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.

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!

I have a lot of new classes for the fall! I have 2 wheel throwing classes at Art House as well as a glazing workshop. Check out the listings below or on their website. Contact Elizabeth at 216.398.8556 to sign up today. My classes fill quickly.

Mondays, Sept 14-Oct 19, 6:30-8:30

Tuesdays, Sept. 15-Oct. 20; 6:30-8:30 pm

Registration deadline: Sept. 10

Mondays, Oct. 26-Nov. 23; 6:30-8:30 pm

Tuesdays, Oct. 27-Nov. 24; 6:30-8:30 pm

Registration deadline: Oct. 22

Cost: $125 for 5 week session, $225 for two 5 week sessions purchased in advance, 5 student minimum

Class fee includes: 25lbs of clay, glazes, and firings.

All levels welcome.

Sooth your mind by throwing bowls and cups on the ceramics wheel, or if you are more advanced, try plates, teapots, and large bowls. Classes are small to allow for individual instruction and to provide every student the opportunity to delve into their creative side. Add unique handles and spouts to your art pieces. Make them beautiful with your own original paint designs. Enjoy your finished products both for their appearance and utility. All clays and glazes are food, microwave, and dishwasher safe.

I will also be teaching at Orange Art Center on Fridays in the fall. See the class listings below.
On and Off the Wheel:
Friday, September 15 - November 20

(no class on October 2)

11:00AM-2:00PM 8 weeks $205

Friday, December 4 - December 18

11:00AM-2:00PM 3 weeks $108

DeSantis, Gina: NEW Ceramic Jewelry Design Workshop
Saturdays, October 10 & 11

10:00AM - 1:00PM 2 days

I will also have 2 kids classes. Visit the website for more details in the coming weeks.

Check out my spring wheel throwing courses at Art House. We have a lot of fun and explore multiple forms on the wheel. Its an all levels course. For beginners I cover bowls, mugs and handles. For the more intermediate to advanced students I cover lids, teapots, and platters.

Ceramics on the Wheel with Gina DeSantis

April 6 - May 4 OPEN

May 11-June 15 (no class May 25th, Memorial Day) OPEN

June 22 - July 20 OPEN

10 weeks or two 5 week sessions

6:30-8:30 p.m., Monday evenings

Class fee: $125 (5 weeks), $225 (10 weeks)

Class fee includes: 25lbs of clay, glazes, and firings.

All levels welcome.
Throw bowls and cups on the wheel. Or if you are more advanced, work on plates, teapots, and large bowls. Classes are small so this course is tailored for each individual. Enhance those thrown shapes with hand-built handles, spouts, and decoration. All clays and glazes are food, microwave, and dishwasher safe.

Ceramics Workshop at Tri-C
East Presented by the the Tri-C Pottery Club

I am teaching a one day workshop entitled "On and Off the Wheel". We will explore multiple forms and using wheel thrown objects to enhance hand built vessels.
Saturday, April 4th from 9-4:30
Building EEC Room 138
Cuyahoga Community College East
4250 Richmond Rd, Highland Hills, OH 44122

The fee is $20. Please bring 1/2-1 bag of clay with you and tools. The deadline for sign up is March 21. Make checks payable to Susan Borstein (treasurer)
Mail payments to: Susan Borstein
26150 Fairmount Blvd
Beachwood, OH 44122

bring a brown bag lunch. beverages will be provided. contact Sheila Tiddle with any questions at 440.781.1221

I hope to see you there!

Two classes with me in April!

I am teaching a Precious Metal Clay workshop at Art House next month. PMC is this lovely material that is clay-like in texture with silver particles suspended in the body. You mold it, shape it, sand it and then fire it in a kiln. After about 20 minutes you have a piece of jewelry that is 99% silver. Its great for me because I loved jewelry design but I hated sawing and soldering. Plus its instant gratification.

And the lovely ladies of Art House have added another wheel throwing class in April. Its an all levels class. I promise you will have fun and make cool things.

