Ceramics Exploration 3B
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Ceramics Exploration:
This 4-week creative ceramics course is designed to allow students to work at their own pace while exploring individual projects that spark their interest. Explore making vessels, tiles, or sculpture; try hand-building or work on the wheel! Designed to encourage personal artistic growth and discovery, students will receive one-on-one input from instructor Steve Kline. Guidance is provided in any direction you might wish to pursue, while stretching your creative muscles and learning new techniques.
All skill levels are welcome.
Class runs every four weeks, allowing for ongoing study.
About the OAC Ceramics Studio:
You'll enjoy our professional, comfortable ceramics studio with Exploration classes limited to just 8 participants. Our students revel in the hands-on experience shared with like-minded creatives in a friendly and relaxed environment. Choose from a variety of classes led by our teaching artists and admire the stunning views of Lake Michigan while you work! The Oliver Art Center Ceramics Studio is the place to learn and have fun year-round!
What's included:
- 12 hours of instruction with artist Steve Kline
- 2 sessions per week of lab time (Tuesdays 10:00 am - 3:30 pm and Saturdays 1:30 - 4:30 pm)
- Use of studio tools and equipment
- Up to 12 lbs. of clay (more available for purchase)
- Assorted studio glazes
- Bisque and glaze firing (volume based on available space)
- Invitation to participate in student/faculty showcase exhibits
Class policies:Students are invited to register for this class consecutively throughout the year to continue their studies. This class will run with a minimum of 3 registrants and a maximum of 8. If a class day is canceled due to weather or other circumstances, a make-up day will be scheduled as soon as possible. Refunds are applied if students drop the course no less than 1 week before the first day of class. Missed days will not be refunded unless class is canceled by OAC. Please use your lab days as make-up days if needed. Work left longer than 30 days will be discarded.
Steve Kline
Steve Kline
A former instructor at Loyola University in New Orleans, Steve made a name for himself as an artist in Louisiana creating monumental sculptures for public and commercial spaces in a variety of mediums. His works can be found at Armstrong Park, Tulane University, and other locations. Now based in Frankfort, Steve continues to work in metal, wood, and clay to create original sculptural works and has been teaching and exhibiting at OAC for many years. His outdoor multifunctional sculptural bench "A Fold in Time" graces Traverse City's TART trail.
"A Fold in Time" 2024