Spring and Summer 2011 Classes

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. More summer classes may be added but that is dependent upon the temperatures this summer!

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 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.

Winter 2011 Class Schedule

Until the weather warms up I am offering workshops in my studio. Longer session classes will start up again in April. Please keep in mind my studio can be drafty in the winter. Its not so cold you will be uncomfortable but I am in an old factory.

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.

Two-Day Tray Making Workshop (All Levels):
Saturday, February 5th & 12th, 10am-12pm, $65

Learn to make basic hand built trays with and without handles in this two-day workshop. We will use stoneware clay to roll out slabs, then stamp and texture our trays or plates. The second class we be will spend glazing our pieces. The fee includes clay, glazes and firings. Pieces will be available for pick up on February 19th or after.

Two-Day Ceramic Jewelry Making Workshop (All Levels):
Saturday, March 12th from 10am-12pm and Saturday, March 19th from 10am-1pm, $70

Learn to make beads, buttons and pendants with stoneware clay. The first class will be spent cutting, carving and stamping our pieces. The following week we will refine the edges on our pieces and add glazes. Please note the 2nd day of this workshop is longer to accommodate for the finishing of our pieces. The fee includes clay, glazes and firings.

Classes for April and May will be announced in February.

Ceramic Ornament Workshop!

Create ceramic ornaments in this one day workshop for teens and adults! I will provide the clay, glazes, tools, cookie cutters and kiln. You provide imagination (and cookie cutters if you have some too!)

Students will roll out slabs out clay to cut out ornaments in a variety of shapes and size. Then we will glaze and carve to create one-of-a-kind pieces. I will fire the pieces once dry and then they can be picked up at a later date.

Cost: $50
Times/Dates: Saturday, October 23rd from 10am - 1pm.
Pick up on Saturday, November 6 from 1pm - 8pm during our studio open house!
Payment is due at time of registration. Cancellations up to one week before class minus a $20 supply fee. No exceptions.

Email artzy_grl@yahoo.com for more information.

CLAY ON THE WHEEL - All Levels

with Gina DeSantis Sooth your mind by throwing bowls or cups on the pottery wheel. If you are more advanced, try plates, lidded vessels or teapots. Classes are small to allow for individual instruction and to provide every student the opportunity to delve into their creative side. Become a part of one of the most popular programs at Art House! All clays are food, microwave and dishwasher safe. Mondays 6:30 - 8:30pm, 6 weeks Session I: Sept 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 11 & 18 Session II: Oct 25, Nov 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Class fee: $150 Class fee includes: 25 lbs of clay, glazes, firings Registration deadline: Session I Sept 7 Session II Oct 19 These classes are offered at Art House in Cleveland, Ohio. Call 216.398.8556 to register today!

Hand Building with Clay. All levels.

These classes are taught at my studio in the Lake Erie Building (AKA The Screw Factory Artist Studios). Sign up soon. Spots are limited.

This 4 week class is perfect for beginners or more seasoned students. Basic methods of hand building including slab building, coiling and pinch pots will be covered along with decorating techniques. Students are encouraged to bring ideas to class. Demonstrations will be given at the beginning of each class then students will work independently on their projects. Its a small class therefore you will have a lot of one on one instruction.

Cost $105.00. Payment must be made to secure your spot in the class. Cancellations will be refunded minus a $25.00 charge for supplies up to one week before the class. No exceptions.

Class minimum size is 3 students. Maximum is 8. Sign up early to secure your space! Please note there is no air conditioning in the space. It can be toasty sometimes. If for some reason its too hot to hold class I will provide multiple make up times.

Email artzy_grl@yahoo.com for more information.

Times/Dates: Wednesday evenings from 7-9pm.
Session 1: Aug 25, Sept 1, Sept 8, Sept 15
Session 2: Sept 22, Sept 29, Oct 6, Oct 13

***no classes will be held in Nov or Dec due to my holiday shows.

Next round of Hand building classes with clay starts March 24th!

This class is designed for beginning students as well as more advanced students wishing to expand their hand building skills. Using stoneware clay you will earn how to create functional pieces and sculptures using slab, coiling and basic mold techniques. Decorative techniques and glazing techniques will also be addressed.
Tools are available for use. There is no need to purchase any tools separately.

Session 2: Wednesday evenings
March 24, 31 and April 7, 14
4 weeks / 7-9pm

Session 3: Wednesday evenings
Apr 21, 28 and May 5, 12
4 weeks / 7-9pm

Cost $105. Includes (1) 25lb bag of clay, glazes and 2 firings. Additional clay may be purchase for $15 for a 25lb bag. Payment is due upon registration. Class size is limited to 6 students. Spaces cannot be held without payment. Please note: There is a $25 withdrawal fee. Notice of withdrawal must be received no later than 7 days prior to the first day of class. No refunds will be given after that time.

Class location: 13000 Athens Ave, Lakewood, OH. Studio #328.

Please email artzy_grl@yahoo.com to register or with any questions. 

This class is designed for beginning students as well as more advanced students wishing to expand their hand building skills. Using stoneware clay you will earn how to create functional pieces and sculptures using slab, coiling and basic mold techniques. Decorative techniques and glazing techniques will also be addressed.

Tools are available for use. There is no need to purchase any tools separately.

