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VISUAL ARTS PART TWO 46 REGISTER ONLINE: classweb.townofcary.org Free Quick Shot Workshops (age 15 & up) Join us for these informative, one-time workshops focusing on specific techniques. Instructor: Valerie McConnell POTTERY TOOLS 101 106681 Tue Oct 17 6–8:30 p.m. INTRO TO SLIP 106682 Thu Oct 19 1–3:30 p.m. UNDERGLAZES 101 106680 Wed Nov 15 1:30–3:30 p.m. GENERAL Open Studio Orientation: Handbuilding & Wheel (age 16 & up) This workshop is intended for those with previous wheel and/or handbuilding experience not acquired through the Town of Cary wishing to fulfill the prerequisite for advanced level courses and to use the pottery studio. Handbuilding students must demonstrate general knowledge of attachments and finishing. Wheel students are required to demonstrate their ability to center clay on the wheel and throw a cylinder. All participants must pass a written pottery skills test in order to be issued an Open Studio Membership Pass. Instructor: Valerie McConnell Fees: $28(R) $36(N) (1 class) 106659 Thu Sep 14 7–9 p.m. 106660 Tue Oct 10 6:30–8:30 p.m. 106661 Thu Dec 7 7–9 p.m. Inclusions: Pre-firing Additions, Post-firing Results (age 16 & up) Explore surface design by adding organic materials, metal, and glass to pots and handbuilt pieces. Inclusion items are provided. Prerequisite required. Supply list provided on registration receipt. Instructor: Andi Dees Fees: $67(R) $88(N) (4 classes) 106675 Thu Sep 28–Oct 19 1–3:30 p.m. FREE! Ceramic Arts WORKSHOPS Doors & Drawers (age 16 & up) Ever wanted to create a working door on a fairy house or a drawer on a tower? Join us for this informative workshop where you'll learn the techniques to do both. Supplies included. Prerequisite required. Instructor: Andi Dees Fees: $39(R) $51(N) (1 class) 106627 Mon Sep 11 6–9 p.m. Handles Workshop (age 16 & up) Learn about Handles for mugs, cups, lids, jars, casseroles, and anything you want to get a handle on. Prerequisite required. Instructor: Sherry Nicholson Fees: $35(R) $47(N) (1 class) 106626 Sat Sep 16 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Decorating Techniques for Potters (age 16 & up) Discover different surface decorations and make every piece unique. Learn a multitude of ways to stylize your pot while the clay is still wet, leather hard, bone dry, or bisque fired. Prerequisite required. Instructor: Johanna New Fees: $70(R) $91(N) (4 classes) 106624 Mon Sep 25–Oct 16 1–3:30 p.m. Wheel Thrown Stemware (age 16 & up) Learn the basics of throwing and joining goblets, wine glasses, and stemmed desert cups, to craft beautiful and functional pieces of pottery. Textural tools and sprig molds will be used for surface embellishment. Pre-requisite class: Pottery basics. Participants must be able to center and throw a cylinder. Instructor: Catherine Griffin Fees: $88(R) $114(N) (5 classes) 106619 Mon Oct 23–Nov 20 1–3:30 p.m. Trimming (age 16 & up) A class dedicated to trimming plates, cups, tumblers, platters, etc. Develop the skills needed to get rid of excess clay. Learn the stages to successful trimming, different ways to trim, and all the tools used for various visual effects, adding decoration, and details through trimming. Instructor: Daniel Kennington Fees: $70(R) $91(N) (4 classes) 106623 Mon Nov 13–Dec 4 7–9:30 p.m. NEW! NEW!