COMMUNITY CLAY. Every semester the Department of Art & Design teaches a six week community ceramics class on Saturday mornings. A different topic is covered each session. Past topics have included throwing on the potter’s wheel, making handles, salt firing, raku firing, making forms with lids, and hand building. Students advanced through beginning are taught in small classes that encourage individual expression and growth. Students are also allowed ample work time in the studio outside of class to practice their skills and enhance their creativity. Upper class Adrian College ceramics students and Adrian Art and Design Department Teaching Assistants assist in teaching the course.
Next Community Clay: to be announced
Beginners through experienced clay students will learn hand-building with slabs and coils and further refine techniques for throwing on the potters wheel relative to pouring forms. Students will also explore firing finished work in a wide variety of kiln types including electric, gas reduction, salt, soda, and wood. Class will be taught by Adrian College Professors Pi Benio and Bryan VanBenschoten, the former head potter at the Henry Ford. Enrollment will be limited to the first 17 students to register. Classes will be held in the fully equipped ceramics studio in Mahan Hall on the Adrian College campus and held Saturdays. Generous studio time will be available during the week. Cost for tuition, studio time, and all materials is $160.00. Half scholarships are available for HS students.For further information call: (517)265-5161 extension x4382.
To register contact:
Conference Office, Adrian College
110 S Madison Adrian, MI 49221
(517)265-5161 x 4382 or jhollingshead@adrian.edu
make checks payable to the Adrian College Art and Design Department
Next Community Clay: to be announced
Beginners through experienced clay students will learn hand-building with slabs and coils and further refine techniques for throwing on the potters wheel relative to pouring forms. Students will also explore firing finished work in a wide variety of kiln types including electric, gas reduction, salt, soda, and wood. Class will be taught by Adrian College Professors Pi Benio and Bryan VanBenschoten, the former head potter at the Henry Ford. Enrollment will be limited to the first 17 students to register. Classes will be held in the fully equipped ceramics studio in Mahan Hall on the Adrian College campus and held Saturdays. Generous studio time will be available during the week. Cost for tuition, studio time, and all materials is $160.00. Half scholarships are available for HS students.For further information call: (517)265-5161 extension x4382.
To register contact:
Conference Office, Adrian College
110 S Madison Adrian, MI 49221
(517)265-5161 x 4382 or jhollingshead@adrian.edu
make checks payable to the Adrian College Art and Design Department
ART-A-LICIOUS. An art festival that brings more than 80 artists to historic downtown Adrian to show and sell their work. But more than that, it’s a celebration of heritage and community. Local food is a staple of Art-A-Licious, and throughout the weekend, in addition to professional artists and performers, the talents of local K-12 and college students will be on display. More info can be found HERE
(ARK) Art Rocks Kids. This program, designed for students in grades 1-8, will be held on campus near the Mahan Center for Art and Interior Design. There is a Summer Day camp and the Fall weekend camp.For more information and Registration click this link:
ARKfall-design
Next ARK: to be announced
ART THERAPY OUTREACH. Has been successful in garnering grants to enable a children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly at a wide variety of organizations use art to express all the emotions humans can have. You will be empowered through the making of art and provided a opportunity to lead, to be a team player, add valuable lines to your resume and the learn more about the art world.
ARKfall-design
Next ARK: to be announced
ART THERAPY OUTREACH. Has been successful in garnering grants to enable a children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly at a wide variety of organizations use art to express all the emotions humans can have. You will be empowered through the making of art and provided a opportunity to lead, to be a team player, add valuable lines to your resume and the learn more about the art world.
