Pottery

May Intensives

[70] May Pottery
Steven Glass
Thu, 10 am – 1 pm, May 3 – 24 (4 sessions)
Studio School, lower level
$130 (VMFA members $115) | Enrollment limit: 10

For students of all levels, this class teaches pottery making and design using various materials and techniques, including wheel-thrown and hand-built methods. By exploring the history of pottery making, students gain a better understanding of design. Individual critiques and technical assistance provided. Firing, glazes, and 25 pounds of clay included. Extra clay available for purchase. 

Summer Day & Evening Classes

Pottery Making
Steven Glass
Three Sections:
[50] Thu, 10 am – 1 pm, Jun 7 – Jul 26 (8 sessions)
[51] Tue, 7 – 10 pm, Jun 5 – Jul 24 (8 sessions)
[52] Thu, 7 – 10 pm, Jun 7 – Jul 26 (8 sessions)
Studio School, lower level
$190 (VMFA members $170) | Enrollment limit: 14

For students of all levels, this class teaches pottery making and design using various materials and techniques, including wheel-thrown and hand-built methods. By exploring the history of pottery making, students gain a better understanding of design. Individual critiques and technical assistance provided. Firing and glazes included. Twenty-five pounds of clay are provided; extra clay is available for purchase.


[53] Ceramic Sculpture & Hand Building
Steven Glass
Tue, 10 am – 1 pm, Jun 5 – Jul 24 (8 sessions)
Studio School, lower level
$190 (VMFA members $170) | Enrollment limit: 14

Create medium-to-large sculptural forms and hand-built vessels in this class focusing on techniques, including coil and slab construction methods. Students experiment with various glazes and slips and are introduced to the history of ceramic art. Bring sketches of ideas to the first session. Both beginning and experienced clay students are
 

Summer Workshops

[54] Pottery Independent Study
Steven Glass
Sat, 10 am – 3 pm, Jul 14 (1 session)
Studio School, lower level
$55 (VMFA members $40) | Enrollment limit: 14
Prerequisites: current enrollment in any VMFA pottery class

Students currently enrolled in any of the pottery classes are eligible for this one-day independent study. Faculty assistance available.