Description

Explore the art and basics of the clay craft that humanity has endeavored in for centuries. In this class, you will experience crafting clay into bowls and shapes and learn to make useful pots throwing hand-building. You will also learn the basics of surface decorations, especially glazing. By the end of the class, you’ll have clay creations to show to friends and family. 

MATERIALS LIST

Students will be provided with 8 lbs of stoneware clay (cones 5-6) and a variety of glazes. 

INSTRUCTOR BIO: 

Kilian started in clay at the age of eight. Being homeschooled himself, he was encouraged to develop his skills in clay and opened his ceramic studio in 2007 in the Inner Banks of North Carolina. During university, he accomplished a practicum in youth ministry and was later certified as a 5PHE© youth and family advisor. He collaborates with Popular Forest, Old City Museums and Arboretum, and James City County (Jamestown) as a third-person interpreter, ceramic artist, and workshop instructor. Kilian specializes in heritage pottery and the history of the pottery trade. He operates a fully outfitted studio in Chatham, VA

CANCELATION POLICY

• Cancellations made 1 week or more in advance of the class date will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations made within 3 - 6 days will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made within 48 hours to the class will not be refunded.
  • Students will have the option to transfer registration to another class in place of receiving a refund.
  • Special consideration will be given to cancellations due to health-related issues and family emergencies.
• If you plan miss a session of class, please inform your instructor, or email our Program Coordinator, Lauren Hood, at L.hood@bowercenter.org
• There will be no refunds or discounts given for missed classes.