Production for Shows: 60 hrs., 6.0 CEUs
This class is structured for the intermediate to advanced student. Students will focus on 5 functional pots, striving for quality as well as quantity. Students will try to fill one kiln with their own work as well as one wood fired kiln in the class. Instructor: Joe Frank McKee
• SCC Swain Campus MW 8/16-10/25 6-9P $175

Ceramic Clay & Glaze Fabrication: 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs
Understand how a clay and glaze is formulated by learning the properties of the chemicals that go into their making. At the conclusion of the course students will have a solid knowledge of glaze ingredients and how to create or manipulate a glaze, slip or clay body and how to ensure a glaze is safe for use. Class size is limited, call early. Prerequisites: Completion of Intermediate Wheel or special permission from Instructor. Instructor: Elise Delfield
• SCC Swain Campus M 8/30-10/11 1-5P $65

Beginner/Intermediate Wheel: 75 hrs., 7.5 CEUs
Organized to give the absolute beginner an introduction to making forms on the potter’s wheel, or to hone the skills of the student with one or two wheel throwing classes under their belt. Basic round forms including cups, bowls, bottles and plates will be taught as well as an intro to surface decorations. No experience necessary. Class size is limited, call early. Instructor: Elise Delfield
• SCC Swain Campus TTh 9/2-12/7 6-9P $175

Show-Quality Pottery: 69 hrs., 6.9 CEUs
Work on making pottery that is worthy of being in a gallery show. Technique, creativity, attention to detail will be our focus. Our goal is to end with show-quality images of show-quality work. Call for Entries into gallery shows across the country will be shared and students will be encouraged to apply. Instructor: Elise Delfield
• SCC Swain Campus MW 9/13-12/1 6-9P $175

Beginning Pottery Level I: 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs
A beginning wheel throwing class designed to teach students how to make the most basic wheel thrown form—the cylinder. Students will learn how to open up and pull cylinders, create mugs and bowls. Students will also learn how to make handles and attachments. Instructor Doug Hubbs
• SCC Swain Campus TTh 10/14-11/9 2-5P $65

History of Ceramics: 32 hrs., 3.2 CEUs
Slide presentations and hands on clay! See pottery throughout history and get inspired to make your own works worthy of the history books! Must have some clay experience. Instructor: Elise Delfield
• SCC Swain Campus M 10/25-12/13 1-5P $120

Raku Copper Mats: 33 hrs., 3.3 CEUs
This class is structured for the intermediate to advanced student. Students will strictly produce pots for raku. Raku is a fast fire technique that produces beautiful glazes. Fire will be involved so this is not a class for the timid. Instructor Joe Frank McKee
• SCC Swain Campus TTh 11/9-12/16 6-9P $120

Beginning Pottery Level II: 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs
A beginning wheel throwing class designed to explore taller forms. Students will learn to throw pitchers, vases and battles. In addition students will learn skills in how to attach handles and form spouts on pitchers, vases and bottles. Instructor: Doug Hubbs
• SCC Swain Campus TTh 11/18-12/16 2-5P $65

Beginning Pottery Level III: 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs
Beginning students on this wheel throwing level will explore bigger wheel thrown pieces. Students will learn how to throw plates and bowls, including soup and serving bowls, while exploring different sizes. Instructor: Doug Hubbs
• SCC Swain Campus TTh 1/6/2011-2/1/2011 2-5P $65

Beginning Pottery Level IV: 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs
A beginning wheel throwing class designed to teach students how to form jars with matching lids. Students will learn to form caps, flange and inset lids.
Instructor: Doug Hubbs
• SCC Swain Campus TTh 2/10-3/8/2011 2-5P $65

Horsehair Pottery: 24 hrs., 2.4CEUs
A beginning/intermediate wheel throwing class designed to allow students to explore this alternative firing technique. Students will be creating ornamental, decorative pieces of various form and size while revealing their individual style. Class size is limited, call early. Instructor: Doug Hubbs.
• SCC Swain Campus TTh 9/7-9/30 2-5P $65