Clay Camp

 Clay Studio

    ADULT CLAY CAMP

                

   Maureen Joyce   demonstrating a clay technique                           teaching one-on-one

Wheel Throwing – Hand Building

For the novice or amateur...no experience required

For the curious and playful learner

 (Max 8/min 5)

Maureen Joyce

·        taught clay classes at BMCA in 2010 and 2011 before moving to PA

·        studied Fine Art at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA

·         is a passionate potter & enthusiastic teacher.

JULY 16-20, 2012       9 am-noon

Register today!   828-669-0930

Earlybird Special - $175 through May 25; $200 after May 25.

Tuition includes clay, glazes and firing.

Visit: blackmountainarts.org  or http://blackmountainartsclay.blogspot.com

Black Mountain Center for the Arts

2012 Adult Clay Camp Schedule & Registration

BMCA SUMMER CAMPS 2012:

·          JULY 16-20, 9-noon:  ADULT CLAY CAMP Earlybird Special - $175 through May 25; $200 after May 25.  Teacher: Maureen Joyce. For the novice or amateur...no experience required - for the curious and playful learner. Instructor leads explorer in slab and altering techniques. (Max 8/min 5)

For more information visit blackmountainarts.org (events)

A $25 non-refundable deposit is required per camp per enrollee

If you know someone who would like to sponsor camp for a child who may not have the funds to attend otherwise, please contact us at 828/669-0930.

REGISTRATION FORM:

Name: ___________________________________________ Prefers to be called:  ______________

Address: ________________________________________________________________________

City, State, and Zip: ________________________________________  _____   _____________

Phone: Home___________________ Work_____________________ Cell______________________

Email: ________________________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact during Day Camp: _____________________ Phone: ____________________

Allergies, etc.: ________________________________________  Special Needs: __________________

Waiver:

        I give my consent for the above student to participate in Black Mountain Center for the Arts (BMCA) summer day camp.  I will not hold the BMCA liable in case of accident or injury as a result of this participation. I authorize any medical treatment that may be advised or recommended by an attending physician in the event of an emergency while participating in the program.  I acknowledge that the above student is able to participate in physical activities associated with art, clay, dance, drama and music. I further acknowledge that the above student must comply with the camp rules and regulations.  Students who do not comply may be asked to withdraw with no refund of payment.

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I give ____ do not give____ my consent for photographs of myself participating in camp activities to be used for publicity for the Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

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Camp fee is payable by cash, check or credit card (Visa/MC only).  $25 of this amount is the non-refundable deposit.  Register and make checks payable to:

Black Mountain Center for the Arts (BMCA)

225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711

828-669-0930

 

Camps that do not meet minimum enrollment will be canceled, enrollees notified and deposits refunded.

Who are we?

Charles Freeland is a graduate of Austin College and the University of North Texas. He holds an MFA in ceramics with a minor in painting and drawing. Charles has taught at a number of different programs from Texas to Illinois. While in Illinois, Charles taught for Bradley University, Lakeland Community College and Eastern Illinois University in a variety of areas from ceramics to multicultural aesthetics. A member of the Illinois Artisans Program who shows work in the state run gallery system. For the past ten years he has been a part of Sally Jones Pottery in Montreat, from artist-in-residence to technical supervisor. Charles has moved to the Black Mountain area, a return to his ancestral roots and love of the mountains, where he is the BMCA Clay Studio Manager.
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Elise Reed Elise is a graduate of Salisbury University in Maryland, and has studied weaving and metal smithing at Penland School of Crafts, as well as pottery with Geoff Bird here at the BMCA Clay Studio. She recently completed the teacher certification program in art education at UNC-Asheville. She teaches classes for youth and families.

Will Byers may be a bit out of focus in this picture, but his teaching is definitely sharp.  Will Byers began working with clay over twenty years ago, while studying ceramic arts at the University of Tennessee. He founded New Moon Pottery in 1995, upon completing a 30-month apprenticeship at Monsarrat Pottery, near Knoxville, Tennessee. Will moved to Western North Carolina in 2000, where he and his wife Trish re-established the pottery in Swannanoa, and then in Black Mountain, changing the name to Byers Pottery. They both specialize in functional, high-fired stoneware, with rich beautiful glazes. Will’s teaching style is such that students are inspired to work at their own pace with plenty of encouragement and positive feedback given, as well as individual attention, to help students work out their own relationship with clay, and the potter’s process.

