Add to cart Open Studio Pass – 1 Year $600.00Available The annual open studio pass entitles the patron to a full year of work from date of purchase. Limited to designated open studio hours. Instruction and clay not provided. Store pickup only: Friends of the Visual Arts 2330 17th St NE Salem, OR
Add to cart Open Studio Pass – 15 Visit $125.00Available 15 Visit Open Studio Pass. This pass entitles the patron to 15 days to work in the studio during designated open studio hours. Does not include instruction or materials.
Add to cart Open Studio Pass – 45 Visit $360.00Available 45 Visit Open Studio Pass. This pass entitles the patron 45 days to work in the studio during designated open studio hours. Does not include instruction or materials Store pickup only: Friends of the Visual Arts 2330 17th St NE Salem, OR
Add to cart Open Studio Pass – Adult 1 Day $12.00Available Adult 1 Day Open Studio Pass Does not include clay or instruction.
Add to cart Open Studio Pass – Child 1 Day $6.00Available Child 1 Day Open Studio Pass Does not include materials or instruction.
Details Out of stock 19Sep Beginning + Wheel – Rollie Smith September 19, 2024 There are no spaces available at this time. $234.00Out of stock Do you want to advance, but feel uncertain? Letβs develop those chops to take you to the next level. We will concentrate on developing and refining your throwing skills through demonstrations and guided practice. Experience suggested. Limited to ten students aged 18 years and older. One 25 lb. bag of clay and open studio time included. $234 for 8 weeks Class meets weekly from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Thursdays, September 19 – November 7
Details Out of stock 28Sep Saturday Beginning Wheel – Amanda Ohrn September 28, 2024 There are no spaces available at this time. $234.00Out of stock Explore the basic skills of wheel throwing and glazing. Students will learn a variety of throwing, trimming and glazing techniques. You will make plates, mugs and bowls in no time at all. Enrollees do not need any previous clay experience. Limited to ten students aged 18 years and older. Participants will need basic tools.* One 25 lb. bag of clay and open studio time included. $234 for 8 weeks Class meets weekly from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 28 – Nov. 16 *Available for sale at the Willamette Art Center
Add to cart 20Sep Friday Continuing Wheel – Fred Hamann September 20, 2024 6 Spaces Available $234.006 Available Students will explore challenging pottery forms, functions and design as well as glazing techniques and spray application of glazes. Discover creative tips for lidded forms, throwing large pieces, making matching pieces and altered wheel thrown designs. Experience necessary. Limited to ten students aged 18 years and older. One 25 lb. bag of clay and open studio time included. $234 for 8 weeks Class meets weekly from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Fridays, Sept. 20 – Nov. 8
Details Out of stock 17Sep Tuesday Creative Clay with Kids – Nikki Svarverud September 17, 2024 There are no spaces available at this time. $75.00Out of stock Students will make projects using hand building techniques of coil, pinch and slab. The projects will vary from animal figures to functional wares. Enrollees do not need any previous clay experience. Limited to eight students aged 8 years and older. Clay included. Adults may enroll if related to a child in class. Class meets weekly from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 17 – Nov. 5
Details Out of stock 18Sep Garden Art – Doug Dacar September 18, 2024 There are no spaces available at this time. $234.00Out of stock Come create functional and sculptural art for your home and garden. You will build in a variety of techniques using the slab roller, extruders, balloons and molds. Bird baths, totems, plant stakes, fountains, garden stones, flower vases and pots are just a few of the possibilities. One or two classes will include a hypertufa project. All experience levels welcome. Limited to eight students aged 18 years and older. One 25 lb. bag of clay and open studio time included. $234 for 8 weeks Class meets weekly from 12:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 – Wednesday, Nov. 6
Details Out of stock 16Sep Monday Beginning Handbuilding – Sue Allen & Candice Ulbricht September 16, 2024 There are no spaces available at this time. $234.00Out of stock In this class, we start with two pinch pot balls and make sculptural pieces of art that will add a touch of whimsy to any home or garden. All experience levels welcome. Participants will need basic tools*. Limited to ten students aged 18 years and older. One 25 lb. bag of clay and open studio time included. $234 for 8 weeks Class meets weekly from 10 a.m. – 12:30 pm. Mondays, Sept. 16 – Nov. 4 *Available for sale at the Willamette Art Center
Details Out of stock 08Jan Paper Clay Handbuilding – Doug Dacar January 8, 2024 There are no spaces available at this time. $234.00Out of stock Want to expand your working ceramic vocabulary? Paper clay has endless possibilities. Cellulose fibers mixed with any clay harden, then fired and glazed. This material pushes the ceramic boundaries. You will build in solid and slip clay. Other materials bond well and can be fired with paper clay. Wet clay including paper clay bonds to bisque. Yes, itβs magic. Itβs functional and sculptural so you can let your creativity flow. Limited to ten students aged 18 years and older. One 25 lb. bag of clay and open studio time included. $234 for 8 weeks Class meets weekly from 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm. Monday January 8 – Monday February 26
Details Out of stock 17Sep Tuesday Beginning Handbuilding – Nikki Svarverud September 17, 2024 There are no spaces available at this time. $234.00Out of stock This class focuses on hand-built functional and decorative pieces. Students will use a variety of techniques (slab, extruded and coil construction) and explore texture mats and stamps to create unique pieces for home and garden. Limited to eight students aged 18 years and older. One 25 lb. bag of clay and open studio time included. $234 for 8 weeks Class meets weekly from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 17 – Nov. 5
Details Out of stock 17Sep Tuesday Evening Beginning Wheel – Jim Ransom September 17, 2024 There are no spaces available at this time. $234.00Out of stock Explore the basic skills of wheel throwing and glazing. Students will learn a variety of throwing, trimming and glazing techniques. You will make plates, mugs and bowls in no time at all. Enrollees do not need any previous clay experience. Limited to ten students aged 18 years and older. Participants will need basic tools*. One 25 lb. bag of clay and open studio time included. $234 for 8 weeks Class meets weekly from 6 pm – 8:30 pm. Tuesday, Sept. 17 – Tuesday, Nov. 5 *Available for sale at the Willamette Art Center
Details Out of stock 18Sep Wednesday Evening Beginning Wheel – Nikki Svarverud September 18, 2024 There are no spaces available at this time. $234.00Out of stock Explore the basic skills of wheel throwing and glazing. Students will learn a variety of throwing, trimming and glazing techniques. You will make plates, mugs and bowls in no time at all. Enrollees do not need any previous clay experience. Limited to ten students aged 18 years and older. Participants will need basic tools.* One 25 lb. bag of clay and open studio time included. $234 for 8 weeks Class meets weekly from 6 – 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 18 – Tuesday, Nov. 6 *Available for sale at the Willamette Art Center
Details Out of stock 30May “Get a Grip” Workshop – Dana Field May 30, 2024 There are no spaces available at this time. $20.00Out of stock Six ways to handle a mug! Students will learn how to make hand-built, pulled and loop tool handles. Explore fit and ergonomics of handles. How to attach handles. Bring the most comfortable mug from your kitchen for group discussion or ergonomics, function and aesthetics. Students will practice making multiple handles (clay provided), then attach one to a leather-hard mug provided by instructor. Materials are provided. Limited to 10 students age 18 years and older. $20 for 1 day. Workshop proceeds support Willamette Art Center’s scholarship fund. THURSDAY May 30. 5:30 – 7:30 P.M.