- Fused Glass Jewelry
Fused Glass Jewelry
Monday, June 2, 2PM – 4PM
Student Center, Craft Shop Paint Bar
SIU Students: $ / Community: $ ,glass extra $8 - $20, depending on project.
Age 16 +, closed toed shoes required.
Instructor: AnnaMarie Pestka, Kari Woolsey
Learn the basics of how to cut, layer, and melt fused glass to create a fused glass earring and pendants. A return visit is required to pick up the finished product after kiln firing.
Glass is extra and can be purchased at the Craft Shop Supply store, kiln firing and jewelry wire and fittings are included in the class fee.
Refund requests must be submitted one week before the start of the workshop via EMAIL only to craftshop@siu.edu. Refunds will not be given without an email request.
The Craft Shop reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any workshop if needed.
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- Wheel Throwing Intro S:1
Wheel Throwing Intro S:1
Tuesday, June 3, 2PM – 4PM
Student Center, Craft Shop Ceramics Studio
SIU Students: $30 / Community: $35, Materials included.
Age 16 +
Instructor: Jim Alworth
This one session wheel-throwing workshop is perfect for beginners and those wanting a refresher.
Learn to throw pottery from start to finish using the pottery wheel to make a simple cup. Come back to glaze after the 1st firing. All materials are included.
Refund requests must be submitted one week before the start of the workshop via EMAIL only to craftshop@siu.edu. Refunds will not be given without an email request.
The Craft Shop reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any workshop if needed.
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- Wheel Throwing Intro S:2
Wheel Throwing Intro S:2
Friday, June 27, 2PM – 4PM
Student Center, Craft Shop Ceramics Studio
SIU Students: $30 / Community: $35, Materials included.
Age 16 +
Instructor: Jim Alworth
This one session wheel-throwing workshop is perfect for beginners and those wanting a refresher.
Learn to throw pottery from start to finish using the pottery wheel to make a simple cup. Come back to glaze after the 1st firing. All materials are included.
Refund requests must be submitted one week before the start of the workshop via EMAIL only to craftshop@siu.edu. Refunds will not be given without an email request.
The Craft Shop reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any workshop if needed.
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- Handbuilt Pottery (2 weeks)
Handbuilt Pottery (2 weeks)
Tuesday, June 17 & Tuesday, June 23, 1:30PM – 4PM
Student Center, Craft Shop Ceramics Studio
SIU Students: $60 / Community: $65, Clay extra.
Age 16 +
Instructor: Kari Woolsey, https://www.kariwoolsey.com/
This 2-week hand building workshop is perfect for beginners and those wanting a refresher. In week one of the class will focus on how to create using hand building techniques of pinch and coil. Students will design their own cup, bowl, and/or plate. Week two will focus on refining pieces and decorating.
A return visit is required to glaze after the 1st firing. Clay is extra, 5lb - $8 for students / $9 community. Amount required depending on size of projects.
Refund requests must be submitted one week before the start of the workshop via EMAIL only to craftshop@siu.edu. Refunds will not be given without an email request.
The Craft Shop reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any workshop if needed.
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- Wheel Thrown Pottery (4 weeks)
Wheel Thrown Pottery (4 weeks)
Wednesday, August 6, 12:30PM – 3:30PM
Student Center, Craft Shop Paint Bar
SIU Students: $90 / Community: $100, Clay is extra,
Age 16 +
Instructor: Kari Woolsey, https://www.kariwoolsey.com/
This wheel-throwing workshop is perfect for beginners! Learn the basics of throwing clay on the potter's wheel. Each week will focus on how to make a different form on the wheel from cups, bowls, and plates. The final class will focus on glazing and finishing. A return visit will be needed to pick up the final work after the glaze firing.
Clay is extra and can be purchased at the front desk. Clay - 5lb - $8 for students / $9 community. 10lbs $16 SIU Students, $18 Community, Amount required depending on size of projects.
Refund requests must be submitted one week before the start of the workshop via EMAIL only to craftshop@siu.edu. Refunds will not be given without an email request.
The Craft Shop reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any workshop if needed.
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- Shibori Indigo Dye
Shibori Indigo Dye
Wednesday, August 6, 12:30PM – 3:30PM
Student Center, Craft Shop Paint Bar
SIU Students: $30 / Community: $35, Materials included. bring extra fabric to dye.
Age 16 +
Instructor: Kari Woolsey, https://www.kariwoolsey.com/
The workshop will demonstrate basic Shibori dyeing techniques and patterns. Shibori is a Japanese dyeing technique using folding, stitching, twisting, or bunching cloth and binding it. Items are then submerged in an indigo dye bath. During the workshop, each will experiment with two 12 by 12-inch white cotton samples to experiment and learn the different styles. Then you will be able to dye two items of your own. Sample fabric, dye, and sewing and binding materials are included.
Additional items: Please bring two 100% cotton white items. Items to dye must be 100% cotton, white, and should be small or medium-sized. Ideal items include button-down shirts, t-shirts, tanks, leggings, white jeans, canvas tote bags, dish towels, table runners, pillowcases, and throw pillow covers. Due to size please avoid bringing large items such as curtains. Old or stain items will also work as the dye will cover any stains on the fabric.
Refund requests must be submitted one week before the start of the workshop via EMAIL only to craftshop@siu.edu. Refunds will not be given without an email request.
The Craft Shop reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any workshop if needed.
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