Open studio is for advanced students who want to work independently. Participants must provide their own clay, and classes have studio right-of-way. Instructor permission is required for enrollment. Anyone enrolled in Open Studio will meet with Shantel at 6pm September 11th or arrange to meet with her independently at the start of the session.

We partner with KU to do an annual wood firing at their kiln facilities. Every aspect of the atmospheric firing process is explored, from making clay wares to splitting wood, loading, firing, unloading, and cleaning the kilns.This class regularly meets at KU and outside of the typical class time. The last day of class will be Sunday November 24th. Exact kiln loading, firing, and unloading times will be determined closer to the actual firing. Tentatively we will be loading November 9th & 10th, then firing the kiln(s) around November 12th-16th. Instructor permission is required.

This class is designed for beginning clay students who want to learn basic wheel throwing skills. This class will cover wedging, centering, wheel throwing, trimming, and glazing while making functional objects like cylinders, mugs, bowls, and plates.

This week long workshop will explore alternative approaches to making and using molds to generate multiples in clay.... no plaster needed! Previous clay experience is recommended.