All Adult, Teen, Preteen and Family Clay classes follow an
8 week schedule.
8 week session schedule by section:
Winter #1 section A November 10 - January 25
Winter #1 section B December 1 - February 8
Cost per 8 week adult class session is $315.00
Adult clay class fees include 25 lbs. of clay, glaze materials, and open classroom time.
Firing Fees for bisque firing only (cone 06)
are calculated at $1.00 per pound. There is no fee for glaze firings. Additional
clay is available and can be purchased during business hours. Tool kits are recommended
and are available for an additional cost.
Beginning Wheel Throwing
An introduction to basic throwing
techniques: centering clay, forming cylinders, bowls and plate
forms. Glazing and surface treatment also covered. Caution: This
activity can be habit forming!
Day
Location Section
Time
Instructor
Monday
Oak Park Section B
7-10 PM
Joe Krasean
Tuesday
Oak Park Section B
7-10 PM
David Toan
Tuesday
La Grange Section B
7-10 PM
Ben Buchenot
Wednesday
Oak Park Section B
9-Noon
TBA
Wednesday
La Grange Section B
7-10 PM
David Toan
Thursday
La Grange Section B
9-Noon
David Toan
Thursday
La Grange Section B
7-10 PM
TBA
Saturday
La Grange Section B
10 AM -1 PM
TBA
Altered and Assembled Pots
Starting with pots made on the
wheel you, will learn techniques to transform your pieces in ways
that you may not have thought possible before. Who says a pot on
the wheel has to be round? This intermediate level class will introduce
students to a variety of ways to alter pots in either wet stage
or through additions and combinations of handbuilt elements
Wednesday
Oak Park Section B
7-10 PM
Conner McKissack
Intermediate / Advanced Wheel
For those who are comfortable
throwing basic cylinder and bowl shapes. This class will focus
on constructing more complex forms such as teapots, pitchers, covered
jars and casseroles. Students also work on mastering the more technical
aspects of glazing and firing
Monday
La Grange Section B
7-10 PM
David Toan
Tuesday
Oak Park Section A
9-Noon
Mary Dye
Wednesday
La Grange Section A
9-Noon
David Toan
Thursday
Oak Park Section A
7-10 PM
Mary Dye
Functional Handbuilt Dinnerware
Make your own dinnerware
without a wheel! This class will focus on making functional ware
using slab construction. Students will be introduced to the use
of simple molds, of a variety of types. This method can be particularly
efficient for making multiples. Emphasis will be placed on integrating
form, function and surface to make useful objects for your home.
Tuesday
Oak Park Section B
7-10 PM
Nancy Gardner
Tuesday
La Grange Section B
7-10 PM
TBA
Tile Making and Surface
Treatment (beginning thru advanced)
Want to create a unique back splash?
Cover a wall or floor? How about a one of a kind tray or table
top? Learn to create your own tiles using a variety of easy to
learn techniques. No experience needed. Making flat tiles cut from
slabs and dimensional tiles, by hand or from press molds, will
be covered. Learn to decorate with slips, under-glazes, glazes
and how to use patterns, carved relief, stamps,and more in this
very useful class.
Mondays
Oak Park Section B
7-10 PM
Nancy Gardner
Mondays
La Grange Section A
7-10 PM
Mary Lempa
Mosaics
Turn chipped china, mirror, glass,
tile, buttons, broken heirlooms or personal mementos into lasting
treasures. If you don’t have the china or heirlooms, we’ll
provide the mosaic materials. This 6 week class will cover all
the basic information students will need to complete at least one
project. This class is intended for beginning students who want
to learn the process of creating a mosaic piece; cutting, adhesion,
tile layout, and grouting. Students will complete projects designedl
to introduce them to the possibilities of mosaic art. This course
is limited to 12 students per session.
Thursday
La Grange Section B
7-10 PM
Sue Combs
Independent Study
For the individual seeking the facilities
and environment needed to continue their development in ceramics, Terra Incognito offers several options to meet your needs.
These options give you 24/7 access to the facilities and equipment.
These options do not include
instruction, and are open only to individuals with prerequisite
experience.
***These options are for a minimum of three months with payment due in advance.
Studio Rental Options
*Group Studio (Oak Park Only):
Skylit, air-conditioned space w/tables
and wheels. Each group member will have their own full bank of shelves.
Includes access to all kilns and 24/7 Access to the building. Limited to 6 members.
$200.00 p/mo.
Shelf
Rental
$150 per/mo. for individuals not currently enrolled in classes @ Terra Incognito.
*Single shelf space options for current students:
A. ( 6 cu. ft.) Students
currently enrolled in classes at T.I.
$65.00 p/mo. (Oak Park only)
B. (10.5 cu. ft.) Students currently enrolled in
classes at T.I. $100.00 p/mo.
*Private Studio Spaces:
Approx. 135 sq. ft.
Includes shelving units, table,
24-7 access to building and use of kilns.
$275.00 p/mo. Available Oak Park Only
*Full bank of
shelves options for current students:
A.
(27 cu. ft. ) Students currently enrolled in classes
at T.I. $125.00 p/mo
B. (48 cu. ft.) Students currently enrolled in classes at
T.I. $185.00
Custom
Classes Available Interested
in a ceramics or jewelry class, but you don’t see
anything that fits your schedule? Would you prefer private instruction?
Perhaps you’d like to put something together with a group
of friends or co-workers. Call us. We can set up custom classes
to fit your needs and ability level.
Be
sure to take advantage of our open studio time.
Practice time is a very important factor in mastering the skills
we teach. There is a direct correlation between the time you are
able to practice and the level of progress you will experience.
Open Studio Times : Monday - Thursday 10 -10, Friday 10 - 6, Saturday
10 - 6, Sunday 10-4.
*Open Studio is available anytime there is a “Key holder” in the
building. The listed open studio times are the minimum open studio hours. Additional
hours may be available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
A 50% deposit
is required to reserve class or workshop space. The balance must
be paid by the first class or the time of the workshop.
Refunds and cancellations: If you must cancel a class or workshop,
every effort will be made to fill your space. If we can fill the
space, we will return your registration, less a $30 processing
fee. No refunds will be made for any cancellations made less than
2 weeks prior to the class or workshop. *If, for any reason, the
staff or management of TERRA INCOGNITO must reschedule a class,
every attempt will be made to schedule make-up classes, at the
convenience of the majority of the students. Classes missed as
a result of scheduling conflicts or absences of the student, for
any reason, are not the responsibility of TERRA INCOGNITO. In most
cases, missed classes can be made up during another scheduled class.
