Description
Who’s This Class For
- Members: Aspiring to become qualified to use the ceramics independently at The Curious Forge.
- Prospective Members: Eager to access and utilize the ceramics upon joining.
Price: $50
Equipment Covered
- Extruder
- Slab roller
- Wheel
- Hand Tools
- Pugmill and Kiln Process at The Forge
Class Structure
Interactive Workshop (1.5+ hours)
- Introduction to Ceramics Safety and Equipment: Learn about various ceramics tools, safety protocols, and best practices.
- Hands-On Training: Safely operate our standard ceramics equipment, including setup, handling, and troubleshooting.
- Ceramics Overview: Understand the organization of the ceramics and learn how to maximize its resources for your creative projects.
About The Facilitators
Yvon Dockter
One of our ORIGINAL members, Yvon brings her wildly creative self to the Ceramics area. She’s taught a number of classes including Raku, which is a special love of hers. You can see her work throughout the Forge.
Bob Davis
Bob Davis is an accomplished ceramic artist who has ceramic ware for sale in shops and galleries in Nevada City and Grass Valley, and he enjoys teaching various ceramics workshops at The Curious Forge throughout the year. Bob has a MFA in Ceramic Art from San Jose State University.
Pamela Montalbano
Pam Montalbano comes to us from the NY/NJ area where she taught in her home studio, the recreation dept., and the university in the town of Teaneck. She has taught successfully for 25 years. She has exhibited on both the east and west coasts over the thirty-plus years she has been involved with clay. She describes clay as her natural medium, as it’s so malleable and forgiving.
Please note: All classes require a minimum number of participants and may be rescheduled if that minimum is not met. If this happens, we’ll let you know in advance and work with you to get you into the next available class.
Cancellation Policy
Please review our cancellation policy before booking. If you need to cancel your registration, you must notify us at least 7 days before the class start time to receive a refund. Cancellations made within 7 days are non-refundable.
Waitlist Form
Fill out the waitlist form below if the class is not available, or if you need a different date. We will reach out when the class becomes available.
