EARLY SPRING AT CLAY SPACE
Winter, in our planning, only lasts through January & February.... March brings the beginning of springtime! This can be a time when we welcome all new things into our lives. If you’ve been thinking about a ceramics class or workshop, do it now!
We offer several wheel classes throughout the week and on Saturday mornings; stoneware handbuilding on Tuesdays and Thursdays; and porcelain handbuilding on Sundays and Mondays. Stay connected to our Facebook page and website for new workshops we’ll be scheduling later in the spring!
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Metal Clay Wrap Rings
Donna Yutzy
Wed, Feb. 6th | 5:30pm to 8:30pm, & cont. on
Thurs, Feb. 7th | 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Learn how to make a free-flowing ring with some adjustability on the size. Rings will be created and fired flat and formed into shape around a mandrel after firing.
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Metal Clay Settings For Dichroic Glass
Donna Yutzy
Wed, March 13 | 5:30pm to 8:30pm, & cont. on
Thurs, March 14 | 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Learn how to set glass creations in Metal Clay. You will have 10 grams of clay to work with. Glass cabochons will be included. Students might create one larger pendant and bail or a set of earrings. Tools and textures will help feed your creativity!
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EARLY SPRING CLASSES • 2019
Session 2: March 10 - May 4 (8 weeks unless noted)
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Magical Mondays with Porcelain
Katie Swenson
Mondays 12pm to 3pm
March 11 to April 29
March is the month for a shift in season towards more daylight and Clay Space is going to have a favorite clay artist guest teach two weeks of Katie's Porcelain class...thus we have more magic! You might recognize the name Allan Kluber. Katie and Allan will teach any level and want to continue with the exploration and discovery of methods that show off the clay while playing with colors and hand building forms.
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Intermediate/Advanced Wheel Throwing
Mariah Williams Mondays 7pm to 9pm
March 11 to April 29
Would you like to hone your wheel throwing skills? Do you have an interest in throwing multi-part forms? Have you ever wanted to create the perfect teapot? This class is open to intermediate/advanced level throwing enthusiasts who are interested in developing their techniques and creating multi-part forms with depth and decoration.
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Intermediate Wheel Throwing
David Winget
Tuesdays 11am to 1pm
March 12 to April 30
Are you feeling pretty good about your throwing skills? Ready for the next push? This class is designed for intermediate to advanced students.
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Handbuilding: Evenings
Clara Lanyi
Tuesdays 6:30pm to 8:30pm
March 12 to April 30
Access your unique creativity and learn something new in this handbuilding class for all levels!
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Beginning Wheel Throwing — Mornings
David Winget
Wednesdays 11am to 1pm
March 13 to May 1
Interested in trying out the potter's wheel? Discover the secrets of making pots as you learn and develop the basic skills of wedging, centering, and creating forms on the wheel.
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Beginning Wheel Throwing — Evenings
Mariah Williams
Wednesdays 7pm to 9pm
March 13 to May 1
Discover the intricacies of working on the potter’s wheel. Learn and develop the basics of wedging, centering, and creating forms on the wheel.
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Handbuilding: Thursday Afternoons!
Joe Davis
Thursdays 12pm to 2pm
March 14 to May 2
This class will focus on pots made using key hand building techniques — pinch, coil, and slab construction. We’ll also cover some techniques of surface decoration, glazing, and firing.
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Super Sunday Porcelain
Katie Swenson
Sundays 1pm to 4pm
March 10 to April 28
There is nothing like the weekend to give you a reason to do what you can for yourself. This class shares the same colored Porcelain instruction that is offered in our Monday class. Katie Swenson is the instructor. While Katie takes a break, two classes midway in the session will be taught by Allan Kluber. (Read more in our Monday class description)
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Beginning Wheel Throwing — Saturdays
Meadow Scott
Saturdays 11am to 1pm
March 16 to May 4
Whether you are embarking on a serious study of ceramics, or just looking to unwind and have fun with clay, this class is for you!
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THE STORE AT CLAY SPACE
Your purchases help support local artists and help support the operation of Clay Space as an artistic and educational facility in our community. Find affordable and pleasure-giving handmade objects, ceramic and otherwise. T-shirts, aprons and tool kits are also available.
Gift certificates can be purchased and used for store merchandise, classes, and clay packages.
Open during all Clay Space open hours!
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IN SUPPORT OF CLAY SPACE
Your purchases contribute to our educational and artistic endeavors!
