Spring and Summer Class Dates Announced!



I'm offering a few classes this spring. Please sign up quickly. Class size is limited to 8 students but I must have a minimum of 3 to run a class.

Hand Building (All Levels):
Students will learn a variety of techniques to make bowls, cups and plates with stoneware clay. Coiling and slab building, decorating and glazing will be covered in this four week class. The class fee includes all materials and firings. Work will be available to pick up one to two weeks after the session ends.

Each session is priced at $110. See payment information below.

Spring Session I: Wednesday, evenings, March 23, 30 & April 6 & 13. 6:30pm-8:30pm.
Spring Session II: Wednesday evenings, May 11, 18, 25 & June 1. 7:00pm-9:00pm.
Summer Session I: Thursday evenings, June 2, 9, 16 & 23. 6:30pm-8:30pm.

All classes are held at 13000 Athens Ave, Lakewood, Ohio. Studio 328 (3rd Floor). Email Gina at artzy_grl@yahoo.com to register. Cash, check or credit is accepted at the time of registration.

Refund policy: I need to maintain a certain number of students to run a class. You must cancel no less then one week before the start date of the class or workshop. A $10 processing fee will be deducted if you cancel. Cancellations will less then one week's notice will not receive a refund with the exception of a medical emergency.

In the upcoming weeks I have lots going on including shows, classes and workshops. This means one thing...no time to update this blog thing. It will be intermittent at best.

For my show calendar click here.

I'm offering holiday workshops at my studio and another wheel throwing class at Art House.

And of course stop by my first show of the holiday season at my studio at the Lake Erie Building.
Saturday, November 6th from 1-8pm
13000 Athens Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
http://www.screwfactoryartists.com
***My studio is located on the 3rd floor. I will be joined by Ruth Sholtis-Furyes (foxy jewelry maker), Deborah Pinter (photography and knitted catnip mice!) and Nicole DiGiandomenico (cupcake extraordinaire)

Wheel throwing classes at Art House!!!

They start next Monday. Have you signed up? My classes have been reformatted to 6 weeks rather than 5. I am very excited about this because I feel the students will be able to get a lot more work and one on one time throughout the session. Its a great class that is always a mix of new students and some regulars. Try your hand at making cups, bowls and plates. Intermediate to advanced students can work on lidded vessels, vases and teapots.

Visit Art House's site for all of the info. Contact them to sign up.

For any specific class content questions feel free to drop me a line at artzy_grl@yahoo.com.

You can still sign up for a pottery class! Time is running out. Call tomorrow!!!

Beginning Ceramics on the Wheel ~

Learn wheel-throwing techniques including wedging, centering, pulling, trimming, and finishing. Explore handle making and surface decoration. Tools can be purchased at Pat Catan's Craft Center for about $10 dollars. *Class fee includes clay, slab roller, wheels, glazes and firings of several pieces.*
Session One6 Mondays September 15th - October 20th 6:30-8:30 p.m.Instructor: Gina DeSantisMember: $133 Non-member: $148 Registration
Session Two6 Mondays October 27th - December 1st 6:30-8:30 p.m. Instructor: Gina DeSantisMember: $133 Non-member: $148 Registration Deadline: October 20th

Advanced Ceramics~Investigate the functional form's evolution throughout ceramic history. Designed for intermediate to advanced potters. Experiment with shaping, decorating and altering simple and functional forms. The class will explore both slab work and wheel throwing techniques.*Class fee includes clay, slab roller, wheels, glazes and firings of several pieces***Students who wish to obtain one graduate credit hour through Ashland University are required to create no less than 10 pieces, each exploring different shapes and decorative techniques, provide a 1-3 paragraph artist statement that will be presented during the final critique of the assignment, and keep a sketchbook of thoughts and ideas leading to their final project.10 Tuesdays September 16th - November 18th 6:30-8:30 p.m.Instructor: Gina DeSantisMember: $170 Non-member: $189

Contact Information ~ email: arthouseinc@aol.com

phone: 216.398.8556

http://www.arthouseinc.org/

Greetings blog readers...
I have one more class until the summer session begins in June. Visit http://www.arthouseinc.org for more info. The beginning wheel throwing class only has a few spots left! Sign up soon.

I will be listing a show schedule soon for the spring and summer season on this site and http://www.ginadesantisceramics.com. I can confirm I will be at the Orange Art Center Invitational on April 5-6 (Sat & Sun) from 12-5. Visit http://www.orangeartcenter.org/ for more info.

Finally I am offering a deal on my wholesale items...no minimum orders for the month of March. Email me at artzy_grl@yahoo.com for a price list or visit me at ....

Ceramics Classes in Cleveland 2008 Winter Schedule

Below is my schedule of new classes for Art House (http://www.arthouseinc.org). For more info or to sign up visit the website or contact Becky Cummings at 216-398-8556

Beginner Ceramics on the Wheel
Session One: 6 weeks Mondays,

February 4th ‐ March 10th 6:30‐8:30 p.m.
Session Two: 6 weeks Mondays, March 24th ‐ April 27th 6:30‐8:30 p.m.
Price for Member: $133 Price for Non‐member: $148 Registration Deadline: Jan. 21 ‐ Session 1
Instructor: Gina DeSantis
This class is designed for those students with little‐to‐no experience working on the potter’s wheel. Emphasis will be
placed on beginning wheel‐throwing techniques including wedging, centering, pulling, trimming, and finishing. Techniques for creating handles and surface decoration will also be explored. Tools can be purchased at Pat Catan’s, craft Center for about $10 dollars. *Class fee includes clay, slab roller, wheels, glazes and firings of several pieces.*

Advanced Ceramics
Instructor: Gina DeSantis
10 weeks Tuesdays, February 5th ‐ April 8th 6:30‐8:30 p.m.
Price for Member: $199 Price for Non‐member: $221 Registration Deadline: January 29th
This course is designed for intermediate to advanced potters. Through experimentation in shaping, decorating
and altering simple forms, students will develop a deeper understanding of functional forms. The coursework will involve both slab work and wheel throwing basics. We will also investigate the functional form’s evolution throughout ceramic art history. *Class fee includes clay, slab roller, wheels, glazes and firings of several pieces*
**Students who wish to obtain one graduate credit hour through Ashland University are required to create no less than
10 pieces, each exploring different shapes and decorative techniques, provide a 1‐3 paragraph artist statement that will
be presented during the final critique of the assignment, and keep a sketchbook of thoughts and ideas leading to their
final project.