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8 classes in-person in Chicago have spots left, and 1 class live online is available.

Beginning Wheel Throwing

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201

Introduction to the potter’s wheel, giving you a solid base on which to build your throwing skills. Purchasing a beginner's pottery set from a local art store is required.

Monday Jun 12th, 9:30am–12:30pm Central Time

 (12 sessions)

$570

12 sessions

Beginning/Intermediate Wheel Throwing

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201

For new and experienced students looking to build off of basic pottery skills. Develop and explore new techniques on the wheel.  Purchasing a beginner's pottery set from a local art store is required.

Tuesday Jun 13th, 9:30am–12:30pm Central Time

 (12 sessions)

$570

12 sessions

Advanced/Intermediate Wheel Throwing

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201

Learn and advance your throwing skills and glazing technique. Projects will center around creating functional pottery forms--mugs, dinnerware, pitchers, vases, and covered forms. Students should have prior wheel throwing experience. 

Monday Jun 12th, 7–10pm Central Time

 (12 sessions)

$570

12 sessions

Beginning/Intermediate Wheel Throwing (Ages 16+)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201

Learn and advance your throwing skills and glazing technique. Projects center around creating functional pottery forms---mugs, dinnerware, pitchers, vases, and covered forms. Beginning students should purchase a beginner's pottery set from a local store.

Wednesday Jun 14th, 6:30–9:30pm Central Time

 (12 sessions)

$570

12 sessions

Pinch, Slab, Coil: Ceramic Handbuilding

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201

Learn pinch, coil, and slab techniques to create a variety of projects ranging from functional vessels to sculptural forms, figures, and tiles. Paint and carve while exploring with slips and glazes. Historical and contemporary artists will be introduced for inspiration. More advanced students will be encouraged to hone their skills and develop projects. Supply List: Ceramic Supply list 2021 DickBlick.com-#B30325-1009 Kemper pottery tool kit...

Thursday Jun 15th, 6:30–9:30pm Central Time

 (6 sessions)

$295

6 sessions

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Adaptive Ceramics

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201

Adaptive ceramics is a starting point for everyone that may be apprehensive, allowing students to become comfortable and familiar with clay. Grow, learn, and become confident in what you create. Working with clay in both hand building and wheel throwing reduces anxiety. Patience with yourself and others is encouraged.

Sunday Jun 18th, 10am–12:30pm Central Time

 (12 sessions)

$520

12 sessions

Intermediate/Advanced Ceramics

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201

For students with some experience in throwing and hand-building, add to your repertoire of form and technique. Throw “larger,” adding appendages to pots, and altering thrown forms. Explore form and function, as well as shape and design of ceramic pieces.

Wednesday Jun 14th, 1–4pm Central Time

 (12 sessions)

$570

12 sessions

Throw, Handbuild, and Alter

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201

For students with specific goals who want to build on their wheel or hand-building construction skills. Join us!

Wednesday Jun 14th, 9:30am–12:30pm Central Time

 (12 sessions)

$570

12 sessions

Ceramic Llama Painting

Food Craft @ Live Online

Easy ceramic painting with virtual llama meeting No drama for our Llamas! Fulfill your dream of painting a ceramic Llama, while (virtually) meeting real Llamas! This event will be unforgettable and Ll-amazing. Paint your own ceramic Llama pottery with your desired color palette and get to visit fantastic Llama royalties you'll never meet anywhere else! Guests will discover the easy techniques for painting a colorful ceramic Llama, and meet star...

Monday Jun 19th, 9am–11pm Eastern Time

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Ceramic Handbuilding Garden Pottery

Evanston Art Center @ Interactive Online Classroom via Zoom, Chicago, IL 00000

Pinch, slab, and coil your way to create fantastic containers for your favorite flowers and herbs. Folk traditions and techniques from Mexico to Italy will be your inspiration to design vases and vessels. Sgrafitto, stamping, carving animals and figures are just some of the techniques to put the finishing touch on your pieces. Group participation and individual critiques will be included. Clay and firing available for additional cost. This interactive...

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$175

6 sessions

Image Transfer on Ceramics

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201

Explore how to create and transfer images onto ceramics. Prepare and work with underglaze and slip to create images and patterns ready to transfer to your ceramic vessels. Techniques covered will include silk screening, photocopy/laser printed transfers, and slip transfers. Discussion will include how to create pottery, vessels, and surfaces that are best for incorporating surface design techniques.

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$195

3 sessions

Handbuild at Home

Evanston Art Center @ Interactive Online Classroom via Zoom, Chicago, IL 00000

Learn basic handbuilding techniques including pinch, coil, and slab. Follow weekly demos and guided projects, discussion, and a how-to on setting up a simple home studio. Clay and firing available for additional cost. Clay and firing available for additional cost; read more about EAC's Pottery at Home. Learn More. This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class: www.zoom.us(link is external)/download...

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$175

6 sessions

Intermediate/Advanced Wheel Throwing (Ages 16+)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201

Learn and advance your throwing skills and glazing technique. Projects will center around creating functional pottery forms--mugs, dinnerware, pitchers, vases, and covered forms. Students should have prior wheel throwing experience.

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$455

10 sessions

Adaptive Ceramics (Ages 13+)

Evanston Art Center @ Interactive Online Classroom via Zoom, Chicago, IL 00000

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...

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$150

6 sessions

Adaptive Ceramics (Ages 16+) - Online

Evanston Art Center @ Interactive Online Classroom via Zoom, Chicago, IL 00000

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...

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$130

6 sessions

Teen Wheel Throwing (Ages 12-16)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201

Independently create work on the pottery wheel. All experience levels are welcome, including first-time throwers. Once experienced, the instructor will act as facilitator, helping you create own, unique ideas. Examples of items are mugs, cups, bowls and lamp bases.  Purchasing a beginner’s pottery set from a local art store is suggested. In-person class (with reduced capacity) closely following Restore Illinois guidelines. Includes COVID-19...

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$220

6 sessions

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