Ceramic Classes - The Union Project

Open Studio Hours
Union Project invites you to share our studio on Thursdays from 6:00-9:00PM and Saturdays from 11:30AM-3:30PM. Must be 18+ or accompanied by an adult. We are happy to bisque fire any pieces you make during Open Studio and would like to keep. Come back during another Open Studio and glaze it, and we'll highfire it for you, too! Light instruction will be provided as needed. Glazing, firing, and up to 12 pounds of clay are included in the $8/hr fee.

Feel free to drop by the downstairs studio anytime during open hours. Send an email to clayunionproject.org or call 412-363-4550 x22 for more information.

Ceramics Classes

Beginning/Intermediate Ceramics - Cost $195 - Tuesdays, Oct 5-Nov 23, 6-9pm

Instructor: Adam Conway
This class is designed for both those with little or no ceramic experience but who want to expand their knowledge or refresh their skills as well as those with some proficiency who wish to increase their technical skills. An introduction to the fundamentals of wheel-throwing and hand-building and a challenge to those who have already mastered these basics, this course will take students through centering, maximizing volume, trimming, glazing techniques and studio safety.

Squirt Clay Class - Cost $95 - 6 Mondays, Oct 4-Nov 8, 6-7pm

Instructor: Jenna Vanden Brink and Rachel Sherman
Students explore the physical characteristics of clay and clay construction by making pinch pots, beads and medallions, decorative plates and bowls, and ceramic figures. They learn how to integrate clay and fibers, practice the African tradition of Mangbetu Pressed Coils, and use additive and subtractive techniques to alter the surface of clay. This class is designed for children ages 4-8.

Ceramics Class for Homeschoolers - Cost $95 - 6 Mondays, Oct 4-Nov 8, 10am-12pm

Students of all levels can enjoy this class to start or continue their exploration of ceramics. We will cover basic hand-building and throwing techniques. At the end, students will go home with an array of functional and sculptural pottery that can be used around the home such as cups, bowls, plates, and ceramic mobiles. Students projects will vary in accordance with their skill levels. This class is designed for children ages 8-14.

Family Ceramics Class - Cost $250/pair; $360/family of four; $60/additional person - 8 Wednesdays, Sept 22-Nov 10, 6:30-8:30pm

Instructor: Keith Hershberger

Youth Ceramics Class - Cost $95 - 6 Saturdays, Sept 11-Oct 16, 9:30-11:30am

Instructor: Joseph Delphia and Jenna Vanden Brink

Ceramics Workshops

Raku Workshop - Cost $150 - 3 Saturdays, Oct 23-Nov 6, 9am-12pm

Instructor: TBD

Brewing & Stein Making Workshop - Cost $75/person, $125/pair - 3 Saturdays, Oct 16-30, 3-5pm

Instructor: Garick Tai-Lee

Wood Firing Seminar - Cost $250 - Mondays, 6-9pm & Saturdays 11:30-3:30pm, Sept 13-Nov 5

Instructor: Joseph Delphia

Open Studio Hours Now Available
Union Project invites you to share our studio on Thursdays from 6:00-9:00PM and Saturdays from 11:30AM-3:30PM. Must be 18+ or accompanied by an adult. We are happy to bisque fire any pieces you make during Open Studio and would like to keep. Come back during another Open Studio and glaze it, and we'll highfire it for you, too! Light instruction will be provided as needed. Glazing, firing, and up to 12 pounds of clay are included in the $8/hr fee.

Feel free to drop by the downstairs studio anytime during open hours. Send an email to clayunionproject.org or call 412-363-4550 x22 for more information.

Class Registration Form

	To sign up for classes at Union Project: Complete and Submit Form Online Registration Form Located towards the bottom of this page Downloadable forms are also available: UPclassregistrationform.doc Union Project can not guarantee the availability of a class. Make sure to select a second choice for a class. Make Payment For The Class By Phone with credit card: call Union Project at 412-363-4550 ext. 29 Through Pay Pal: Below the Registration Form there is a Pay Pal Form you can submit your payment through. By Check: Please make your check out to: “Union Project” mail to: 801 N. Negley Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Refund Policy Union Project will give you a full refund if you choose to withdraw from a class before the registration deadline. The registration deadline is one week before the beginning of a class. If you choose to withdraw from a class after the registration deadline but before the beginning of the first class you will be given a refund minus a $25 processing fee. If you choose to withdraw from the class after the beginning of the first class session no refund will be given. Online Registration Form
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