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Spring 2012

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Classes are listed by START DATE

 

DOUG REYNOLDS CLAY WORKSHOP
This informal workshop will expand your knowledge and appreciation of a master potter’s style and technique and give you ideas for your own work.
Waverly Ceramist Doug Reynolds will teach a day-long workshop demonstrating how he throws his pots and alters forms to make handles. Doug’s approachable style makes learning fun will be motivating for new directions in your own work.
Enrollment is limited, so register early!
DATE: Saturday, January 7th (Note: Date has Changed)
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 pm, 1 hour lunch break
INSTRUCTOR: Doug Reynolds
SUPPLIES: Clay and tools available for purchase. Museum-purchased clay must be used for firing at the Museum.
FEE: $35, Members $32

KNITTING FOR BEGINNERS
Learn to cast on, knit, purl and cast off and go home with your own scarf.
DATE: Thursdays, January 26 – February 9
TIME: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Kris Leaman
FEE: $25, Members $22

LEARNING TO THROW POTS
Learn to use electric or kick wheels to make a variety of pottery forms, attachments and finishing techniques. For beginning and continuing
students.
DATE: Wednesdays, February 1 through March 28, no class March 14
TIME: 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Ted Bieth
SUPPLIES: Clay and tools available for purchase. Museum-purchased clay must be used for firing.
FEE: $74, Members $67

 

MAKE A PERSONAL MOBILE
Make a personal work of art that expresses your unique personality for your home or garden.
DATE: Saturdays, February 11 and 18
TIME: 9:30 a.m. - noon
INSTRUCTOR: Marg Richards
FEE: $28, Members $25

 

KNITTING: BEYOND THE BASICS
If you know the basics, but would like to learn to read a pattern, increase, decrease and put your knitting on a stitch-holder: try these classes:
Two Needle Mittens
DATE: Thursdays, February 16 - March 1
TIME: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Child or Adult Hat
DATE: Thursdays, March 8 - 22 
TIME: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Kris Leaman
FEE: $25, Members $22, both classes $50, Members $44

 

INTRODUCTION TO STAINED GLASS
Learn how to pattern, cut, glaze, solder and weatherproof a beautiful clear or stained glass window. Students must be at least 18 years old to enroll in this class.
DATE: Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 6 to 22
TIME: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Terry Harrison
FEE: $68, Members $61

 

MOSAIC MADNESS
Transform a box, tray, bowling ball or flea market treasure into a mosaic masterpiece.
DATES: Saturdays, March 24 and 31
TIME: 9:00 a.m. - noon
INSTRUCTOR: Marg Richards
FEE: $32, Members $29

 

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Is your digital camera a mystery to you? Learn its ins and outs from a professional photographer and start taking better pictures.
DATES: Thursdays, March 29 and April 12
TIME: 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Tom Castle
SUPPLIES: Bring your camera and camera instruction book.
FEE: $24, Members $22, $5 materials fee to instructor

 

MOVING ON WITH CLAY
After you’ve mastered the potter’s wheel, expand your ceramics skills and push your creativity to the next level.
DATE: Tuesdays, April 3 through May 15
TIME: 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Randy Reid
SUPPLIES: Clay and tools available for purchase. Museum-purchased clay museum must be used for firing.
FEE: $65, Members $61

IN-DEPTH DRAWING WORKSHOP
This fast-paced drawing workshop will take you through dozens of basic drawing exercises that are the foundation for success in all mediums.
DATE: Saturday, April 21
TIME: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. I hour lunch break
INSTRUCTOR: Dick Leet
FEE: $40, Members $36

 

DOCENT TRAINING

Would you like to share your love of the visual arts with schoolchildren and adults who visit the museum?  In this class you will learn about the elements of art and  get an overview of American art and the museum’s collection.

DATE: To be determined by the class.
TIME: To be determined
INSTRUCTOR: Linda Willeke
FEE: $24, Free to persons interested in becoming a docent at the MacNider.

 

*Please note: REFUND REQUESTS will be honored if the request occurs ONE WEEK PRIOR to the first meeting of the class.

 


Ceramic Studio Pass

To get a ceramics studio pass you must first become a museum member. Once you are a member you simply stop by the museum and purchase a pass for $50. The pass is good for one year and allows you access to the ceramics studio during regular museum hours when no ceramics class is in session.

Please Note: No one under the age of eighteen may be in the ceramics studio alone. Children and youth under eighteen must be enrolled in a ceramics class or accompanied by a parent or childcare provider in order to use the studio.

MUDWORKERS
The Ceramics Studio is open on Tuesday mornings for intermediate to advanced ceramics enthusiasts with a membership and studio pass. This is a great opportunity for potters to work and share ideas in a creative atmosphere.

 
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