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Bronze Casting

OAK EXSCU-1500-01
Instructor: John Poole
Tuesday & Thursday, 6 - 9 p.m., July 12 - August 14
10 sessions. $335; $35 materials fee payable to instructor at first session. Noncredit. Prerequisite: none
This course explores the process of casting. While focusing on traditional bronze/aluminum casting using the investment and sand processes, students also investigate nontraditional methods and materials. Participants learn direct working of wax and mold making (plaster and rubber), as well as metalworking techniques (TIG welding and chasing) through the final patination of finished metal pieces. This course is ideal for people interested in casting for the first time as well as those who are more experienced.

Materials fee covers wax, plaster, and sand. Cost of bronze/aluminum extra.

Ceramics: Above and Beyond the Mug

OAK EXCER-1503-01
Instructor: Craig Petey
Tuesday & Thursday, 6:30 -9:30 p.m., June 5 - July 12
12 sessions. $335; $15 lab fee payable at registration. Noncredit. Prerequisite: Intro to Wheel Throwing or equivalent
This course is designed for intermediate/advanced students who wish to deepen their understanding of ceramics and develop their own voice and approach.
Participants explore a variety of forms, crafting bowls, cups, plates, platters, vases, bottles, and lidded jars. The course also addresses other aspects of advanced ceramics which include loading the electric and gas kilns, firing a gas kiln, theories of clay/ceramic, glaze eutectic points, carbon trapping shino, and reduction: what is it and why we do it.

Lectures on the history of American ceramics, well known potters, where they live, and how they are tied to a lineage, are also presented.

Meeting for a total of 12 sessions, the class has a built-in review/work day with either the instructor or teaching assistant present to answer any questions. The last day is for picking up your work and cleaning out your cubby.

Lab fee covers materials for making ceramic glazes.
Bring to first class: Beginning students should purchase a basic wheel throwing tool kit. Experienced students should come prepared with their preferred tools. Clay can be purchased from CCA's Ceramics department at $10/bag.

Garden Party!

OAK EXCER-1502-01
Instructor: Mary Alison Lucas
Tuesday & Thursday, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., June 5 - July 12
12 sessions. $335. Noncredit. Prerequisite: none
Have you ever wanted to create your own birdhouse, vase, planter, pot, or garden gnome?

In this course participants learn to create fun, imaginative objects for the garden using ceramic techniques. The class explores a variety of hand-building methods: slab rolling, extruding, slip casting, texturing techniques and glazing.

All levels of experience are welcome, from beginner to advanced ceramicist.

Meeting for a total of 12 sessions, the class has a built-in review/work day with either the instructor or teaching assistant present to answer any questions. The last day is for picking up your work and cleaning out your cubby.

Bring to first class: Beginning students will be provided with tools the first day of class and will be given a list of tools to buy for the second class (approximate cost: $5). Experienced students should come prepared with their preferred tools. Clay may be purchased from CCA's Ceramics department for $10/bag. Students should bring a checkbook to class in order to purchase clay. Students are also encouraged to bring any inspiring images and object ideas to the first class.

Intro to Jewelry Design

OAK EXMTL-1500-01
Instructor: Marshall Dalva
Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., June 5 - August 14 (no class July 17)
10 sessions. $335; $25 lab fee payable at registration. Noncredit. Prerequisite: none
This course explores basic metalsmithing and jewelry processes. Participants are introduced to various techniques for cutting metal, methods of joinery, soldering, forming, fabrication, and various means of surface treatment.

Students may work with copper, brass, or sterling silver as they create jewelry or other small forms.

Tool kit deposit: each student is required to submit a check in the amount of $140, payable to CCA, at the first session. Checks will be returned to students on the last day of class upon the return of tool kits. A materials list will be sent to registrants. Materials fee covers some copper, silver, and additional supplies.