Wednesday, September 5, 2012

It's Time to Get Creative

Explore the creative side of the clay making process with one of the new clay classes at our studio. We're offering a variety of classes to choose from so why not bring a spouse, friend or partner and let your creativity soar. No experience needed.

Morning Mug Workshop
Saturday, Oct 20 & 27, 10-12
Cost $45 

Using basic slab building techniques, texturing and press molding, you'll create what is sure to become your favorite morning mug. (age 14-adult).

Necklace Workshop
Friday Evenings, Nov. 2 and 9, 6:30-8:30

Cost $85 
Using individually handmade decorated ceramic pieces along with a huge selection of glass beads you'll design and assemble a custom art necklace that will express your individual sense of style. You'll work along side Claudia Zeber-Martell as you string together and finish your work of art. Class size is limited to 6 per class. All materials are provided. (adult class)

Decorative Tile Workshop
Saturday, Nov 3, 10-12 & Friday, Nov. 16, 6:30-8:30
Cost $45 

Our most popular workshop is back. Create a custom made decorative tile using a variety of techniques such as texturing and carving plus you'll learn how to add visual interest to your tile with decorative press molds. Finish tile are approximately 8" x 8" and are ready to hang. All material provided. Feel free to bring any ideas or sketches with you. No clay experience necessary, just a desire to have fun! (age14-adult).

Festive Fall Platter
Friday Evenings, Oct 12 & 26, 6:30-8:30
Cost $85 

If you plan on entertaining a lot this fall, how about creating your very own ceramic platter? This new workshop allow students to create something unique, that is sure to wow your guests at your next event, picnic or party! Class size is limited to 6. (Adult class).

Holiday Workshop for Parent and Child
Friday, Dec 7, 6:30-8:30 & Saturday, Dec 8, 10-12
Cost $85 

This is a fun winter workshop where a parent (grandparent, aunt, uncle, etc., you get the  idea) and child work together to create a decorative clay tile with a holiday theme that when finished, can be given as a gift. A special feature of this class will be a handmade and decorated ceramic picture frame from Zeber-Martell studio that will have a picture of the two working on their clay project together from the class either to keep or give as a gift along with the tile. Class size limited (children 8 and older). Tile will be ready for pick up Sat., Dec 22nd.

Payment due at time of registration. Sorry, no refunds. Register early as space is limited. Light Refreshments. Classes are held at our gallery: 43 Furnace Street, Akron.
Register by phone: 330.253.3808