2025-P08/09 - Advanced Ceramics with Dede Schmidt - Tuesdays
August 12, 2025 @ 1:30PM — October 7, 2025 @ 5:30PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
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Advanced Ceramics with Dede Schmidt
Advanced Ceramics with Dede Schmidt
Tuesdays, August 12th - October 7th,1:30pm – 5:30pm
Number of Classes: 8
Ages: 18 - 99
*****NO CLASS ON SEPTEMBER 23rd, SESSION DATES ARE EXTENDED TO ACCOMODATE CHANGE*****
Advanced Ceramics
This class is designed for serious students who have a good foundation and understanding of the ceramic process. It’s set up to help refine and improve your skills.
It will cover both wheel work, hand building as well as sculpture. Glaze application and testing will also be addressed. Each student should have a plan, a notebook and a passion for clay!
Class includes 40-hours of Open Studio time for students to work on their projects outside of class. Open Studio access ends 2 weeks after the class ends unless student is signed up for another session.
Shelf will need to be emptied on the last day of class unless student is signed up for the next session.
Supplies Students Should Bring:
- Basic Pottery Tool Kit
- Optional: Apron and Hand Towel
- Notebook/journal for notes, to track firing of your pieces, etc.
Supplies included:
- 25-pound block of brown or white clay
- Glazing and firing
No outside clay allowed.
Contact pottery@artcentervb.org for questions about the class.
Supporter Tuition - Qualify for Supporter Tuition with an annual donation of $50 or more.
Refund Policy: https://www.artcentervb.org/classpolicies.html