Pit Fired Ceramics

This four session intermediate to advanced level workshop will give artists the opportunity to explore new surfaces and firing techniques for their ceramic forms through the process of pit firing. The first class sessions will meet in the JAC Ceramics Studio, where students will look at finished examples and create original works for the firing. Demonstrations will be given of various wheel thrown and hand built forms. The preparation and application of terra sigilatta and the techniques of burnishing wares will be covered in the workshop. Students will have the opportunity to complete and decorate their pieces, which will be bisque fired and ready for the pit firing at Windmist Farms on week three. Weather depending, students will gather for the final class the following day (or the day after) to unearth their work together.

Students must purchase clay directly from the JAC to use in the class. The cost is $45 per 25 lb bag and includes all glazing and firing service fees. Any clay purchased elsewhere cannot be fired at JAC. Unlimited access to the ceramics studio during Open Studio Hours is included for the duration of the class.

Scholarships available! Please contact melinda@jamestownartcenter.org for more information.

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

• A student withdrawing before the start of a class, workshop, or camp, must notify the Jamestown Arts Center of his/her intent to withdraw ten (10) business days or more before the start date to receive the class fee less a 3.5% processing fee.

• A student withdrawing from a class, workshop, or camp less than ten (10) business days but more than five (5) business days before the start date must notify the Jamestown Arts Center of his/her intent to withdraw to receive the class fee less a 25% processing fee.

• A student withdrawing from a class, workshop, or camp less than five (5) business days before the start date must notify the Jamestown Arts Center of his/her intent to withdraw and is not entitled to a refund nor will receive a credit (unless an extreme medical issue arises).

• We do not offer pro-rates to attend part of a course.

• The Jamestown Arts Center reserves the right to cancel any course, class, camp or workshop. In the event of cancellation, full refunds will be granted. Classes that are cancelled mid-session will be refunded for any remaining cancelled classes.

• Classes, workshops or camps postponed because of weather or factors beyond our control will be made up, if possible, at the end of the session.

• The JAC follows the school cancellation policy of North Kingstown School Department.