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Summer 2023 Activity Guide

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YOUTH POTTERY WHEEL (Ages 11-13) Learn to use the pottery wheel. Students will learn how to center, raise, open and pull in order to create a variety of pieces with special glazing techniques to help bring their creations to life. All skill levels welcomed. Space is limited. Instructor: Jen Gronwold Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center Code Day Date Time R/NR Fee 205118-01 W 07/12 - 08/16 1:00 - 2:30 pm $90/$100 205118-02 Th 07/13 - 08/17 3:00 - 4:30 pm $90/$100 TEEN POTTERY WHEEL (Ages 13-18) Teens will learn to center, raise, open and pull in order to create a variety of ceramic pieces on the pottery wheel. Glazing techniques will be taught to help bring their creations to life. Instructor: Jen Gronwold Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center Code Day Date Time R/NR Fee 205119-01 W 07/12 - 08/16 3:30 - 5:00 pm $90/$100 ADULT HAND BUILDING (Ages 18+) This introductory class will teach students how to hand-build with clay. Students will learn pottery basics like coil, pinch pot, slab, and forming techniques will be taught. Every participant will complete 4 glazed projects demonstrating their new ceramic skills. Creativity is encouraged to personalize each piece! This class is for beginners and those with some pottery experience. Class Will Not Meet On: 07/07 Instructor: Cheri Johnson Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center Code Day Date Time R/NR Fee 205220-01 F 06/23 - 08/04 6:00 - 8:00 pm $120/$130 ADULT HAND BUILDING-YARD ART (Ages 18+) Design and create colorful garden themed projects including decorative flowers that can be placed on stakes in the garden and wall packets for flowers or a plant. Students will add eye catching glaze and texture to make these nature themed projects their own. No previous pottery experience required. Class Will Not Meet On: 07/04 Instructor: Trish Martin Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center Code Day Date Time R/NR Fee 205225-01 Tu 06/20 - 07/25 6:00 - 8:00 pm $100/$110 FINE ARTS BEGINNER ADULT WHEEL (Ages 18+) Learn to use the pottery wheel to create your own projects. Students will be introduced to fundamentals of attaching, centering, throwing and trimming basic forms. You will use your choice of glazes to finish your pieces. Space is limited, sign up early. Instructor: Jen Gronwold Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center Code Day Date Time R/NR Fee 205221-01 W 07/12 - 08/16 6:00 - 8:00 pm $120/$130 CONTINUING ADULT WHEEL (Ages 18+) This wheel class is for those who have advanced past the beginners class and can successfully attach/center 2-3 lb of clay independently. Students will be able to work independently on the wheel with instructor guidance. Previous beginner class or instructor consent required to join the class. Instructor: Jen Gronwold Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center Code Day Date Time R/NR Fee 205218-01 M 07/10 - 08/14 6:00 - 8:00 pm $120/$130 POTTERY OPEN STUDIO (Ages 18+) This is an open studio setting for individuals with previous pottery experience. Instructor consent to join the class is required. Students will have an opportunity to work independently on the wheel and hand building to create their own unique pieces, complete with a variety of glazing techniques. Looking for extra studio time? Sign up for the extended hour of class. Participants must be enrolled in the two-hour class in order to register for the extra hour. Space is limited so sign up early. Instructor: Cheri Johnson Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center Code Day Date Time R/NR Fee 205224-01 W 06/21 - 08/09 9:00 - 11:00 am $160/$170 205224-02 W 06/21 - 08/09 11:00 am - 12:00 pm $53/$63 205224-03 Th 06/22 - 08/10 5:30 - 7:30 pm $160/$170 205224-04 Th 06/22 - 08/10 7:30 - 8:30 pm $53/$63 54 PROGRAM MANAGER: KATIE MANHEIM | kmanheim@lombardparks.com SUMMER 2023

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