s Maker Lab! We will introduce the variety of technology EAC’s Maker Lab has to offer, and how it can be catered to meet your ceramics practice! Come with a basic image from which you would like to create a stencil.

(83) All levels 16 and older
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Bronze Casting & Mold Making

The Fire Arts Center of Chicago @ 1830 N Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL

This class is designed to familiarize students with the basics of lost wax casting process. Depending on the project students will learn wax casting and working technique, gating and venting, ceramic shell and investment molding techniques. Students will be required to complete at least 3 finished projects. Repetition of this class will provide more advanced foundry education. Please note:  Students should complete their classes within a...

(12) All levels 18 and older
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$400

16 sessions

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Ceramics (Middle School)

Magical Minds Studio @ 110 Madison St, Chicago, IL

In our ceramics studio we teach students how to handle clay in order to make functional and artistic ceramic pieces. We'll start with hand-building and then we'll introduce them to the potter's wheel where they'll make bowls, cups and more.   All materials will be supplied.

(2) All levels 11 - 14 years old
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$180

6 sessions

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Spring Break Camp: Ceramics Central (Ages 9-13)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Explore the possibilities of working in clay using different hand-building techniques, such as pinch, slab and coil. Design a pinchpot for succulents, design and build a box that tells a story, or create some gifts for friends and family. . . the possibilities are endless once you learn the basics!  Ceramics projects will be ready for pick up approximately 2 weeks after camp. Caregivers will be contacted via email when projects are ready.

(83) All levels 9 - 13 years old
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$325

5 sessions

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Creative Handbuilding Ceramics (Ages 9-11)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Explore the possibilities of working in clay! Students will use different hand-building techniques, such as pinch, slab, and coil. They will design a pinch pot for little succulents, design and build a box that tells a story, or create some gifts for friends and family. The possibilities are endless!  Ceramics projects will be ready for pick up approximately 2 weeks after camp. Caregivers will be contacted via email when projects are...

(83) All levels 9 - 11 years old
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$235

3 sessions

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Adaptive Ceramics (Ages 16+) - Online

Evanston Art Center @ Interactive Online Classroom via Zoom, Chicago, IL

In this inclusive class for adults of all abilities, use different items from your home to add texture to your pottery. Explore basic handbuilding techniques, including slump molds and new projects that interest you! Clay and firing available for additional cost.  Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate Recommended supplies: Muslin or canvas, the size of your workspace Bucket Rolling pin, Farberware Classic Wood Rolling Pin, Natural, 17.75-Inch...

(83) All levels 16 and older
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$130

6 sessions

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