CRAFT CENTER - CURRENT CLASSES
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CERAMICS | ARTS & CRAFTS | LEISURE
PAYMENT KEY: S = Stony Brook Student Fee; FS = SB Faculty/Staff ; CM = Community Member
THE CERAMIC PROGRAM offers enrolled members access to our well-equipped ceramic studio during generous studio hours. Weekly classes include Membership, so no extra membership fee is required. Clay must be purchased for class and membership through our studio (no outside clay or glazes allowed). Tools may be purchased at the first class. This studio is not for production pottery.
*Materials Available for Purchase: *Clay- $20/25 lbs; *Tool kit- $15/New
*SB Students ask for Discount on used tools & recycled clay.
CERAMIC MEMBERSHIP: BEGINS 6/15 - ENDS 8/12. CLOSED 7/4 and Sat & Sun (summer).
STUDIO HOURS: Mon-Thurs 7:30am - 8:30pm, Fri 7:30am -7pm
CERAMIC MEMBERSHIP
Students work on their own time and without instruction during posted studio hours. Includes use of glazes and some firings. Available to past members and experienced potters, see Director for details.
FEE: $50/S, $80/FS, $85/CM; Ceramic Studio 049
POTTERY ON THE WHEEL
Beginners to intermediate levels receive a good foundation in the methods of throwing on the potter’s wheel while making a variety of forms. Glaze and surface design will be demonstrated. Includes Membership, glazes and some firings.
SEC A-Five Mon, begins 6/29; 5:30pm–7:30pm [Golder]
SEC B-Five Tues, begins 6/30; 10am–12pm [Pomeroy]
SEC C-Five Wed, begins 7/01; 6pm–8pm [Pomeroy]
SEC D-Five Thurs, begins 7/02; 6pm–8pm [Markott]
FEE: $65/S, $100/FS, $105CM; Ceramic Studio 049
HAND BUILT TEXTURED VESSELS
Beginners and returnees welcome! Explore alternatives to wheel throwing. Construct and combine forms using pinch pots, slabs and coils. Embellish with texture stamps of your own design. Emphasis on decorative texture, design and use of oxide stains. Includes Membership, glazes and some firings.
Five Wed; begins 7/01; 6:00pm-8:00pm [Chetkof]
FEE: $65/S, $100/FS, $105CM; Ceramic Studio 049
PAINTING WORKSHOP
Learn the principals of creating a visually exciting painting. Experiment with mixed media, though acrylic as the primary medium is encouraged. Class will review fundamental painting techniques of color, plane, value, texture, and depth. Beginners and returnee’s. Materials list upon registration.
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Five Wed, begins 7/08; 6pm–8pm [Lastorka]
FEE: $50/S, $85/FS, $90/CM; Union Studio 081
DRAWING FOR THOSE WHO THINK THEY CAN’T, BUT WOULD LIKE TO
If you can hold a pencil, you can learn to draw! To make your drawings look more realistic, you must first learn to quiet the dominant left side of the brain and let the creative right side take charge. Bring to first class an HB pencil, vinyl eraser and 9X12” size sketch pad. No Experience required. (No class 7/16).
Five Thurs, begins 7/02; 6pm – 8pm [Lastorka]
FEE: $50/S, $80/FS, $90/CM; Union Studio 081
BEADED JEWELRY WORKSHOP
Learn how to create your own handmade jewelry! This course will cover how to crimp, string, fasten findings and select materials used in beaded jewelry. Students will make a bracelet and earrings in class.
Tues 7/07; 6pm–8pm [Golder]
FEE: $22/S, $28/FS, $30/CM; Union Studio 081
DIGITAL CAMERA BASICS
Today’s digital cameras are packed full of features. Exploring those features and various photographic
techniques will help you become a better photographer. Demonstrations, examples and hands on practice. Bring your camera and owner’s manual to class.
Two Mon, 7/6 & 7/13; 6pm–8pm [Sousa]
FEE: $35/S, $50/FS, $ 55/CM; Union Photo Lab 081
KNITTING BASICS
Learn the basics of knitting! In class students will knit small samples and begin a scarf for their first project. After this class you will be able to knit many projects on your own. Material list upon registration. To purchase materials at first class ($13 yarn/needles), please make a note on your registration form.
Two Tues, 7/14 & 7/21; 6pm-8pm [Yazulla]
FEE: $15/S, $35/FS, $40/CM; Union Studio 081
Class Payment Key: S= SB Student Fee; FS= SB Faculty/Staff Fee; CM= Community Member Fee
IMPROV COMEDY WORKSHOP
This exciting class will help you build self confidence, improve your public speaking skills, overcome stage fright, and expand your acting skills. Explore those skills necessary for teamwork, focusing, listening, reacting, acceptance, scene work and trust. Each week we’ll play different improv games as seen on the TV show “Whose Line Is It Anyway? Returnee’s welcome!
Five Tues, begins 7/07; 6pm – 8pm [Lastorka]
FEE: $50/S, $80/FS, $85/CM; Union Bi-Level