Geoff Bird is the senior member of the Clay Studio potters by virtue of his teaching at the Center since 2000 and over 40 years working in the ceramic arts. His experience in making beautiful pottery has led him to representation throughout the southeast. Geoff studied at various schools and studios in North Carolina when pottery was experiencing a renaissance in the 1960’s. At the BMCA Clay Studio Geoff teaches ongoing basic clay on the wheel classes. Geoff is admired and emulated by his students and is patient and encouraging with folks learning to master the wheel. His work is currently sold at the Morning Sky Pottery on Cherry Street.

Our students may focus upon wheel throwing or hand building, or any combination they chose.

The newest class for beginners will help anyone who wants to start learning clay without feeling that anyone with more experience will be around.

Having a time just for children and parents to work together with a tutor will give them the opportunity to create a project which will be completed in just a few weeks.

Our open studios are a time of community sharing of our recent learnings, as well as a place to relax.  We frequently have a studio full of maybe 10 different projects going.  An experienced clay person is available to help with questions.

We have an extensive glaze lab for experimenting with combining different colors.

And wouldn't you like a look at some of our students too?

 Molly's favorite colors are blues.

Here Barbara enjoys working on a hand built sculpture.

Pat has a great interest in decorating her wares, and has experimented with different techniques.

Sarah has become a wheel throwing wizard and makes lots of dinnerware.

Winter Spring classes start soon

Feb-March Classes  - 

$170  –  6 weeks,

includes Open Studio and Lab Fee

Monday, 6-8 pm: Byers – begins February 27

Tuesday, 10-noon: Freeland – begins February 28

Wednesday, 4-6 pm: Reed – Private Lessons for Youth,

    or Child (with Parent) - $25 per hour, (2-hr. min.)
    No Open Studio

Thursday, 4-6 pm:   Bird – ongoing  

N E W - ABSOLUTE BEGINNER CLAY CLASS –

Saturday, 10-noon:  Freeland ~ begins February 25

(See schedule at right for Open Studio hours daily)

Register today! 828-669-0930
225 W. State Street in the old City Garage
Visit: blackmountainarts.org  http://blackmountainartsclay.blogspot.com


Tuition: $135 + $35 Lab Fee for 25 lbs. clay, glazes and firing.


Children’s Lessons with Parent are for ages 8-18;
hourly rate of $25 applies (2 hr min.) no Open Studio


If you are already an experienced potter, you may inquire about the application process to be in our Independent Study program.

Holiday open studio

The regular 1-4 pm Open Studio will be held next Mon, Jan. 16.
Don't miss the free glaze details given this Thurs. Jan 12, 3-4.  The new glazes and techniques will be demonstrated by Charles Freeland.

At present, two of our classes haven't had enough students sign up in order to hold them. At this time, Will Beyers and Annie Singletary's classes are on hold.

Glaze workshop

Next Thurs, Jan 12, from 3-4, Charles Freeland will talk and demo our studio glazes.  In case you haven't heard, he's mixed new batches of all the old ones, and added some different recipes.  It sounds like the new year will start with some yummy delicious new color combinations!

I hope you all can come to this free demo during open studio time.  Our regular studio classes start on Mon. Jan 9, and there's room for you if you haven't signed up for a class yet!  (See schedule to the right of this posting)

Clay party pics

 

Geoff Bird shows some of us how it's done with clay...centering that is.

 

 Yes, a spot of glaze on the cheek proves that Gail is really getting into her work!  

And Blair proves to one and all that its' like riding a bicycle...you really do remember how to throw pots.

Sarah and Bette discuss the merits of Sarah's new buttons...as well as the wonderful lasagna from Bette's oven.

WINTER CLAY KICK-OFF!!!

WINTER KICK-OFF

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Thursday, January 5, 2012 11:43 AM

REMINDER:

In case you have not seen this, we are holding a WINTER CLAY KICK-OFF!!!

Beginning on Thursday, January 5 from 4-6 pm with a demonstration of making lids by teachers Charles Freeland and Annie Singletary, the Black Mountain Center for the Arts Clay Studio will kick off 2012 with classes and other activities centered on clay.  

Winter Session Classes begin on Monday, January 9, continuing for six weeks through February 16.

Hope to see you here!
Gale & Rita

Pat Levi provided a thorough demonstration about clay for an open house

Pottery Classes Offered at BMCA Clay Studio Beginning January 9

By Rita Vermillion

Beginning on Thursday, January 5 from 4-6 pm with a demonstration of making pottery by teachers Charles Freeland and Annie Singletary, the Black Mountain Center for the Arts Clay Studio will kick off 2012 with classes and other activities centered on clay.   Classes begin on Monday, January 9, continuing for six weeks through February 16.  Each Adult Clay Class covers clay basics for beginners on wheel and hand building, but is also appropriate for students with previous clay experience.  The Clay Studio sits adjacent to the Center at 225 W. State Street.  To register or for more information call 828/669-0930, beginning January 3.

