NEW!
This course explores the potter’s wheel as a tool for creating
functional vessels and will include instruction for surface design
(slip work, underglazes, carving) as well as glazing. Your instructor
Turiya (Ter-ee-ah) will introduce students to contemporary and
historical artworks produced on the potter’s wheel to show what
is possible in the wonderful world of clay. This class is open to all
levels with specific demos on handles, lids, finials, and trimming.
For the more advanced students, individualized demos will be
offered.
Instructor: Sonoma Community Center Staff
Location: Sonoma Community Center
Age Date
18 +
May 17-Jul 12
Day Time
F
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Intro to Clay
Fee Code
$244 12886
NEW!
During this engaging class, students will learn pottery techniques
from handbuilding to throwing on the wheel. From starting a
studio practice, to inventing forms and glazing, students will gain
a comprehensive understanding of this magical medium while
focusing on their individual projects with the instructors guidance.
Six complimentary “drop-in” studio days are included with the
registration cost; clay is an additional fee due the first day of class.
Instructor: Sonoma Community Center Staff
Location: Sonoma Community Center
Age Date
18 +
May 13-Jul 8
Day Time
M
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Pottery on the Wheel
Fee Code
$244 12890
Ring Making with Fire-in-Place
Cubic Zirconia
NEW!
In this one day workshop, students will create beautiful rings,
ready to wear home! Mary will provide all the supplies and tools
needed to make beautiful and one-of-a-kind rings with fire-in-
place stones. Her large collection of tools, textures and materials
will aid and inspire the student in creating their own unique rings.
Lectures, demonstrations, samples, ideas and handouts will give
the student knowledge of metal clay’s unique properties. Printed
materials include instructions in addition to resources for students
to continue their study and practice beyond this class.
All Level Throwing
Instructor: Sonoma Community Center Staff
Location: Sonoma Community Center
Age Date
18 +
Jun 29
Day Time
Sa
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Fee Code
$120 12892
NEW!
Weave a Twined Basket
You’ve always wanted to and now you have the chance. Come
make a container with rush warps and tule wefts, using California
Indian techniques. You will practice various twining stitches
to make a patterned exterior, finish with a decorative rim, and
perhaps a cordage handle. Tule baskets were very commonly made
in many parts of California, Oregon and Nevada, with varying
“starts”, weaves and rim finishes.
Instructor: Sonoma Community Center Staff
Location: Sonoma Community Center
Age Date
18 +
May 18
Day Time
Sa
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Fee Code
$140 12891
NEW!
First-timers welcome! Learn, develop and improve your throwing
skills while exploring a range of forms through class projects in
this all-level throwing class. The instructor guides you through the
basic steps of throwing, shaping and trimming of pottery on the
wheel including bowls, cups, vases and more. This class is a great
opportunity for students to hone basic techniques of throwing
on the wheel and expand skills in all aspects of pottery. Surface
decoration techniques will be explored.
Instructor: Sonoma Community Center Staff
Location: Sonoma Community Center
Age Date
18 +
May 21-Jul 9
18 +
May 26-Jul 14
Day Time
T
6-9 p.m.
S
1-4 p.m.
Fee Code
$244 12887
$244 12889
Advanced Beginning Tap Dancing
Instructor: Pepperette Baton & Dance Club
Location: Pepperette Baton & Dance Club
Age Date
50+
May 3-31
50+
Jun 7-28
50+
Jul 12-26
50+
Aug 2-30
Day
F
F
F
F
Time
9:15-10 a.m.
9:15-10 a.m.
9:15-10 a.m.
9:15-10 a.m.
Fee Code
$60 12874
$36 12875
$36 12876
$48 12877
This class will help you learn the basic skills of tap dancing. Tap
is great exercise for the body and the mind while having a lot of
fun! This class is for students who are new to tap dancing or who
haven’t tapped in many years.
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