Session 1: Wednesday evenings

Feb 10, 17, 24 and March 3

4 weeks / 7-9 pm



Session 2: Wednesday evenings

March 24, 31 and April 7, 14

4 weeks / 7-9pm



Session 3: Wednesday evenings

Apr 21, 28 and May 5, 12

4 weeks / 7-9pm



Cost $105. Includes (1) 25lb bag of clay, glazes and 2 firings. Additional clay may be purchase for $15 for a 25lb bag. Payment is due upon registration. Class size is limited to 6 students. Spaces cannot be held without payment. Please note: There is a $25 withdrawal fee. Notice of withdrawal must be received no later than 7 days prior to the first day of class. No refunds will be given after that time.



Class location: 13000 Athens Ave, Lakewood, OH. Studio #328.



Please email artzy_grl@yahoo.com to register or with any questions.

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/

i am hoping to begin classes and some artsy crafty diy parties in my studio very soon. please email me at artzy_grl@yahoo.com with "art class" in the title so you don't end up in spam! i will send out an email when i am all organized.

these classes will be in addition to my courses i teach at art house (http://www.arthouseinc.org/). they begin mid sept and include beginning wheel throwing on monday nights and intermediate/advanced wheel throwing on tues nights. both classes run from 6:30-8:30. in addition the advanced class is offered for one-credit hour at ashland university. its perfect for art teachers looking to expand studio skills.

p.s. i'm still planning that open studio. promise!

Plaster Stamp Making for Clay Projects

One evening workshop. Thursday, June 19th 6:30-8:30 p.m. Instructor: Gina DeSantis

Member: $23 Price for Non-member: $26 Registration Deadline: June 12th

****there is still space if you would like to sign up. Call Becky ASAP at 216.398.8556 ext. 2.

Create a variety of stamps using clay pinch pots and plaster. Use stamps for surface decoration on any hand-built or wheel-thrown clay project. The stamps will be cast from natural and found objects. Students are encouraged to bring materials they wish to cast (i.e. rocks, flowers, leaves, commercial stamps, door handles, screen materials). Any object that will leave an impression can be used. Stamps will be ready to take home at the end of the class.

This is a great opportunity for teachers, students and ceramics artist to expand their knowledge and decorative techniques. I hope to see you there!

My summer ceramics classes at Art House still have some space. I am offering two new workshops as well. Contact Becky at 216.398.8556 ext. 2 to sign up.

Beginning Ceramics
6 Weeks Mondays, June 9th - July 14th 6:30-8:30 p.m. Instructor: Gina DeSantis
Price for Member: $133 Price for Non-member: $148 Registration Deadline: June 2nd
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.*

Advanced Ceramics
8 Weeks Tuesdays, June 10th - July 29th 6:30-8:30 p.m. Instructor: Gina DeSantis
Price for Member: $170 Price for Non-member: $189 Registration Deadline: June 7th
Investigate the functional form’s evolution throughout ceramic art 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.

Plaster Stamp Making for Clay
1 Class Thursday, June 19th 6:30-8:30 p.m. Instructor: Gina DeSantis
Price for Member: $23 Price for Non-member: $26 Registration Deadline: June 12th
Create a variety of stamps using clay pinch pots and plaster. Use stamps for surface decoration on any hand-built or wheel-thrown clay project. The stamps will be cast from natural and found objects. Students are encouraged to bring materials they wish to cast (i.e. rocks, flowers, leaves, commercial stamps, door handles, screen materials). Any object that will leave an impression can be used. Stamps will be ready to take home at the end of the class.

Ceramic Jewelry
2 Classes Thursdays, July 10th & 17th 6:30-8:30 p.m. Instructor: Gina DeSantis
Price for Member: $53 Price for Non-member: $58 Registration Deadline: July 3rd
Create stoneware pendants using stamps, linoleum block prints, and found objects. Students will carve, stamp and glaze pendants to use in jewelry creations. Fired pendants and beads will be used to create one-of-a-kind pieces.
Students are encouraged to bring any materials they wish to enhance their clay pendants and necklaces including beads, findings and objects.

Summer classes will begin in June at Art House. Stop by http://www.arthouseinc.org for a complete class listing, prices, etc. Contact the lovely Becky Cummings to sign up. Here are the classes I will be instructing this summer along with 2 workshops.......

Beginning Ceramics: 6 wks, Monday evenings from 6:30-8:30, June 9-July 14th.
Advanced Ceramics: 8 wks, Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30, June 10-July 29th.
***Available for 1 credit hour through Ashland University.

Workshops:
Plaster Stamp making for your clay projects: Thursday, June 19th. 6:30-8:30.
(Use these stamps in one of my clay classes or the handbuilding class. Great for teachers if you are looking for a fun project for your students.)

Ceramic Jewelry: Thursday, July 10 and 17 from 6:30-8:30.
Use your clay stamps from the previous workshop or brings objects from home to create textured clay pendants and necklaces.

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 ....

new things to share...

some things are already bisqued. others just made this weekend. hopefully i will have colorful glazed work to show you soon. enjoy.

p.s. did you sign up for my ceramic classes yet??? http://www.arthouseinc.org/.

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.

Ceramic Courses / Pottery Courses in Cleveland

Intermediate/Advanced Ceramics
Tues nights, 7 wks. begins June 19

Beginning Ceramics
Mon nights, 6 wks. begins June 18

both classes run from 7-9pm at Art House located on Denison Ave in Cleveland. Please contact Annie Schorgal at 216.398.8556
or visit http://www.arthouseinc.org

hope to see you there!