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Fall I classes start September 2, 2008
Fall II classes start October 27, 2008
HOURS
Monday & Friday 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday - Thursday 9 AM - 9:30 PM
Saturdays (June 16 – Aug. 23) 9 AM - 1 PM
Saturdays (Beginning Sept 6) 9 AM - 5 PM
Closed August 25th - September 1
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FACULTY SHOW
September 4 - 25
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LAKE COUNTRY PASTELS
October 9 – November 6, 2008
Laura H. Miles Gallery
Open to the public
Opening Reception
Thursday, October 9, 6 - 8 PM
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GIFT SALE
ARTS OF THE HOLIDAYS
November 20 – December 23, 2008
Opening Reception, Thursday, Nov. 20, 6-9 PM
Laura H. Miles Gallery
Open to the public
The planning for the 2008 holiday sale is well underway. The search for new and unique handcrafted gifts and accessories has been going on for weeks – and this year promises to be bigger and better than before, with different artisans and great gift items. Enjoy the festivities of the opening reception and get first pick of the hundreds of handcrafted items. As usual, we will replenish the display areas as work sells.
We select work based on creativity, craftsmanship and value: Jewelry, ceramics, glass, multimedia, wood, sculpture, paintings, drawings, fiber, furniture, photos, cards and Holiday ornaments. We will have an amazing selection to choose from!
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PLEASE REGISTER EARLY
We hate to cancel classes, and we know you dislike cancellation calls from the Art Center, but we need to make a decision about a week before a session begins as to whether to run a class or not. Unfortunately, we get several calls after a class has been cancelled, so please help us deliver better service by registering early to secure your space in a class.
Registrations will be accepted after a class has begun if space permits and with the permission of the instructor.
Tuition is not pro-rated for students who enroll late.
Registrations are date stamped and classes are filled on a first come, first serve basis, so call us or send your form in right away.
Registration Form
Go to the CLASSES page and click on the Registration Form PDF.
Print the form and mail or fax it to the Minnetonka Center for the Arts.
Or call us at 952.473.7361, ext. 16. We can take your registration over the phone, or we can send you a free catalog and registration form in the mail.
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TUITION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
Everyone is welcome at the Minnetonka Center for the Arts. Many generous donors contribute to scholarship funds to help make arts education available to all children and adults. Call 952.473.7361, ext. 16, for an application.
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OPEN STUDIO
Call 952.473.7361, ext. 16, for open studio details.
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CERAMICS FALL 2008
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Beginning & Continuing With Clay
Instructor: Robert Bowman
Skill Level: B, AB, l
This course combines basic throwing and hand building techniques for beginners with more advanced techniques and individualized instruction for continuing students. Demonstrations and discussions will complement the hands-on experiences, and we'll explore a variety of firing methods for finishing our work. Materials not included. Bring a towel.
Enrollment limited to 17; ages 16 and up
A903
Mondays, Sept. 8 - Oct. 20
(7 sessions) 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$189 Members / $210 Non-members
B903
Mondays, Oct. 27 - Dec. 15
(8 sessions) 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$216 Members / $240 Non-members
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Beginning & Continuing With Clay
Instructor: Robert Bowman
Skill Level: B, AB, l
This course combines basic throwing and hand building techniques for beginners with more advanced techniques and individualized instruction for continuing students. Demonstrations and discussions will complement the hands-on experiences, and we'll explore a variety of firing methods for finishing our work. Materials not included. Bring a towel.
Enrollment limited to 17; ages 16 and up
A906
Wednesdays, Sept. 10 - Oct. 22
No Class Oct. 8
(6 sessions) 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
$162 Members / $180 Non-members
B906
Wednesdays, Oct. 29 - Dec. 17 No Class Nov. 19
(7 sessions) 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
$189 Members / $210 Non-members
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Pottery in the Making
Instructor: Lee Persell
Skill Level: All
A class for beginners and advanced potters alike. Beginners will be introduced to the potter's wheel and the skills of throwing, trimming and glazing. Experienced students will work with the instructor to develop their own work. Students will high fire their work as well as have the opportunity to raku fire. Materials not included. Bring a towel.
Enrollment limited to 17; ages 16 and up
A905
Tuesdays, Sept. 2 - Oct. 21
(8 sessions) 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$216 Members / $240 Non-members
B905
Tuesdays, Oct. 28 - Dec. 16
(8 sessions) 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$216 Members / $240 Non-members
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Beginning/Intermediate Pottery
Instructor: Lee Persell
Skill Level: All
Beginners receive an introduction to basic throwing techniques and forms, while intermediate students expand their technical abilities and their understanding of ceramic form through demos, discussions and critiques. High fire firing as well as raku and low fire soda will be explored. Materials not included. Bring a towel.
Enrollment limited to 17; ages 16 and up
A900
Tuesdays, Sept. 2 - Oct. 21
(8 sessions) 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
$216 Members / $240 Non-members
B900
Tuesdays, Oct. 28 - Dec. 16
(8 sessions) 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
$216 Members / $240 Non-members
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Super Slabs
Instructor: Peter Jadoonath
Skill Level: All
Learn how to use soft and hard slab techniques to build a variety of pottery forms. We will use many handbuilding techniques to expand your horizons on pottery making methods. All skill levels will find value in simple clay forming techniques used in a layered, deliberate manner. Materials not included. Bring a towel.