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Phoebe Gordon
Phoebe Gordon, a former member and generous supporter of Clay Space for 7 years, graciously donated some of her art to Clay Space. Her prints and ceramic pieces are for sale and on display in Studio 8 through the end of the year. Her contributions help support our ongoing educational and artistic endeavors. We have several early, one of a kind paintings, prints, a paper diorama, and several unique ceramic pieces available for purchase. Stop by Clay Space or give us a call at 541-653-8089
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George Kokis
We have a beautiful selection of work by George Kokis available for purchase. George Kokis, honored teacher and friend to Jim Laub, has chosen Clay Space to showcase works from his personal collection that are being offered for sale to benefit Clay Space. We feel privileged to be custodians of George's work and legacy. Ask about our special holiday pricing!
Please visit the gallery or call 541-653-8089 to purchase.
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Saturday, February 9 | 6pm to 8pm Friday, February 15 | 6pm to 8pm
Saturday, February 16 | 6pm to 8pm
Take a Spin on the Wheel!
Have you ever wanted to live out your very own romantic pottery-making scene? Your dreams can come true! Come take a wheel throwing lesson with us and your favorite person. Couples, singles and friends are invited to join us for a night of getting dirty and falling in love with clay. You will be guided through the basics of throwing on the potter's wheel.
Pre-registration is required.
For adults aged 18 and over.
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KAREN PERKINS
ARTIST | INSTRUCTOR
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Karen has been working with clay for nearly 40 years. She has exhibited work sporadically throughout those years with more of a focus on exhibiting since retiring from public school teaching.
Karen taught middle school and high school art for 30 years. Many of her projects with students centered around public service and public art projects. Before and during this time, Karen taught ceramics through Maude Kerns Art Center, Lane Community College and Amazon Community Center. Karen was involved in helping Clay Space with some of our original class and studio plans. She began teaching occasional and specialty classes at Clay Space when she retired in 2011. We're glad to have her working with us!
Viz City interview with Karen for KLCC Radio on January 24, 2018.
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Karen's pieces are wheel thrown forms, subsequently manipulated with hand building processes. By stretching and compressing after the piece comes off the wheel, each form emerges spontaneously, defining its own character. Frequently working with loose sketches, she often moves from original intent, following a trail that tangents the original idea. It’s a wander through the world of form, one piece evolving from the last.
Most pieces begin abstract in intent, with her interest following the grace of line or curve. The clay working process often yields a sense of story. Karen's many interests (horseback riding, kayaking, gardening and music making) are present in the forms of her work. Gathering curve imagery from following the movement of a horse’s withers or jaw line; tracing the flow of a tree branch. She loves to create lift in these pieces, working the feet to create lightness and a precarious relationship to the earth.
Pieces that reach out, suggesting gaping mouths, are at times bird-like, gestures of yearning, of request and of offering. "It pleases me to watch my images alternate between the absurd, a flowing form, and a croak, as I find strength in learning not to take myself too seriously." (Karen)
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The work of instructor and volunteer advisor Karen Perkins and studio artist Helen Kaufman, is offered for sale at Earthworks in Yachats! Stop by when you are visiting the coast.
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PRODUCTION SERVICES AT CLAY SPACE
Did you know? Clay Space, besides having a focus on education and developing the craft of ceramics, is also a production-capable facility?
We have the knowledge, experience and capacity to do small production runs – let us help you bring your vision and product to life!
We are equipped with both slip-casting equipment and a hydraulic press. If you have a project in mind, we'd love to talk with you!
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A GOOD DEAL... DID YOU KNOW?
Our throwing and hand building classes are a GOOD DEAL!
With each class session you enroll in, our students receive instruction from professional ceramic instructors AND students have unlimited access to working in the Clay Space studio during regular open hours. This access begins with the first day of class and runs through the last day of class. It’s a good deal!
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PRIVATE STUDIOS
Looking for private studio space?
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| Clara Lanyi |
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| Mariah Williams |
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| David Winget |
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| Katie Swenson |
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| Allan Kluber |
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| Meadow Scott |
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| Hank Murrow |
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| James DeRosso |
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| Donna Yutzy |
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| Bob Richardson |
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| Emily Bellehumeur |
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| Terri May |
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| Jon Burns |
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| Pam Horn |
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| Ellen Davidson |
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| Faith Rahill |
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| Rogene Maņas |
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| Samuel Becerra |
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February 9, 15 & 16 Date Nights
March 10 Session 2 Classes Start
March 13 & 14 Metal Clay Settings for Dichroic Glass Workshop
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Clay Space
Open Hours
SEVEN DAYS A WEEK
Monday
10am - 7pmTuesday 10am - 7pm Wednesday 10am - 7pm Thursday
10am - 7pm Friday
10am - 5pm
Saturday
11am - 5pm
Sunday
Noon - 5pm
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