Mondays | 7 - 9 pm | Session II: $130 FULL

Thursdays | 10 am - Noon | Session II: $130 (supplies and clay not included)

Instructor: Phil Horton

Designed with the beginner in mind, this course introduces hand-building and wheel throwing techniques. Basic construction skills will be taught as students learn to make cups, bowls and vase forms. Students work closely with the instructors to learn simple glazing techniques and surface design methods. Have fun creating your very own unique handmade treasures.

Phil has been an art instructor for more than three decades and is also an associate member of Paseo Pottery.

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Tuesdays | 7 - 9 pm | Session II: $130        (supplies and clay not included) FULL

Instructor: Chuck Keeler

Create functional and sculptural ceramics using wheel and hand-building techniques. In-depth instruction will be given on glazing and surface decoration. Students work on personal projects with guidance from the instructor. Unique decorative possibilities and other surface treatments will be explored throughout the class.

Chuck served as an art teacher for 29 years in the Oklahoma City Public Schools system. He has also served as an adjunct professor at Oklahoma City University for 25 years.

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Thursdays | 7 - 9 pm | Session II: $130 Instructor: Matt Murray    (supplies and clay not included)

Designed for students who have mastered centering and basic pulling techniques, focusing on complex forms and multipart vessels. Detailed glazing and surface design methods will be discussed. Advanced students will set personal goals with guidance from the instructor.

Bob Hanlin received his pottery training at the University of Central Oklahoma and has been an Artist in Residence with the Oklahoma State Arts Council since 1988. He has been a studio potter for about 40 years, participating in the Oklahoma City Festival of the Arts for many years and exhibited in numerous art galleries, including the Governor's Gallery at the State Capitol and various art shows in the region.

Matt holds a BFA in ceramics from the University of Central Oklahoma. He has apprenticed under Collin Rosebrook for the last four years and has taught at both Artzplace Oklahoma and Paseo Pottery.

Tuesdays | 10 am - Noon | Session II: $130                                 Instructor: Mike Paluska                                                                    (supplies and clay not included)

This class focuses primarily on hand building projects with some wheel throwing incorporated. Advanced extruder and slab methods along with surface design and glaze techniques are also covered. Mike gives students as much guidance as is required to meet their potential and create original work. 

Mike is a talented clay artist with ten years of experience. His expertise includes hand building, throwing, glaze mixing and application.  His work can be seen at Wilshire Garden Market.

Wednesdays | 7 - 9 pm | Session II: $130

Instructor: Glen Thomas                                                                            (supplies and clay not included)

Express your personal creative vision by working in a class of students with varied backgrounds and skill levels. Using water based clay, students will learn to sculpt a variety of subject matter and begin or continue the study of human anatomy via the use of reference material and working with models. The atmosphere of the class is pleasant and productive and the challenges are rigorous. New students are always amazed by the rapidity of their progress.

Glen has a bachelor’s degree in art and has completed graduate work at the University of Central of Central Oklahoma and Oklahoma City University. His work has recently been at City Arts Center and 50 Penn Place.

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