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2012 Fall Classes
(September - November)

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Note: Under "Fee": R = Residents, NR = Non-residents.
Class information is also available on the Cobb County PRCA website.

54970: Glass Fusing & Slumping
Explore the exciting creative world of Glass Fusing and Slumping. Projects include: Pate-de-Verre, etching, jewelry, textures and more. All projects are kiln fires. This class is for beginners or those with prior experience. Supply List required. 8 weeks
Fees: $80.00 (R) / $105.00 (NR)
Supply Fee: $list
Instructor: Teresa Barnes
Time: Tuesday september 11 - October 30 7:00 - 8:30pm

51748: Creative Photography Using Your Digital SLR
The goal of this workshop is to familiarize students with the operation and features of a digital SLR camera, to include using both common and advanced features built into the camera. This workshop stresses ways to make photography more fun and creative. Students will learn about what lenses are best for various types of photography, creative lighting techniques, and the best ways to save, print and archive their images. Students should bring their digital camera and instruction manual to class. 3 weeks
Fees: $69.00 (R) / $94.00 (NR)
Instructor: David Batley
Time: Wednesday October 10 - 24 10:00am - 12:30pm

54976: Painting with Jessica
Paint what you want, in oil, acrylic, or watercolor. Beginning students will learn and grow as artists through individual instruction and demos, while more advanced artists can work as independently as they like and ask for instruction as needed. Basic techniques will be emphasized including composition, color, mixing and glazing. Students are welcome to stay after class until 2:00pm for open studio time. 10 weeks
Fees: $96.00 (R) / $121.00 (NR)
Supply Fee: list
Instructor: Jessica Durrant
Time: Thursday September 6 - November 8 10:00am - 12:00pm


54974: Handbuilding 101
(ages 14+)

Review the fundamentals of ceramic hand-building. Each class will feature unique projects meant to expand the student's knowledge of clay and techniques. Lessons include slab, pinch, coil and surfacing techniques. 8 weeks
Fees: $120.00 (R) / $145.00 (NR)
Supply Fee: $25.00
Instructor: Tori Waters
Time: Thursday September 6 - October 25 7:00 - 9:00pm

55012: PMC Beginners Workshop
Interested in learning how to create beautiful jewelry out of precious metal clay (a clay that becomes actual metal during firing)? This class will teach you everything you need to know, from tools to molding to firing. 1 day workshop
Fees: $40.00 (R) / $60.00 (NR)
Current Clay Price: $42.25 per 20gram packet
Instructor: Megan Austin
Time: Saturday October 24 10:00am - 2:00pm

55013: PMC Beginners Workshop
Interested in learning how to create beautiful jewelry out of precious metal clay (a clay that becomes actual metal during firing)? This class will teach you everything you need to know, from tools to molding to firing. 1 day workshop
Fees: $40.00 (R) / $60.00 (NR)
Current Clay Price: $42.25 per 20gram packet
Instructor: Megan Austin
Time: Saturday December 5 10:00am - 2:00pm

54969: Welcome to the Wheel World: Beginning Pottery
Come and experience throwing pottery on the wheel. Lost of fun and a great stress reliever, this class is for individuals who have never taken pottery or who need a refresher course. Students will learn the basics of wheel throwing: wedging, centering, pulling, trimming, glazing, and studio etiquette. 10 weeks
Fees: $125.00 (R) / $150.00 (NR)
Supply Fee: $32.00 / list
Instructor: TBA
Time: Tuesday September 4 - November 6 7:00 - 9:00pm

55009: Welcome to the Wheel World: Beginning Pottery
Come and experience throwing pottery on the wheel. Lost of fun and a great stress reliever, this class is for individuals who have never taken pottery or who need a refresher course. Students will learn the basics of wheel throwing: wedging, centering, pulling, trimming, glazing, and studio etiquette. 10 weeks
Fees: $125.00 (R) / $150.00 (NR)
Supply Fee: $32.00 / list
Instructor: TBA
Time:
Thursday September 6 - November 8 10:00am - 12:00pm

55011: Welcome to the Wheel World: Beginning Pottery
Come and experience throwing pottery on the wheel. Lost of fun and a great stress reliever, this class is for individuals who have never taken pottery or who need a refresher course. Students will learn the basics of wheel throwing: wedging, centering, pulling, trimming, glazing, and studio etiquette. 10 weeks
Fees: $125.00 (R) / $150.00 (NR)
Supply Fee: $32.00 / list
Instructor: TBA
Time:
Thursday September 6 - November 8 7:00 - 9:00pm

54968: Beyond Beginning: Intermediate Pottery
Go beyond the norm!  All those who can center clay and pull a wall with confidence are welcome.  We will cover altering thrown forms as well as more advanced throwing techniques.  10 weeks
Fees: $125.00 (R) / $150.00 (NR)
Supply Fee: $32.00 / list
Instructor: TBA
Time: Tuesday
September 4 - November 6 10:00am - 12:00pm

55008: Beyond Beginning: Intermediate Pottery
Go beyond the norm!  All those who can center clay and pull a wall with confidence are welcome.  We will cover altering thrown forms as well as more advanced throwing techniques.  10 weeks
Fees: $125.00 (R) / $150.00 (NR)
Supply Fee: $32.00 / list
Instructor: TBA
Time: Wednesday
September 5 - November 7 7:00 - 9:00pm

55164: Clay Holiday Luminaries
Brighten up your holidays with a clay hand-built luminary or tea light holder. Recieve individual attention while you create a unique gift of your own design (or choose a design provided by the teacher). No class the week of November 20 - 24.  4 weeks
Fees: $52.00 (R) / $77.00 (NR)
Supply Fee: $16.00
Instructor: Linda Manley
Time: Thursday November 15 - December 13 4:00 - 6:00pm

55169: Holiday Serving Dish
Design a festive dish perfect for holiday entertaining or a personalized gift. Bring your own idea or choose a design provided in class.You will recieve individual instruction as you make your hand-built clay dish. (No class the week of November 20 - 24.)  4 weeks
Fees: $52.00 (R) / $77.00 (NR)
Supply Fee: $16.00
Instructor: Linda Manley
Time: Saturday November 17 - December 15 10:00am - 12:00pm






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