SPRING 2024 FULL SEMESTER

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POTTERY WHEEL AND HANDBUILDING

This class will cover basic handbuilding techniques and all skills working on the pottery wheel. Developing skills through practice, we work individually with students so you can focus on which technique you prefer (and at your level) but encourage exploring both. We will cover glazing and surface techniques using low fire clay and glaze. Classes are all levels unless specified.

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 Session 1: Monday 8 classes    (All Levels) 6:30 PM-9:00PM FULL 

4/8, 4/15, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 6/3, 6/10, 6/24

 Tuition: 8 class session $400. 

 Additional non-refundable minimum $45 fee towards firing.

 TOTAL $445                

Optional: Additional fee: $10 for basic pottery tool kit (all students are required to have their own tools)                                                                         

  There will be additional charges for work done after minimum fee is used up, (priced at .06 cents per cubic inch per piece for 2 firings).  

Session 2: Tuesday 11 classes (All Levels) 6:30 PM - 9:00pm  FULL

4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25

  Tuition: 11 class session $550.  

  Additional non-refundable minimum $45 fee towards firing.  

 TOTAL $595          

  Optional: Additional fee: $10 for basic pottery tool kit (all students are required to have their own tools)  

 There will be additional charges for work done after minimum fee is used up, (priced at .06 cents per cubic inch per piece for 2 firings).   

 Session 3: Tuesday 11 classes (All Levels) 10:30 AM - 1:00PM  1 SPACE                                                  

4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25

  Tuition: 11 class session $550.    

Additional non-refundable minimum $45 fee towards firing.   

TOTAL $595          

  Additional fee: $10 for basic pottery tool kit (all students are required to have their own tools)  

There will be additional charges for work done after minimum fee is used up, (priced at .06 cents per cubic inch per piece for 2 firings).   

Session 4:Wednesday 10 classes (All Levels) 6:30 PM - 9:00pm PM  FULL                                     

               4/3, 4/17, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12, 6/26

Tuition: 10 class session $500.   

 Additional non-refundable minimum $45 fee towards firing. 

TOTAL $545

   Additional fee: $10 for basic pottery tool kit (all students are required to have their own tools)  

There will be additional charges for work done after minimum fee is used up, (priced at .06 cents per cubic inch per piece for 2 firings).   

Session 5: Wednesday 10 classes (All Levels) 10:30 AM - 1:00PM    5 SPOTS                                

 4/3, 4/17, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12, 6/26

Tuition: 10 class session $500.   

 Additional non-refundable minimum $45 fee towards firing. 

TOTAL $545

   Optional Additional fee: $10 for basic pottery tool kit (all students are required to have their own tools)  

There will be additional charges for work done after minimum fee is used up, (priced at .06 cents per cubic inch per piece for 2 firings).   

Session 6: Sunday 9 classes (All Levels) 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM   FULL                                                      

 4/7, 4/14, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23

 Tuition: 9 class session $450

 Additional non-refundable minimum $45 fee towards firing. 

TOTAL $495       

  Optional Additional fee: $10 for basic pottery tool kit (all students are required to have their own tools)    

There will be additional charges for work done after minimum fee is used up, (priced at .06 cents per cubic inch per piece for 2 firings).   

Handbuilding and Surface

(12-classes)  

Students are required to have their own pottery tools which can either be purchased through Tribeca Clay and other ceramic supply stores. We will be introducing Terra Cotta Red Clay in addition to our white and mocha clay bodies.   

Session 6: Thursday 12 classes (All Levels) 6:30 PM - 9:00PM   FULL                                               

 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27

     Tuition: 12 week session $600.   

 Additional non-refundable minimum $45 fee towards firing. 

TOTAL $645       

 Optional Additional fee: $10 for basic pottery tool kit (all students are required to have their own tools)  

There will be additional charges for work done after minimum fee is used up, (priced at .06 cents per cubic inch per piece for 2 firings).   

Open studio hours for full fall semester enrolled students: 

In the Art Studio: (no pottery wheels):   Monday 6:30-9:00PM 

In the Ceramic Studio (pottery wheels) 

Thursday-                    11:00AM-2:00PM 

Thursday -                       6:30-9:00PM 

Friday. 11:00AM-2:00PM

Saturday (time slots)-   12:30PM-3:00PM,

                                    3:00PM-5:00PM 

Sunday (time slots)-     1:30PM-3:30PM,       

                                    3:30PM-5:00PM 

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Cancellation Policy 

Full semester session 

To request a cancellation and refund, you must email susan@manhattanyouth.org.  Refunds requested more than one week prior to the first class are refundable tuition minus $100 administration fee.  Refunds requested within one week of the first class are 50% refundable. There will be no refunds once the class begins under any circumstance, nor can we transfer you to a later semester. We cannot be flexible on this policy for any reason. Should a class not fill sufficiently, we may cancel it one week prior to the first class session. 

MISSED CLASSES 

 We realize that you may have to miss a class from time to time, however, we do not issue reimbursements or provide make-up classes for those missed due to student illness or other circumstances that fall outside the Centers control. You may not attend another class as an alternate make-up class. We do not prorate for missed classes. We encourage you to make up your missed time during the numerous open studio sessions. 

CANCELED CLASSES If Manhattan Youth has to cancel a class due to weather, emergencies, etc. we will schedule an extra open studio during that semester exclusively for students who are enrolled for that particular class.

 Whether you are new to ceramics, would like to brush up on some skills or are comfortable working in clay, our Adult Ceramics Classes are open to all levels.

Our class sizes are kept small so that sessions can be structured around the individual student.  The class begins with demonstrations of different techniques in both handbuilding and on the pottery wheel. Beginner students are given  simple projects ranging from functional items such as cups, plates, and bowls to sculptures large and small while learning basic skills.  More experienced students can work on their own projects.  Our instructors help guide students down whichever path they choose while introducing new techniques and processes to the whole class along the way.  We would love to help you explore this very special medium!