Check out the info below from the Art House site:

Precious Pendant
Precious Metal Clay Studio Class
April 7 – April 21, 3 weeks, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Class fee: $185, all supplies included
Clay turns to silver! Sculpt this extraordinary clay-like material as you would any clay (by hand molds, stamps) to make silver jewelry. By the end of the class you will have made at least 2 pendants and will have learned the skills to work at home.

Wheel Throwing All Levels

April 6 - May 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Class fee: $125 (5 weeks), $225 (10 weeks)
Class fee includes: 25lbs of clay, glazes, and firings.
All levels welcome.
Throw bowls and cups on the wheel. Or if you are more advanced, work on plates, teapots, and large bowls. Classes are small so this course is tailored for each individual. Enhance those thrown shapes with hand-built handles, spouts, and decoration. All clays and glazes are food, microwave, and dishwasher safe.

Hope to see you there!!!

winter boredom? me too. you should take my pottery class. it will keep you and me out of trouble. the first 5 week session is full but there are a couple of spots left in the second 5 week session beginning in february. here is the info from the art house website:

Ceramics on the Wheel with Gina DeSantis
Jan. 19- Feb 16 FULL
Feb.23 - Mar. 23 A few spots still open!
10 weeks or two 5 week sessions
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Gina DeSantis
Class fee: $125 (5 weeks), $225 (10 weeks)
Class fee includes: 25lbs of clay, glazes, and firings.
All levels welcome.
Throw bowls and cups on the wheel. Or if you are more advanced, work on plates, teapots, and large bowls. Classes are small so this course is tailored for each individual. Enhance those thrown shapes with hand-built handles, spouts, and decoration. All clays and glazes are food, microwave, and dishwasher safe.

Please call 216.398.8556 to sign up. Ask for Stephanie or Elizabeth.

my wheel throwing class begins at art house next monday! it fills up quick. to sign up visit http://www.arthouseinc.org. you can take the class for 5 weeks or 10 weeks. its all levels. i hope you can join us!

Winter 2009 Classes

Ceramics on the Wheel with Gina DeSantis
Jan. 19- March 23
10 weeks or two 5 week sessions
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Gina DeSantis
Location: Art House, 3119 Denison Ave, Cleveland, OH.
216.398.8556. Contact Stephanie Kluk to sign up.
http://www.arthouseinc.org.

Class fee: $125 (5 weeks), $225 (10 weeks)
Class fee includes: 25lbs of clay, glazes, and firings.
All levels welcome.
Throw bowls and cups on the wheel. Or if you are more advanced, work on plates, teapots, and large bowls. Classes are small so this course is tailored for each individual. Enhance those thrown shapes with hand-built handles, spouts, and decoration. All clays and glazes are food, microwave, and dishwasher safe.

Ceramics Classes in Cleveland This Fall!!!!

I have 4 classes at Art House this fall. The info is below. Its not on the Art House site yet. Contact 216.398.8556 to sign up or visit http://www.arthouseinc.org. Please note all classes run from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The fees include all of your glazes, firings and 1 25lb bag of clay!

Beginning Ceramics
6 Mondays- Sept 15-Oct 20th or Oct 27-Dec 1st.
$148 non-member. $133 member.
Learn basic wheel throwing techniques including wedging, centering, pulling, trimming and finishing. Explore handle making and surface decoration.

Advanced Ceramics
10 Tuesdays Sept 16-Nov 18th
Non-member $189. Member $170.
This class is designed for intermediate to advanced potters. We will explore advanced wheel throwing and decorative techniques through surface design and glazing. Students can also explore hand building methods.
***This class is also offered for one graduate credit hour through Ashland University. Ideal for art teachers!

Ceramic Lamp Making Workshop
4 Thursdays Oct 30-Nov 20th
The first 2 evenings will consist of hand building a stoneware lamp. On the 3rd class we will glaze. We will assemble the lamps on the 4th class.
This is a great class to learn basic ceramic hand building skills or to build upon existing skills. Perfect time of year to make a gift as well!

I hope to see you at one of my classes. I hope to start teaching PMC courses soon too. As always I will keep you posted.

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!