Course Catalog
Ceramics

Students of all levels will learn to create pottery and develop a solid understanding of ceramics using hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques. Multiple glazing and surface treatments will be explored, such as colored slips, terra sigillata, and Majolica glazing. The Art Center offers the widest variety of firing methods in the Chicago area, including High Fire Reduction, Soda, Raku, Saggar, and Pit Firing.

All ceramic classes include free monitored studio time. Studio time is dependent upon studio and monitor availability. Class fees include glazes and firings. Clay may be purchased through the ceramics department for $12 - $14 per 25-lb bag.

The Art Center Ceramics Department is located at 2603 Sheridan Road. Please bring tools (basic pottery toolkit), towel, and a small bucket to your first class and be ready to work.

Classes:
Building with Paper Clay
Five Week Class Beginning 9/17/2010
Friday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Fusion
Twelve Week Class Beginning 9/18/2010
Saturday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Beginning Wheel Throwing
Twelve Week Class Beginning 9/13/2010
Monday 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Beginning / Intermediate Ceramics
Twelve Week Class Beginning 9/15/2010
Wednesday 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Beginning / Intermediate Ceramics
Twelve Week Class Beginning 9/16/2010
Thursday 9am – 12pm
Intermediate / Advanced Ceramics
Twelve Week Class Beginning 9/13/2010
Monday 7 - 10 pm
Intermediate / Advanced Ceramics
Twelve Week Class Beginning 9/14/2010
Tuesday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Intermediate / Advanced Ceramics
Twelve Week Class Beginning 9/15/2010
Wednesday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Altered Forms
Twelve Week Class Beginning 9/16/2010
Thursday 7 pm – 10 pm


Call 847-475-5300 to sign up for classes today!