Art Classes

• Class Policies

Winter/Spring 2012 Clay Class Schedule

• BEGINNING/CONTINUING WHEEL THROWING
• COFFEE & CLAY - Hand Building Techniques
• KIDS CLAY
• KIDS & ADULTS CLAY
• ADVANCED WHEEL
• WORKSHOP - Creating Wall Murals with Inge Merlin
• WORKSHOP - Exploring the Figure in Clay with Norma Penchansky Glasser
• WORKSHOP - Glaze Application Technique with Deb Oliva
• PAST CLASSES

BEGINNING/CONTINUING WHEEL THROWING
Learn the basics of pottery making on the wheel, from centering clay to making cylinders and bowls. Many students like to take this class more than once in order to develop a strong foundation in pottery making skills.

Tuition:
6 week class $159   Lab fee: $15

Mondays: 7:30-9:30 PM - Instructor: Kay Yourist
January 16 - February 20
March 5- April 9
April 23 - June 4 (No class May 28)

Thursdays: 12:30-2:30 PM - Instructor: Inge Merlin
January 19 - February 23
March 8 - April 12
April 26 - May 31

Thursdays: 7:00-9:00 PM - Instructor: Nancy Bulkley
January 19 - February 23
March 8 - April 12
April 26 - May 31

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COFFEE & CLAY - HAND BUILDING TECHNIQUE
Objects such as plates, bowls, cups, and vases should be made to enhance the beauty of what is served inside.

All levels of experience are welcome to explore various methods of working with clay to make utilitarian objects that will adorn the dinner table. Beginners will be introduced to hand building skills and advanced students will be given more complex challenges. We will work with soft and hard slabs to fabricate forms, while adding additional parts with other techniques such as, coils and extrusions. We will learn about making and using templates to develop and duplicate shape design. Techniques for designing and carving our own stamps for surface texture/decoration that can be incorporated with our forms will also be covered. We will complete our class with a breakfast potluck, using serving ware that we have made. This class is for students of all levels.

Instructor:
Nancy Bulkley

Tuition:
6 week class $159   Lab fee: $15

Saturdays: 9:30-11:30 AM
January 21 - February 25
March 10 - April 14
April 28 - June 2



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KIDS CLAY (Age 8-11)
This after school kid's clay class will explore both hand building and the pottery wheel. Aprox. Ages 8 - 11

Instructor:
Nancy Bulkley

Tuition:
5 week class $95   

Mondays: 4:30-5:30 PM
January 23 - February 20
March 5- April 2
April 16 - June 14

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KIDS & ADULTS CLAY (Age 3-5)
Join in on the fun together with this great opportunity to enjoy the creative magic of clay. You will be taken through a new playful supportive clay experience each time.
We will glaze your works for you to pick up with in two weeks of your class. Sign up for three classes and get the best discount.

Instructor:
Nancy Bulkley

Tuition:
One class  $35
Two classes $50
Three classes  $57 

Fridays: 10:00-10:50 AM
February 17
March 2
March 9

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ADVANCED WHEEL

The advanced wheel-throwing class will explore various throwing techniques and forms including lidded vessels, closed forms, spouted vessels, altering and assembling. In addition, the class will explore surface treatments such as texture, slips, and glaze application to enhance wheel-thrown forms. Sarah will also work with students individually to help them develop their ideas in clay. This is a great class for those with basic throwing skills who are looking to sharpen their technique, pick up new tips and tricks while developing their mastery of clay..

Tuition:
14 week class $349   Lab fee: $25

Wednesdays: 6:30-9:00 PM
January 11 - April 18 - Instructor: Sarah Gelsanliter
April 25 - August 8 - Instructor: Brigitte Lang

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SPRING WORKSHOP - Creating Wall Murals with Inge Merlin
Participants will be shown the complete process that is used to make ceramic wall murals. These murals can be as small as 10 “ or as large as 50”. Demonstrations will include:

• The preparation of designs through drawing.
• Discussion and demonstration of the value and process of making a template.
• An exploration of cutting out tiles for the mural
• Examples of different techniques used for carving and adding texture
• Various techniques for using specific tools for everything from cutting the slabs of clay, to framing a finished mural.
• Participants will learn about the process of glazing and firing techniques for different pieces.
• Participants will be shown, how to mount large wall pieces on plywood. How to frame them and complete the process of hanging large pieces securely.

 A list of materials will be provided for reference to help participants prepare for their own future projects.

Instructor:
Inge Merlin

Tuition:
$80 - Light breakfast included
Potluck lunch break

Saturday, March 3, 9:00-5:00 PM



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SPRING WORKSHOP - Exploring the Human Figure in Clay with Norma Penchansky Glasser
Yourist Studio Gallery is honored to have internationally known, local artist Norma Penchansky Glasser, give a rare appearance as instructor, to both budding and practicing figurative sculptors.
Norma will help you explore composition, gesture and sculpting technique. Whether you are new at trying figurative sculpture or a practicing artist, Norma will offer you a wealth of knowledge, through a teaching style enjoyed by so many of Norma’s students. We will be working with a nude model for this workshop.
Upon completion we will kiln fire your sculpture.

Instructor:
Norma Penchansky Glasser

Tuition:
$90 - Light breakfast included
Potluck lunch break

Friday Evening, April 20, 7:00-9:30 PM
Saturday, April 21, 9:30-4:30 PM:



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SPRING WORKSHOP - Glaze Apllication Technique with Deb Oliva
Join us for an adventure filled day with Deb Oliva and her amazing, glazing techniques. Wax resist, latex and shellac techniques are but to name a few. Glazing will never be the same. Bring some bisque ware with you to this workshop and have the glazing time of your life.

Instructor:
Deb Oliva

Tuition:
$80 - Light breakfast included
Potluck lunch break

Sunday, March 25, 9:30-4:30 PM:


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::PAST CLASSES::

THE SKIN IT"S IN - Glaze Making and Application Technique - Deb Oliva

ALTERED STATES - Advanced Level Class - Deb Oliva

ADVANCED STUDIO PRACTICE - Ryan Forrey & Alex Pratt

SCULPTURE - Exploring the Figure in Clay - Norma Penchansky Glasser

SCULPTURE - Faces: Masks & Busts - Marie Davis

TILE MAKING - Kate Tremel

GETTING BACK TO FUNCTIONAL - ADVANCED WHEEL - Ryan Forrey

FIGURATIVE SCULPTURE - EXPRESSION & FORM - Josie Bockelman

CERAMIC CONSTRUCTION WITH PAPER CLAY - Donna Williams

SHAPE SHIFTING AND SHINO - Deb Oliva

EXPLORING ENCAUSTICS - Leslie Sobel

SLIP CASTING AND MOLD MAKING - Deb Saravolatz

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Register for Classes

Download our registration form to register for classes.

Join Our Community Studio Workspace

Monthly
Unlimited Studio Time:
$125 per month

Monthly Includes:

• 10% discounts on clay
• 15% discount on class tuition
• an accumulative discount on firing
• 5% discount for 6 months paid in advance
• Inclusion in special exhibitions
• Potential to exhibit at the Ann Arbor Art Fair
• Potential to exhibit in Yourist Studio Gallery

Access to all our studio equipment

Additional fees for clay and kiln firings not included.

An introductory offer of one bag of our studio mix clay including firing is $27.95. This offer is valid one time only, with the purchase of community studio time.

Call 734.662.4914 or email Kay for more information.