Classes:
About our Program:
Our ceramics studio fires in an electric kiln to mid-range cone 5 (approx 2160* f). The studio has 10-12 glazes with underglazes available and is equipped with 7 potters wheels, work tables and slab roller. Enrolled students are given a 25lb bag of clay and a shelf for projects. Students can often choose between Laguna B-Mix and Standard 112 clay bodies. Demonstrations and exercises vary week to week and are often tailored to meet the needs of those enrolled. All levels of experience and background are welcome.
Our ceramics studio fires in an electric kiln to mid-range cone 5 (approx 2160* f). The studio has 10-12 glazes with underglazes available and is equipped with 7 potters wheels, work tables and slab roller. Enrolled students are given a 25lb bag of clay and a shelf for projects. Students can often choose between Laguna B-Mix and Standard 112 clay bodies. Demonstrations and exercises vary week to week and are often tailored to meet the needs of those enrolled. All levels of experience and background are welcome.
Meet the Instructors:
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Carmela Fratus
Carmela graduated from the fine arts/ceramics program at San Diego State University. With over 20 years experience teaching, she enjoys assisting artists of any age in finding their artistic voice. As studio manager, Carmela strives to provide a safe and creative space for all. Carmela’s work can be found on Etsy. |
Courtney Spence
Courtney has a background in early childhood education and yoga. She has been a member of our ceramics program for several years before joining our staff. Courtney's pottery is precise and inviting as is her teaching style. Courtney’s pottery can be found on Etsy here. |
Nat Moss
Anyone who attended our exciting summer camp this year will recognize Teacher Nat (they/them). In the classroom, they make sure to balance fun with learning plenty of skills, such as design, structure, and detail work. Since their teen years, ceramics has been a passionate hobby, even having pieces displayed in the Denver Art Museum. They love throwing functional items and also hand-building tiny forest animals. Join Nat to see how your own creativity can blossom through this unique medium and check our their adorable work on Instagram! |
Anya Krupnik
Anya Krupnik is an art educator, designer, and artist with a Master of Fine Arts degree from Yale University. She co-founded Alma Mater, an educational studio in Lexington, where she has taught a wide variety of art classes to children, youth and adults. Anya is passionate about art history and believes that art lessons bring an inspiration that lasts a lifetime. |
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