Adults Programs

April 2019

WHEEL THROWING I

Adult 18+ | Course: Wednesday, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5

$280/Lux Local Member, $320/Guest

Learn the essentials of creating functional and sculptural ceramics on a potter's wheel. Whether you are new to ceramics or a professional artist looking to further your practice, visiting instructors will take an individualized approach to teaching all aspects of wheel throwing, firing, and glazing. This course will help in promoting access to and understanding of the importance of ceramic arts while encouraging exploration, self-expression, and safety within a supportive and inspiring artistic community.

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WHEEL THROWING I & II

Adult 18+ | Course: Tuesdays, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Open Studio - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4

$380/Lux Local Member, $420/Guest

Further exploration of the ceramic process will introduce more complex ways of making nuanced dinner wear. Learn specific types of closed forms and multi-parted vessels. Emphasis on developing advanced surface designs, decorations, and glaze techniques. Continue to develop personal expression, aesthetic, technical competency and craft in the functional and sculptural ceramic art form. Safety issues continue to be addressed.

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HAND BUILDING 1

Adult 18+ | Thursday, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Open Studio: 1:00 - 3:00

April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6

$380/Lux Local Member, $420/Guest

Learn the basics of hand-building with an emphasis on surface decoration. Using different methods of building, (coil, tile, etc.) student will learn to make functional forms (dishes, cups, and pitchers) as well as sculptural forms. Weekly Demos will be given on different techniques, however the students are encouraged to make their works of art. Hands on instruction is provided in small class sizes.

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CERAMICS MEMBERSHIP

Adult 18+ | Monday & Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

April 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, May 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 29 June 3, 5

$380/Lux Local Member, $420/Guest

Practice the skills you learn in class and explore new possibilities with a ceramics lab membership. No instruction is provided during lab sessions, but a lab monitor will be present to answer questions, manage safety, and provide support. You can sign up for a consecutive eight-week session of ceramics lab membership and visit the lab for up to 10 hours per week. You are free to come and go at your convenience during the times and dates listed above. Twelve Potter’s wheels are available on a first come first served basis.

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COMMUNITY TOURS

Take advantage of the unique opportunity to explore art through an open dialogue with trained Lux Liaisons. Liaisons are on hand to the general public during open hours, or available for reserved guided tours. We offer a range of tour experiences to serve the public: pre-K through 8th grade school groups, high school and college student groups, and adult community groups.

Groups are welcome during open gallery hours (Thursdays, 1:00pm-5:00pm). We kindly ask that you book at least one week in advance.

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