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If you need additional information about Heritage Arts, please contact
Hank Shuler
Hank Shuler at 828.488.6413
hanks@southwesterncc.edu

 

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Fall 2009 Schedule of Classes

 

Heritage Arts Institute
SCC offers an exciting new continuing education program in heritage arts at our facility in Swain County. The program is designed for those individuals seeking a greater skill level in the heritage arts than is available through our personal enrichment program of arts and crafts. Programming will include training in the art form with ample time to master techniques, historical perspectives, new trends, studio setup, equipment and supply alternatives, and finally the business skills necessary to make the art profitable to you. In addition to including all of these components in each of the core craft courses, stand alone workshops will be offered specifically for business skill enhancement. As equipment and facilities expand we anticipate expanding arts and crafts programs.

In this section:
» Clay
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Continuing Ed Schedule of Classes
   
Clay

Clay-Basic Wheel: Designed to ground you in the basics. Students will complete several wheel thrown projects while concentrating on specific forms in these basic wheel throwing classes. Level of difficulty and expectations based upon throwing experience. You will explore glazes, horsehair, raku and cone 6 firing to complete your projects. Limit of 12 students. Earn 2.4 CEUs in each of the 3-week classes. Instructor: Doug Hubbs. Materials: Approximately $50 .
• SCC, Swain Center TTh 1-5P $65 Drinking vessels 9/22-10/8
• SCC, Swain Center TTh 1-5P $65 Bowls 10/13-10/29
• SCC, Swain Center TTh 1-5P $65 Covered jars 11/3-11/19
• SCC, Swain Center TTh 1-5P $65 Birdhouses 12/1-12/17
Save and register for all four with a fee of $175

Basic Handbuilding: Afternoon classes designed for those looking for new or enhanced skills in handbuilding as they work on specific projects in these 3-week classes. Level of difficulty and expectations based upon throwing experience. Limit of 12 students. Earn 2.4 CEUs in each of the 3-week classes. Instructor: Joe Frank McKee. Materials: Approximately $12 per course
• SCC, Swain Center TTh 1-5P $65 Covered boxes 9/22-10/8
• SCC, Swain Center TTh 1-5P $65 Platters 10/13-10/29
• SCC, Swain Center TTh 1-5P $65 Bowls & Pots 11/3-11/19
• SCC, Swain Center TTh 1-5P $65 Special projects 12/1-12/17
Save and register for all four with a fee of $175

Glaze and Clay Formulation: Learn clay properties and the chemistry behind glazes while developing your own glazes or trying out others’ formulas in this six week class. Earn 2.4 CEUs. Instructor: Elise Delfield Materials: $25
• SCC, Swain Center 9/19-10/31 S 9A-1P $65

Clay, Basic and Intermediate Wheel: These courses are designed for those who are working on fundamental skills at either the basic or intermediate levels. Basic students will learn those skills necessary to begin their journey in clay – a journey filled with wonder and expectations. Intermediate students will begin to refine form and design, throw larger pieces, be expected to produce more pieces than the basic student and begin developing their own styles in this 12-week class. Limit of 12 students. Earn 7.2 CEUs. Instructor: Elise Delfield. Materials: Approximately $100.
• SCC, Swain Center 9/15-12/17 TTh 6-9P $175

Ceramic History: During this exciting course, participants will study the art of clay in many centuries and cultures. Taking inspiration from potters throughout history, students will expand their ceramic making skills through a variety of class assignments to include both functional and non-functional pottery. This is an opportunity to gain a new appreciation and insight into ceramics. No prior experience is required but is helpful. Earn 7.2 CEUs in this 10-week class. Instructor: Elise Delfield. Materials: Approximately $50
• SCC, Swain Center 9/14-12/3 MW 1-5P $175

Joined Vessels: Intermediate to advanced level students will explore the design and production of joined ceramics including large vases, pitchers and bowls along with teapots, goblets and footed bowls. Limit of 12 students. Earn 7.2 CEUs in this 12 week class. Instructor: Joe Frank McKee. Materials: Approximately $75.
• SCC, Swain Center 9/15-12/17 TTh 6-9P $175

Low-Fire Ceramics: Intermediate to advanced level students will have an opportunity to experiment with low temperature firing to include majolica, other low-fire oxidation methods and raku. Limit of 12 students. Earn 7.2 CEUs in this 12-week class. Instructor: Elise Delfield. Materials: Approximately $75.
• SCC, Swain Center 9/14-12/16 MW 6-9P $175


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