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VISUAL ARTS PART TWO REGISTER ONLINE: classweb.townofcary.org 45 GLAZING Glaze Refresher (age 16 & up) Confused about glazing? Have questions about application? Have questions about glazes in general? This glazing refresher will recap everything you learned in your beginning class and answer all those questions that have developed since working on your own in the studio. Instructor: Andi Dees Fees: Free (1 class) 100950 Wed Jan 18 6–8 p.m. 100951 Wed Feb 15 6–8 p.m. 100952 Wed Mar 29 6–8 p.m. 101140 Wed Apr 26 6–8 p.m. WORKSHOPS Fairy Houses (age 16 & up) Learn about under glazes and Stroke n Coats as we make miniature, brightly colored houses to add sparkle and a dash of magic to your yard. Prerequisite required. Instructor: Valerie McConnell Fees: $53(R) $68(N) (3 classes) 100965 Thu Jan 5–19 7–9:30 p.m. Carbon Trapped Shino Workshop (age 16 & up) Discover the wondrous effects of carbon trap shino on porcelain. This course offers hands on experience in the carbon trap shino firing process, including glazing pieces, loading, firing, and unloading the kiln. Pieces will be fired offsite. A firing fee of $25 per person is due the day of the firing. Instructor: Lou Raye Nichol Fees: $88(R) $114(N) (4 classes) 101127 Sat Mar 18 1–3 p.m. Sat May 7 1–5 p.m. Fri May 12 4-7 p.m. Sat May 13 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Sun May 14 1–4 p.m. Raku: Pots Afire (age 16 & up) Experience the ancient Japanese glaze firing method of Raku, a thrilling technique that results in soft, smoky- to-rich, lustrous surfaces. Learn which clays are most suitable for Raku; experiment with a variety of Raku glazes; learn the safest processes for this exciting glaze method; and explore post firing techniques and finishing. Prerequisite required. Instructor: William Kasapidis Fees: $43(R) $55(N) (3 classes) 101141 Wed Apr 26–May 24 7–9:30 p.m. (no class May 3 & 10) Peeling the Onion… (age 16 & up) …without all the tears. Focus on creating dynamic, layered, and interesting ceramic surfaces. We'll look at building up slip, terra sigalatta surfaces, backgrounds to enhance, enliven the ceramic surface and provide dynamic, layered backgrounds for glazes to interact with. The bulk of the workshop will be spent discussing and exploring leather hard and bone dry applications. Participants should be able to center and throw at least 2+ pounds of clay and/or comfortably hand build forms to experiment with. Instructor: Ronan Peterson Fees: $182(R) $212(N) (2 classes) 100964 Sat & Sun Apr 29–30 10 a.m.–4 p.m. NEW! PEELING THE ONION...