Registration will start March 1st! FCAC’s Teen Summer Workshops are specifically designed for teens 12 – 16 who have a strong interest in art. Working in a studio environment teens gain understanding of complex concepts, develop problem solving and risk taking skills, and discover positive ways to express themselves! The art-making process allowing teens to celebrate their…
Ceramic workshop with Renee LoPresti
Monday Nights, 6 – 9 p.m. Click on the Sign-Up button to register! This 6 week class introduces beginners to basic wheel techniques (throwing cylinder forms and bowl forms, finishing and glazing) and expand wheel methods and surface decoration for the continuing student. The course will include wedging, centering clay, throwing a variety of bowl and…
Art Parties for Children: Painting, Drawing, Hand-building Pottery, Mixed Media, and More! Age 3-5: 15 Maximum Participants Age 6-13: 20 Maximum Participants The instructor is responsible for leading the art project, not hosting the party or planning additional activities. FCAC does not supply tablecloths, paper goods, food, or decorations. Please bring your own party supplies….
Click on the Sign-Up button above to register The Clay Hand Building with Jonathan Kusnerek workshop is a six-week course focusing on making functional and decorative pottery with a variety of traditional and modern handbuilding techniques. Participants learn freehand and mold techniques to make a wide range of forms, from bowls and mugs to wall hangings and…
Raku Firings for Individuals or Groups allow one to six participants to create one-of-a-kind raku fired pieces in our Raku kiln. Cost: $100. for the first kiln load, $60. for each additional kiln load. The cost covers one to six participants. To Schedule a Raku Firing for Individuals or Groups: Please call the First City…
Click on the Sign-Up button to register! Handbuilding Class Session Dates: Jan 10 – Feb 14 * Feb 28 – April 4 * April 18 – May 23 * June 6 – July 11 * July 25 – Aug 29 * Sep 12 – Oct 17 * Oct 31 – Dec 5 Clay handbuilding is an ancient…
Click on the Sign-Up button to see the upcoming class dates! Pottery on the Wheel Thursday Evening workshop participants receive an introduction to materials, equipment, and throwing techniques. Students focus on developing specific forms (e.g. bowl, cup or plate) to impart intentionality to the act of throwing. The instructor works individually with students to develop finesse…
Click on the Sign-Up button to register! Participants receive an introduction to materials, equipment, and throwing techniques. Students focus on developing specific forms (e.g. bowl, cup or plate) to impart intentionality to the act of throwing. The instructor works individually with students to develop finesse and consistency in their throwing techniques. Jan 12 – Feb 16…
Click on the Sign-Up button to register! (dates listed below) Pottery on the Wheel This 6 week class introduces beginners to basic wheel techniques (throwing cylinder forms and bowl forms, finishing and glazing) and expand wheel methods and surface decoration for the continuing student. The course will include wedging, centering clay, throwing a variety of bowl…
Saturday Morning Art Classes (SMAC) are perfect for beginners, all ages and abilities are welcome. This fun mini-workshop provides an opportunity for friends and family to participate together in the art making process and to try out a new art medium. Please note- this is a mixed age class, children and adults. Classroom Location: SMAC…
Click on the Sign-Up button to see the upcoming class dates! In the Clay Sculpture class, participants create stoneware sculptures of any subjects they wish. Critiques and advice are provided to help everyone realize their desired results. Demonstrations of figurative work, portraits and abstract sculptures are presented. The class covers technical processes such as construction methods, hand-building…
Saturday afternoon, 1-3 pm. Introduction to Pottery On The Wheel is a one-time workshop where participants receive an introduction to materials, equipment and throwing techniques. The instructor works individually with students to develop finesse and consistency in throwing on the wheel. If you are a newcomer to pottery, this introduction will quickly give you the…