Ceramics w. Shannon Robertson (Summer 2025) Tuesday Nights, 10 Week Session
10 Week Session
Tuesdays 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
July 8th -September 16th no class Sept 2nd
Instructor: Shannon Robertson
10 Week Session
Tuesdays 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
July 8th -September 16th no class Sept 2nd
Instructor: Shannon Robertson
10 Week Session
Tuesdays 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
July 8th -September 16th no class Sept 2nd
Instructor: Shannon Robertson
Description
This 10-week class focuses on both wheel throwing and hand building. Project demonstrations and instruction will cater to student interests. Students are encouraged to get creative, so you can bring your own ideas or simply follow along. As the session progresses, Shannon will demonstrate basic glazing techniques. Shannon’s Tuesday Night Ceramics class is fun, laid-back, and informative.
Skill Level
Seasoned Beginner - Intermediate
Students should be proficient in throwing a one pound cylinder.
What to Bring
Basic Clay Tools (needle tool, throwing sponge, wire tool, ribs, trimming tools, wood modeling tool.
Your favorite wheel throwing and hand building tools
A towel
Buying Clay
Registration does not include clay. Students must purchase clay from Chases Garage during class time. Clay cost: 25lbs $35.00 + ME state sales tax
What’s Included
$25 worth of firing fees (see below)
Glazing + Firing
Registration includes $25 worth of firing fees (1,000 cubic inches). Students may produce work totaling more than 1,000 cubic inches; additional work will be subject to our $0.025 per cubic inch firing fee.
Chases Garage is a ^10 Reduction Firing Studio
To ensure correct glazing and firing, all students must use ^10 clay and glaze from Chase's Garage. We stock: Laguna BMix 10, Laguna #900, Sheffield T3, and Sheffield #42.
Access
Access to open studio time outside of class is restricted to "student members" only. Registered students will receive an email with additional details about student membership before the session begins.
Logistics
Registered students will receive a “welcome” email one week prior to the start date.
Shannon Robertson
Shannon Robertson graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 2016 with a BFA in studio art, concentrating in Ceramics. She creates functional thrown pottery with sculptural elements, as well as outdoor ceramic installations. She has been creating out of Chases Garage since 2017, where she now teaches ceramics and works as a technician for the studio.
TERMS + CONDITIONS
Adults (18 or older) may register for classes & workshops at Chases Garage. Chases reserves the right to cancel courses, substitute instructors, change course times, and limit enrollment. The student agrees to abide by any and all rules and policies of the studios. Chases will assume no responsibility for any loss, personal or physical. With enrollment, a student consents to being photographed in classes (unless we informed in writing). These photographs may be used by Chases in future promotional efforts without specific written permission from the student.
CLASS WITHDRAWAL & REFUND POLICY
100% Refund (minus processing fee): Student must withdraw at least 6 business days prior to the start of the class.
50% Refund (minus processing fee): Issued when a student withdraws 5 business days or less from the start of the class.
NO REFUNDS ARE GIVEN ONCE A CLASS BEGINS.
If Chases cancels a course, registered students will be notified and all fees will be refunded in full. Classes that do not meet minimum enrollment requirements will be canceled, typically two to four business days before the class begins.