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$10 adults; $7.50 senior/child; Under 5 Free

Handbuilding Dynamic Pieces for the Tabletop

Stoneware by Annie Chrietzberg.

Saturday and Sunday, August 25-26 | 10am - 5 pm | $140

INSTRUCTOR: ANNIE CHRIETZBURG

Spend a weekend with Annie Chrietzberg making FUNctional pots for your tabletop pleasure. Annie is a dedicated handbuilder, although she does use the wheel a bit both to make parts for some of her pots as well as to make simple molds to get things started. She rolls out slabs of clay, imprints them with texture, uses templates for consistency, and turns the flat slabs into dynamic voluminous pots. She formulates and makes all of her glazes, and, don’t be fooled by the bright colors, the work is made of stoneware! In her workshops, Annie shares the tricks that she has honed in her own studio practice, from the creation and use of templates and simple molds, to the gathering and use of textures, to the fussy little details that make
handbuilt work truly shine.

Join our guest artists on Saturdays, 1-4 pm, as they help families to create extraordinary works of art inspired by the Museum’s collection, exhibitions, and special occasions throughout the year. No advance registration is required for you and your children to drop in and make and take a unique creation home with you! Free with paid Museum admission.

JANUARY
7 Watercolor Birds
14 Chihuly Creations
21 Drip Painting
28 Primary-colored Cityscapes

FEBRUARY
4 Jim Dine Hearts
11 Picasso Portraits
18 Love Posters
25 Adventures in Architecture

MARCH
3 Dr. Seuss Accordion Books
10 Paper Masks
17 No Drop-in Art; 10th Anniversary Celebration
24 Springtime Watercolors
31 Wacky Wire Sculpture

APRIL
7 Princely Treasures
14 No Drop-in Art; KIDesign Event
21 Cool Kites
28 Monet Masterpieces

MAY
5 Cinco de Mayo Crafts
12 Spectacular Spectacles
19 Pop-up Butterflies
26 Clay Creatures

For more information, please contact PUBLIC PROGRAMS at (405) 236-3100, ext. 231, or programs@okcmoa.com.

Drop-in Art is presented with the support of Bank of America.

Ages six to adult will enjoy success in this two hour combination hand building and wheel throwing class. Every Saturday 10:00am-12:00pm. The class is $20 and includes the price of clay and firing fees.

Intermediate Pottery

Session 1 | May 29 – July 16 (Early Bird Deadline May 20)
Session 2 | July 23 - September 6 (Early Bird Deadline July 15)

Tuesdays | 7 – 9 pm | $114

INSTRUCTOR: PHIL HORTON

Intermediate pottery is designed to help students with a basic foundation advance to the next level. Phil encourages further exploration in both handbuilding and wheel throwing methods. The basic cylinder, bowl and plate forms are built upon to create more complex pieces. Advanced surface design, glazing and firing methods such as raku are also introduced.

For more information, call 405-951-0000 or go to www.cityartscenter.org.

Handbuilding: Pottery off the Wheel

Session 1 | May 29 – July 16 (Early Bird Deadline May 20)
Session 2 | July 23 - September 6 (Early Bird Deadline July 15)

Tuesdays | 10 am – Noon | $114

INSTRUCTOR (Session 1): JEAN KEIL
INSTRUCTOR (Session 2): TBD

Designed for intermediate and advanced students, this class focuses primarily on handbuilding and surface design. Extruder and slab techniques are covered along with some alteration using the wheel. Unique surfaces are created through the introduction of advanced glazing and texture methods. The class will be guided through a new project each session with a focus on creating original work.

For more information, call 405-951-0000 or go to www.cityartscenter.org.

Beginning Pottery

Session 1 | May 29 – July 16 (Early Bird Deadline May 20)
Session 2 | July 23 - September 6 (Early Bird Deadline July 15)

Mondays | 7 – 9 pm | $114
Thursdays | 10am – Noon | $114

INSTRUCTOR: KARA WHITMIRE FLOYD

This class will provide students with the fundamentals of working with clay and glazes. Students will be introduced to hand-building, wheel throwing, and glazing through instructor demonstrations and one-on-one attention.

For more information, call 405-951-0000 or go to www.cityartscenter.org

Advanced Pottery

Session 1 | May 29 – July 16 (Early Bird Deadline May 20)
Session 2 | July 23 - September 6 (Early Bird Deadline July 15)

Wednesdays | 10 am – Noon | $114
Thursdays | 7 – 9 pm | $114

INSTRUCTOR: MATT MURRAY

This class is designed for students who have mastered centering and pulling on the wheel and/or basic handbuilding methods. Instruction focuses on the creation of complex forms and multi part vessels. Advanced glazing, surface design and firing methods are also covered. Self direction by students is expected at this level with instructors sharing advanced techniques and helping individuals to refine skills.

For more information, call 405-951-0000 or go to www.cityartscenter.org.