Ceramic Classes - The Union Project

2009 Ceramics @ UP Classes

Open Studio Class
10 week session Mondays , Cost $195
#9C3: Jul 20 - Sep 28 6-9pm

Join our own Union Project clay artists and others in the open studio. THIS CLASS IS ONLY FOR STUDENTS WITH PREVIOUS CLAY EXPERIENCE. No formal instruction will take place, but students are invited to come and work in a cooperative atmosphere. We can all “learn by osmosis”.

Beginning and Intermediate Clay
10 week session Wednesdays: 6-9pm, Cost $195
#9C9: Jul 22-Sep 23
#9C10: Oct 14-Dec 16

Students will learn basic wheel throwing techniques in this 10-week class. Students will focus on throwing cylinders, bowls, and other shapes. Students will work with high fire stoneware clay. The final 2 class sessions will focus on basic glazing techniques for reduction kiln firing.

Beginners Wood firing making, glazing and firing pots for the wood kiln
6 week session Mondays, PLUS 2 weekend dates, Cost $250
#9C12: Aug 3-Sep 14 loading/firing Sep 18-20, unloading Sep 26

Students will learn how to create ceramic pieces to be fired in Union Project’s wood fired kiln. The first few weeks of the class will focus on making pieces on the potters’ wheel or hand building, with specific attention paid to creating forms that will work well in a wood kiln. The last few weeks of class will focus on glazing, surface decoration, preparation of pieces for the kiln, and loading and firing the kiln. * The wood kiln is located in Mt. Pleasant, PA. The final dates of class will be scheduled over 2 weekends to include loading, firing, and unloading the kiln. Previous experience with clay is recommended, but not necessarily required. Members of Union Project’s Ceramics staff and cooperative studio will teach this class.

Hand Building / Sculpture
10 week session Saturdays: 11am-2pm, Cost $195
#9C14: Oct 10 - Dec 12

Students will learn basic sculpture and slab building techniques in this 10-week class. Students may also incorporate wheel thrown techniques into this class. Students will work with high fire stoneware clay. The final 2 class sessions will focus on basic glazing techniques for reduction kiln firing.

Advanced Wood Firing Opportunities NEW*

Loading May 28/29, Firing May 29-Jun 1, Unloading Jun 5/6
Loading Aug 6/7. Firing, Aug7-10, Unloading Aug14/15
Loading Sep 17/18, Firing Sep 18-21, Unloading Sep.25/26
Loading Nov5/6, Firing Nov6-9, Unloading Nov. 13/14

Previous wood firing experience is required. Sign up for our beginner wood firing class to get experience. Cost for advanced opportunities vary. Email clay @unionproject.org for more details. Space is very limited and very early registration is recommended.

*Students must be 16 years of age or older to enroll alone in Union Project Ceramics classes. Students under the age of 16 may enroll ONLY if a parent or guardian also enrolls in the class with them. Cost of clay and glazes is included in fee. Students must provide their own tools. Union Project sells ceramic tool kits for $20.

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	To sign up for classes at Union Project: Complete and Submit Form Below Downloadable forms are also available:UPclassregistrationform.doc Union Project can not guarantee the availability of a class. Make sure to select a second choice for a class. Make Payment To Pay for a class by credit card call Union Project at 412-363-4550 ext. 22 Please make your check out to: “Union Project” mail to: 801 N. Negley Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Refund Policy Union Project will give you a full refund if you choose to withdraw from a class before the registration deadline. The registration deadline is one week before the beginning of a class. If you choose to withdraw from a class after the registration deadline but before the beginning of the first class you will be given a refund minus a $25 processing fee. If you choose to withdraw from the class after the beginning of the first class session no refund will be given.
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Financial Aid

Union Project offers a limited number of finaicial aid awards to persons demonstrating significant financial need. Please contact mikeunionproject.org or call 412-363-4550 x 22 for more information.