“Casual Clay” Drop-In Sessions
Casual Clay Drop-In sessions are designed for the casually curious, novice, or family who do not want to sign up for a class, but are interested in trying their hand at clay. A facilitator will provide some basic instruction/suggestions. Participants must also register for a Glaze Workshop or attend a second drop in scheduled at least 3 weeks after your drop in session if you plan to glaze your finished clay items. No pre-registration necessary for Friday drop ins. Clay is purchased separately.
1. Adults only session (#ACCD): Ages 18 up. $15. 7:30 – 9:30p 3rd Fridays of the month
2. For Families: ages 14 up - $15 each, ages 2 thru 13 - $5 with registered adult. One adult must accompany every 3 children under age 14. (Mentor/mentee pairs in the following programs: Big Brothers…., MSU AP, CMH/Family Guidance, or pre-approved by REACH Director, pay half price). 4:30 – 6:30p 3rd Fridays of the month
Open Clay Studio Membership
Mondays 7:00 - 9:00pm and Saturdays 11:00am - 1:00pm. Open Clay Studio sessions are designed for intermediate to experienced clay participants who can work independently on their own projects. No instructors will be available. OCS is a great opportunity for those who have some clay experience to hone their skills and fellowship with other clay enthusiasts. A "silver" or "gold" pass will be needed to participate in Open Clay Studio. Here's how to participate:
· SILVER clay studio claypass (receive a silver studio claypass card):
a.
Complete
3 intro workshops, or if you are a current OCS participant (prior to Aug 2011) complete a glazing/orientation workshop. Anyone: at least one wheel throwing workshop must also be completed in order to use wheels. Please contact Alice if you have loads of clay experience and would like to by-pass the workshop requirements to attend open clay studio.
b. $10 per Open Clay Studio session or $50 for punchcard of 6 sessions
c. Purchase clay separately (purchase of clay includes firing and glazes)
d. Must be 14 or over
e. Children ages 6 - 13 who have completed a clay class at REACH may attend with an adult (18 or over) participant at half price rate ($5 per session). Accompanying adult is responsible for attending to and working with child. One adult required for every 2 children. Adults will be asked to remove disruptive children from studio, with no refunds. Please note that there are “Family Casual Clay Drop-Ins” scheduled on the third Fridays of the month designed for families interested in exploring clay.
· GOLD clay studio claypass (receive a gold studio claypass card):
a.
Complete
4 intro workshops, or if a current OCS participant (prior to Aug 2011) complete an glazing/orientation workshop. Anyone who plans to use the wheels: at least one wheel throwing workshop must also be completed. Please contact Alice if you have loads of clay experience and would like to by-pass the workshop requirements to attend open clay studio.
b. Volunteer for OCS in a quarter prior to membership quarter in one of the following ways (6 hours per quarter). Positions will be assigned according to need and availability:
i. Monitor (open and close session, supervise activity, collect fees, registration, distribute clay)
ii. Kiln operation and maintenance: loading and unloading
iii. Materials monitor - clay reclaim, glaze mixing, measure and bag clay
iv. Maintenance – organize and wash clay tools and supplies, clean equipment and clay spaces.
c. Quarterly fee of $75 includes unlimited session attendance during quarter
i. Oct 1 – Dec 19 (fall)
ii. January 7 – March 31 (winter)
iii. April 2 – June 16 (spring)
iv. June 18 – Aug 27 (summer) -this quarter may not be offered in 2012
d. Purchase clay separately (purchase of clay includes firing and glazes)
e. Must be 18 or over
f. Fourth (consecutive) quarter membership is free with 3 paid consecutive quarters.
General Clay Studio Rules:
· Everyone is responsible for cleaning up after themselves -- cleaning and putting away tools and supplies, wiping down areas and equipment used before leaving session.
· Projects left untouched in general storage area for 2 or more months will be disposed of (this applies to greenware, bisque, and finished items).
· Only clay purchased at REACH can be used at REACH.
· “outside” glazes or additions must be approved by Clay staff. No prorating will be given for clay or session prices if outside glaze or additions are used.
· Clay is an additional purchase for all programs unless otherwise stated. Purchase in pre-measured amounts.
5 lb $8
10 lb $15
25 lb $32
Each person is responsible for labeling, putting away and maintaining their bag(s) of clay. Clay reclaimed from scrap buckets will be used for workshops and classes and generally not available for purchase.
· Participant clay studio claypasses and punch cards must be picked up/purchased at REACH Studio office or online prior to attendance. Proof of workshop completion will be required for your claypass and therefore, your claypass will need to be purchased/picked up in person at the REACH office. (They will not be available at clay studio sessions)
Note about paying: credit card payments or change are not available at Open Clay Sessions or Casual Clay Drop Ins on the day of class. Please plan on bringing exact change or a check if paying at a session. You may prepay at the REACH Studio office during office hours using cash or check, or anytime at our website: reachstudioart.org using paypal or credit card.
OUR FACILITY
We have 4 electric wheels, a slab roller, various clay tools, 2 different types of high fire (cone 6) clay bodies, and various glazes. We welcome beginners and children under 14 years old to sign up for our kids clay class, or attend with an adult, our Casual Clay Studio Family sessions or Family Clay workshops!
OCS Staff:
- Abby Deneau
- Bryan Adams
- Cora Zink
Kiln Firing Charges
These prices are per item not made at REACH, even if you used left over clay from Open Clay Studio, or glazed pieces not made at REACH. This includes 2 firings, bisque, and glaze firings.
- 10 cents per inch of area x ½ of height
For example, if an item measures 4 inches wide by 5 inches long by 3 inches high:
- Calculate .10 x (4 x 5 x 1.5) = .10 x 30 =
- (round each measurement up to nearest inch)
- One regular Kiln firing (whether or not you fill it) costs $15. Kiln firing price is double if you’re not an Open Clay Studio participant (a participant means that you have at least 4 paid visits to Open Clay Studio).
REACH is committed to keeping prices as low as possible for students. Fees for the Open Clay Studio help REACH cover staffing, supplies, equipment, utility and maintenance costs for the kiln and building rental.