Enrollment limited to 15; ages 16 and up
A954
Wednesdays, Sept. 3 - Oct. 22
(8 sessions) 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$216 Members / $240 Non-members
B954
Wednesdays, Oct. 29 - Dec. 17
(8 sessions) 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$216 Members / $240 Non-members
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Clay: Form and Surface
Instructor: Ernest Miller
Skill Level: All
A relaxed evening session where all skill levels are welcome, this class includes hands-on demonstration and instruction of the potter's wheel, slab roller, and extruder. Cups, bowls, plates, lidded jars, vases, teapots, platters and other items are but a few examples of the pieces made in this class. Students will also have opportunities to experiment with different firing techniques and styles. Materials not included. Bring a towel.
Enrollment limited to 20; ages 16 and up
A976
Thursdays, Sept. 4 - Oct. 23
(8 sessions) 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
$216 Members / $240 Non-members
B976
Thursdays, Oct. 30 - Dec. 18
No Class Nov. 6 & 27; Dec. 4
(5 sessions) 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
$135 Members / $150 Non-members
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Raku: Technique and Expression
Instructor: Ernest Miller
Skill Level: All
Learn how to finish your pottery and clay sculpture in fire and smoke with the raku firing technique. The potter's wheel and handbuilding will involve instruction and demonstrations. Students are encouraged to experiment and create works that broaden their vocabulary of expressive ideas and processes. Bring a towel.
Enrollment limited to 16; ages 16 and up
A928
Fridays, Sept. 5 - Oct. 24
(8 sessions) 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$216 Members / $240 Non-members
B928
Fridays, Oct. 31 - Dec. 19
No Class Nov. 7 & 28; Dec. 5
(5 sessions) 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$135 Members / $150 Non-members
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Stoneware and Porcelain
Instructors: Lee Persell, Robert Bowman Skill Level: All
Beginners learn the basics of working with stoneware or porcelain on the potter’s wheel while intermediate students expand their skills. Class includes demos, critiques, and an opportunity to try low fire soda and raku firing techniques. Bring a towel. Materials not included.
Enrollment limited to 17; ages 16 and up
A918
Saturdays, Sept. 6 - Oct. 25
No Class Sept. 27
(7 sessions) 12:30 AM - 3:30 PM
$189 Members / $210 Non-members
B918
Saturdays, Nov. 1 - Dec. 13
(7 sessions) 12:30 AM - 3:30 PM
$189 Members / $210 Non-members
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Form + Surface: Putting it All Together
Instructor: Colleen Riley
Skill Level: AB, I, AD
Fine tune your work! Explore the interaction of form + surface and make pots that reflect your personal style. Learn through demonstrations, discussions and individually tailored projects. Work will be primarily on the wheel, but will also incorporate handbuilding methods combined with thrown forms. All stages of the creative process will be explored, including altering forms, surface decoration (textures, carving, slips, stains, applique, resists, etc.), and glazing techniques.
Enrollment limited to 17; ages 16 and up
A922
Thursdays, Sept. 4 - Oct. 23
(8 sessions) 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$216 Members / $240 Non-members
$20 Materials Fee
B922
Thursdays, Oct. 30 - Dec. 18
No Class Nov. 27
(7 sessions) 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$189 Members / $210 Non-members
$20 Materials Fee
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[Workshop]
Expressive Handbuilt Pottery
Instructor: Margaret Bohls
Skill Level: All [WORKSHOP]
In this one-day workshop, Margaret will demonstrate a variety of methods for building functional forms from clay slabs. Discussion will center around the development of visual ideas and how process can be adapted to suit those ideas. There will be a short powerpoint presentation about the development of Margaret's work and the visual sources that inspire her. Half-hour potluck lunch! Bring a dish to share.
Enrollment limited to 20; ages 16 and up
A900W
Saturday, Sept. 27
(1 session) 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
$81 Members / $90 Non-members
About Margaret Bohls
M.F.A., Ceramics, Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA. B.F.A., Ceramics, Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI. Margaret Bohls is a ceramic artist who lives and works in Minneapolis. She makes hand-built porcelain pottery which she exhibits both locally and nationally. She has been teaching Ceramics at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis for nine years. She has also recently taught ceramics briefly at both Ohio University and Penn State University and will be team-teaching this summer with Julia Galloway at NSCAD University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This year Margaret was one of four demonstrators at the “NOLA Fired-Up” Ceramics Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. She has also been a presenter at the Alabama Clay Conference in Jacksonville in 2005 and at the “Utilitarian Clay; Celebrate the Object” Conference at Arrowmont Center for Craft in Tennessee in 2004. Her recent exhibitions include the “Exquisite Pots; Six Degrees of Collaboration” exhibition at the Northern Clay Center, “From the Kilns of Minnesota” at Trax Gallery in Berkeley CA, and “Europocentric” at the Kentucky Museum of Arts and Crafts in Louisville.
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Kids & Adults
Throwing Together
Instructor: Craig Arndt
Skill Level: All
This is a great introductory class for people of all ages who want to learn about wheel thrown ceramics. It's also a great way for adults and children to spend time together creating and collaborating. Students will learn to make basic cylinders, bowls, plates, and more. Discussions on how to modify, embellish, and glaze pots will also be covered. Participation in this class does not include the use of open studio time. Participants will need to purchase clay and pay for firing pots, in addition to the class tuition. Bring a towel and dress for a mess!
Enrollment limited to 16; ages 8 - adult
A135
Saturdays, Sept. 13 - Oct. 25
(7 sessions) 9:00 AM –11:30 AM
$157 Members / $175 Non-members
Prices are per person
B135
Saturdays, Nov. 1 - Dec. 20
No Class Nov. 29
(7 sessions) 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
$157 Members / $175 Non-members
Prices are per person
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