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  • All classes and workshops are taught with hands-on methodology in a professionally equipped studio.  All class sizes are limited with a small student to teacher ratio, and are on a first come-first serve basis
  • All series classes include open studio time during the span of the class series(Studio has right to limit material consump., studio time and firings within reason)
  • All tools, materials & firings are included with class
  • $50 down payment on class due at registration and is non-refundable

(Fall 2004 class schedule to be updated shortly)
All of the Studio's free events are listed at the bottom of this page.


Introduction To Clay-Hand building
Learn the basic techniques used in hand-building including pinch, coil, soft and hard slab construction.  Learn to use hand tools, slab roller, press molds and extruder.
*** 7 week class    $175.00     ($25 per class)
*** Monday, Jan. 19th-March 1st      6pm-9pm
*** Wednesday, March 31st-May12th   6pm-9pm

Beginning Wheel Throwing
Learn the basics of pottery making on the wheel, from centering clay to making cylinders and bowls.  Learn to develop a strong foundation for wheel throwing.
*** 7 week  class   $175.00
*** Monday, March 8th-April 19th   6pm-9pm
*** Wednesday, May 19th-June 30th 6pm-9pm

All Inclusive Pottery Class
For the person who has no prior experience with clay.  Start from beginning learning basic hand-building techniques and continue on to learning basic wheel throwing.
*** 14 week class   $325.00  ($25 per class, 1 class free)
*** Monday, Jan.19th-April 19th   6pm-9pm
*** Wednesday, March 31st-June 30th   6pm-9pm

1-Day Raku Firing Workshop-No Experience Necessary!
Learn & experience the Raku firing process.  This fun and informative class provides the student with a piece of pottery, or provide your own.  Learn glaze-making, glazing techniques and the transcendental Raku firing process.  Students have a piece of Raku pottery to take home.  Groups of three or more may schedule a time of their choice.
*** $100/person with studio provided piece ($25 off each additional person of a group)
*** $50/person with student provided piece
Saturday, May 15th   12noon-until done
Sunday, June 27th      12noon-until done
Saturday, July 24th     12noon-until done
Friday, July 30th          4pm-until done
Saturday, Sept.25th   12noon-until done

Pit-Firing Workshop
Learn the most ancient clay firing process known to mankind-most cultures have a version of pit-fire somewhere in their pottery past.  Learn what clays are best for the process, how to prepare your clay to receive the best color, how to clean and treat the work to accentuate the color.  Learn important tips to avoid disaster.   Students to bring no more than 20 bisque fired pots fired to cone 06.  Food and lodging are at students expense.
*** June 4th, 5th, and 6th........or........October 15th, 16th and 17th
*** Friday 6pm-9pm, Saturday 9am-til done, Sunday 9am-til done
*** $200.00/student

Open Studio Class Thursdays
This class is designed for students who have some experience in working with clay.  Classes are guided by individual ability and interests.  Students can work on their own and/or  with instruction.  Classes are to be purchased in 6 week or 10 week series and start on the date of student's choice.
*** Thursday April 1st-November 18th    12noon-3pm
*** 6 week class   $150.00  ($25 per class)
*** 10 week class   $225.00  ($25 per class, 1 class free)

Summer Fun Kids Classes
A unique and fun class to cure the summertime boredom.  This 6 week class leads students through a series of projects from birdhouses to nature pockets.  Kids will learn about the resident farm animals (chickens, ducks, peacocks and more) and will experience nature walks where they will use found objects in their art.  The final class will offer the students an opportunity to have a piece they created Raku fired and a party to finish the fun.
*** Fridays, July 9th-August 13th   12noon-2pm
*** $100.00/child         $75.00/parent of child attending class
(parent participation not necessary for child to attend, but a fun experience for both)(no open studio time offered with this class series)

Natural Beauty-Art Nouveau
An intensive workshop learning creating and experiencing history and nature-inspired art...
Learn about and experience a part of history at the 1890's farm estate "Fernwood Farm" the beautiful home of Khnemu Studio.  Students will learn about the "arts and crafts" movement.  They will create their own "art nouveau" nature-inspired work, then participate in both a pit firing and Raku firing to finish their  work.
Learn how to relax and enjoy, by experiencing the peace of nature. Eat your lunch on the wrap-around porch or  take a break on the hammock situated between two 100-yr old maple trees, after a day of firing.  This week long workshop is several different learning experiences all in one workshop.  Go home with several pieces you created, and hopefully a new or better appreciation of nature, history and art.  Students are responsible for their own lodging and food.  Several B&B's are near by or bring your camping gear and stay at the farm.
*** August 16th-21st (9am-???daily)
*** $675.00/ student

Christmas Creation Workshop
A two part workshop where you will create your own hand-made unique decorative angel.   Then come back for the 2nd session where you will Raku fire your creation.  Each student will leave with their own one-of-a-kind decorative angel.
*** Saturday Nov.6th/Saturday Nov. 20th   1pm-until done each session
*** $100/student

15th Annual Blue Coast Artists Fall Tour of Studios
www.bluecoastartists.com 
A group of 8 unique rural studios host their annual Fall Tour of Studios event.  Free to the public.  Demonstrations and refreshments provided.  Demonstrations include, but not limited to:  glass-blowing, Raku-firing, paper-making, wheel-throwing, flame-working, and more.
*** October  2nd & 3rd, 2004     Saturday and Sunday   10am-6pm

Khnemu Studio's Spring Open House
Come and view the newest  work created by Dawn.  Free to the public.  Refreshments provided.  Several of the Blue Coast Artists will also host an open house this same weekend.
*** May 29th & 30th    Saturday and Sunday   10am-5pm

Blue Coast Artists Holiday Open House
Come and enjoy a unique holiday shopping experience.  Free to the public.  Refreshments provided.    www.bluecoastartists.com
*** November 26th, 27th & 28th   Friday, Saturday and Sunday   10am-6pm

 

Contact studio if you would like any more information or have questions on any classes offered.


Khnemu studio is looking for an artist who is willing to trade work time (cleaning etc. at studio) for open studio use at Khnemu Studio.  Contact studio for details.

 

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