+CERAMICS
Drop - In Ceramics
Saturdays
Saturdays: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Fees:
Drop-in Ceramics: $35 (Members receive 10% discount)
Fire Me Up: $15+ cost of piece (Members only pay for cost of piece)
Ages 13 and up (Under 13 yrs requires parent/guardian)
Just come on over! Join us for a relaxed, creative environment on Saturdays. Those interested in ceramics can crop by and learn the basics of wheel throwing and/or hand building. We also have pre-made ceramic items and you can choose to paint at your own pace. We have mugs, bowls, boxes, figurines, and much more! Drop-in’s are perfect for a day out with your family, trying something new with friends, rainy days, and expanding your interest in the arts.
Private Lessons
Why not make a birthday or anniversary even more special with a private session? Handbuilding projects or smaller groups on the wheel can be scheduled in advance with LBIF, or improve your pottery skills with a one-on-one private lesson focusing on specific areas. Contact our ceramics studio manager for more information: ceramics@lbifoundation.org
All clay fired in our kilns must be purchased at the LBIF
Intro to the Wheel: Session 2 (Monday Mornings)
In this 5-week class every Monday, join a member of the LBIF staff as they walk you through the basics of thrown pottery. You will be guided in throwing, trimming and glazing clay in a relaxed, creative environment. Enjoy a laid-back approach to learning how to throw on the wheel. Bring a towel and wear clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. Close-toed shoes are also recommended.
Dates of Monday Classes (9:30AM - 12:00PM): May 13, 20, 27 and June 3, 10
Intro to the Wheel: Session 2 (Thursday Evenings)
In this 5-week class every Thursday, join a member of the LBIF staff as they walk you through the basics of thrown pottery. You will be guided in throwing, trimming and glazing clay in a relaxed, creative environment. Enjoy a laid-back approach to learning how to throw on the wheel. Bring a towel and wear clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. Close-toed shoes are also recommended.
Dates of Thursday Classes (6:00PM - 8:30PM): May 16, 23, 30, and June 6, 13
Intro to the Wheel: Session 1 (Thursday Evenings)
In this 5-week class every Thursday, join a member of the LBIF staff as they walk you through the basics of thrown pottery. You will be guided in throwing, trimming and glazing clay in a relaxed, creative environment. Enjoy a laid-back approach to learning how to throw on the wheel. Bring a towel and wear clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. Close-toed shoes are also recommended.
Dates of Thursday Classes (6:00PM - 8:00PM): April 4, 11, 18, 25 and May 2
Intermediate/Advanced Ceramics: Session 1
Hone in your ceramic skills in this 5-week class every Tuesday. A directed studio environment where ideas and challenges are brought to the table and problem solved. Demos and lectures are provided as needed. The goal of this class is to make your ceramic visions a reality. The class is taught by our ceramic studio manager, Jeff.
Dates of Tuesday Classes (9:30AM - 12:00PM): April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Intro to the Wheel: Session 1 (Monday Mornings)
In this 5-week class every Monday, join a member of the LBIF staff as they walk you through the basics of thrown pottery. You will be guided in throwing, trimming and glazing clay in a relaxed, creative environment. Enjoy a laid-back approach to learning how to throw on the wheel. Bring a towel and wear clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. Close-toed shoes are also recommended.
Dates of Monday Classes (9:30AM - 12:00PM): April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
All Level Ceramics: Fall Program (Session 2)
A combination of the intro, intermediate, advanced and handbuilding classes. All skill levels are welcome. The class syllabus will be dependent on who’s in the class. Bonus – the instruction will be catered to your individual ceramic needs! #offseason
Tuesday - October 24, 31, + November 7, 2023
9:30AM - 11:30AM
All Level Ceramics: Fall Program (Session 1)
A combination of the intro, intermediate, advanced and handbuilding classes. All skill levels are welcome. The class syllabus will be dependent on who’s in the class. Bonus – the instruction will be catered to your individual ceramic needs! #offseason
Tuesday - September 19, 26, + October 3, 2023
9:30AM - 11:30AM
Ceramics: Intro to Handbuilding (Session 2)
All are welcome to experience the fun and possibilities of clay! Join a member of the LBIF staff as they walk you through the basics of handbuilt ceramics. You will be guided in coil/pinched/slab techniques and glazing in a relaxed, creative environment. Learn to utilize the tools of the ceramic studio and the world around you to manipulate clay into beautiful pieces of art. Be ready to have fun and get dirty!
Wednesday - August 9, 16, + 23, 2023
9:30AM - 11:30AM
Intermediate/Advanced Ceramics (Session 2)
A directed studio environment where ideas and challenges are brought to the table and problem solved. Demos and lectures provided as needed. The goal of this class is to make your ceramic visions a reality.
Tuesday - August 8, 15, +22, 2023
9:30AM - 11:30AM
Ceramics: Intro to the Wheel (Session 2)
Join a member of the LBIF staff as they walk you through the basics of thrown pottery. You will be guided in throwing, trimming and glazing clay in a relaxed, creative environment. Enjoy a laid-back approach to learning how to throw on the wheel. Bring a towel and wear clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. Close-toed shoes are also recommended.
Monday - August 7, 14, 21, 2023
9:30 - 11:30 AM
Ceramics: Visiting Artist Week with Celia Feldberg
In this workshop you will be making wheel thrown vessels and decorating them using techniques like sgraffito, inlay, monoprinting, and underglaze painting. Feldberg will demonstrate how she moves through her process of making and drawing on pottery--sharing tips for efficiency and confidence. You will learn ways to create engaging surfaces that are narrative and evoke feeling. Bisque only.
Ceramics: Intro to Handbuilding (Session 1)
All are welcome to experience the fun and possibilities of clay! Join a member of the LBIF staff as they walk you through the basics of handbuilt ceramics. You will be guided in coil/pinched/slab techniques and glazing in a relaxed, creative environment. Learn to utilize the tools of the ceramic studio and the world around you to manipulate clay into beautiful pieces of art. Be ready to have fun and get dirty!
Wednesday - June 14, 21, 28, 2023
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Intermediate/Advanced Ceramics (Session 1)
A directed studio environment where ideas and challenges are brought to the table and problem solved. Demos and lectures provided as needed. The goal of this class is to make your ceramic visions a reality.
Tuesday - June 13, 20, + 27, 2023
9:30AM - 11:30AM
Ceramics: Intro to the Wheel (Session 1)
Join a member of the LBIF staff as they walk you through the basics of thrown pottery. You will be guided in throwing, trimming and glazing clay in a relaxed, creative environment. Enjoy a laid-back approach to learning how to throw on the wheel. Bring a towel and wear clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. Close-toed shoes are also recommended.
Monday - June 12, 19 + 26, 2023
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM