Surface Design: Session 4
Beginner Course - NOW OPEN!
Class Description
Wednesdays @ 5:45-8:15, May 14 to June 18 with Alissa Mittl Ready to elevate your pottery decoration skills? This immersive six-week surface design course is just what you need! Explore a variety of techniques to create rich, dynamic ceramic designs, including mishima, sgraffito, underglazes, water etching, wax resist, and stamping. Students are encouraged to bring a sketchbook to class for inspiration and practice. Week 1: Approaching the clay surface Week 2: Basic techniques: stamping, sgraffito, mishima, underglaze basics, monoprinting & more Week 3: Basic techniques continued: templates, rice paper transfers, slip trailing & more Week 4: Combining multiple techniques to advance your design Week 5: Workday, Demos as needed Week 6: Glaze Fest! "Alissa was an incredible instructor. I was really amazed at how she was able to provide quality instruction to students who are both beginners and struggling, while also teaching ones that were more advanced and seeking more challenge. She’s just fun and a pleasure to be around." - Clayroom Student Class includes: - 25 lbs of clay - 6 weeks of 2.5 hours of instruction - Unlimited use of the studio during open studio hours - Firing fees - Glazes
Upcoming Sessions
Policies
Class Fees & Schedule: - Class fees cover instructed class time (as listed in specific class schedule), use of tools and equipment, open studio hours, studio glazes and kiln firings - Pottery class fees include 25 lbs of clay - Classes are subject to change if the minimum student quota (7) isn't met - Class switches will only be available one week prior to the commencement of classes and are based on the capacity of classes at time of request Attendance: - It is mandatory for all students who are new to the studio attend the first class - If a class meeting is missed, students can drop into an available class on Clayroom SM's Makeup class spreadsheet if space permits (limit two drop-in's per class meeting) - For adult classes, participants must be at least 14 years of age Personal Belongings: - Any items left behind 30 days after the final class meeting may be discarded without notice Refund Policy: - A refund (minus $20 processing fee) or credit in full will be granted if a cancellation request is received at least TWO WEEKS prior to the day of class - For cancellation requests made less than two weeks before the class start date, a credit (no refund) MAY be granted ONLY if your spot can be filled - No refunds or credits will be granted after attending first class meeting - Classes missed due to failure to attend, planned absences, minor illnesses or vacations will not be credited for future classes Student Open Studio Hours: Monday - Thursday: 10AM - 6PM Friday - Sunday: 10AM - 9PM Hours subject to change upon five days' notice
Contact Us
Clayroom San Mateo
3050 South Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA, USA
(650) 638-8139
contact@clayroomsf.com