The BMCA Clay Studio is a teaching studio offering Adult Clay Classes that are taught by four experienced, area potters.  Upcoming classes will be offered on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. On Mondays from 4-6 pm Will Byers of Byers Pottery in Black Mountain is the teacher. On Tuesdays from 10 am – noon Annie Singletary of Annie Singletary Ceramics in Black Mountain teaches, and from 4-6 pm Charles Freeland of Charles Freeland Pottery in Montreat is the teacher. On Thursdays from 4-6 pm Geoff Bird of Morning Sky Pottery in Swannanoa teaches an ongoing class that has a rolling enrollment in which a student can start any week. 

Each class consists of six instructional sessions of two hours, and includes several times for practice in Open Studio each week.  Tuition is $170, which covers instruction and a lab fee for clay, glazes and firing.  In addition, an option for experienced potters who want to work on their own is available as an Independent Study during Open Studio times.  This option requires approval from Studio Manager Freeland, and costs $100 for six weeks (cost of clay is extra.)  A clay class makes a great gift for someone who wants to return to their love for clay or who wants to try it out for the first time. 

The Clay Studio Student/Teacher Annual Exhibit is currently on display at the Center’s Upper Gallery and features a wide variety of works from drums to dinnerware.  The Center will re-open January 3; hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 10-5 and Thursday, 11-3. 

It's that time of year again!

This Friday, December 2, please come to the Center for the Arts in Black Mountain.
Holly Jolly will arrive with the setting of the sun.

Festivities along all the streets will continue through the front door of the BMCA...leading you upstairs to a gallery exhibit of the ceramic artists of our Clay Studio.  Music and refreshments will add to your shopping pleasure.

Sales of clay art will include beautiful one-of-a-kind tree ornaments made by the community members.  There will also be gorgeous pottery for sale, with a percentage of all sales supporting the Center for the Arts. 

The exhibit will continue through the next month at The Black Mountain Center for the Arts in the gallery.

Charles in a different role

Our own studio manager decided to wear a different hat last Friday,

and joined the fun at the Improv Theatre at BMCA.

Clay Studio Update

November Is a Good Time for a Pottery Class at BMCA Clay Studio

By Rita Vermillion

The Black Mountain Center for the Arts Clay Studio is offering additional pottery classes slated to begin during November, just in time to make some fun gifts for the holidays. Or sign up for a class and give yourself a relaxing time that’s fun and therapeutic without leaving town. A class consists of six 2-hour sessions on the wheel or with slab work with an experienced potter, 25 lbs. of clay, twelve to fifteen hours a week of Open Studio practice time, glazing instruction, and firings of the pots you make. More information and details can be found at BlackMountainArts.org, or by calling 828/669-0930.
All classes are set up as Basic Adult Classes. Within that concept students may advance to as high a level as they and the teacher are willing to work together. Many students take a class over and over in order to continue learning about glazes, clay bodies, altered shapes, and more. Whether students are beginners or experienced they are able to find a time to work with the teacher to hone their skills.

Classes this November are on a staggered schedule.

• The first class begins Tuesday, November 1 from 10 am – noon with potter Annie Singletary (anniesingletary.com).
• The second class begins Tuesday, November 15 from 4-6 pm with Studio Manager, potter Charles Freeland (charlesfreelandpottery.com).
• In addition, Geoff Bird (www.facebook.com/pages/Morning-Sky-Pottery-Shop/101185893264499) teaches an ongoing class on Thursdays from 4-6 pm that students can join at any time.

Each of these three classes is taught for 6 sessions. The tuition, which includes lab fee, is $170.

Geoff Bird - photo by Barbara Rogers

In addition, Will Byers (byerspottery.com) will teach a 4-week class on Mondays from 6-8 pm from November 28 – December 19, with tuition of $125. By appointment, the Clay Studio may offer Pottery Samplers to folks who just want a short-term experience while in town.


Each of the Clay Studio teachers has studied at the college level and beyond and has taught pottery to a wide age-range of students throughout their careers and each is qualified and trained to teach a wide-range of techniques. Open Studio is offered as a time for students to practice what they have learned in class, without instruction. An experienced potter or teacher is on hand to answer basic studio questions and procedures.