Ceramics with Diane

This is the second firing of this session- these pieces have been glazed, to be fired this weekend. I’ll post the dramatic after picture- so you can see the magic for yourselves

Getting ready for the first firing

From the classroom

Hey Current ceramic families! There will be no classes held tomorrow 9/28/21 because I’m in San Diego celebrating my grandson’s 3rd birthday Classes resume on Thursday, 9/30!

Ceramic classes begin September 7th! Are you ready to play in the mud? This is a low stress, highly enjoyable class for grades 2-12. ... Parents- if you’d like to join the class, that is an option as well. Studio is located on Neighborhood Church campus in Chico.

Ceramic Families & students! I’m now reenrolled as a vendor for Core, South Sutter, & Sequoia Grove (formerly Inspire Charter.) Classes begin after Labor Day and I’m beginning to sign up students. Send me a message if you’re interested or needing more information

Ceramic classes are starting up again!! Class times are available Tuesdays or Thursdays, starting after Labor Day. Please contact me if you’re interested

I’ve missed teaching ceramics! I’m looking in to the requirements for teaching in person this fall through Core, Inspire, South Sutter and home schooling families. I’m hopeful that classes will resume in September... Check in here for updates

Here is current information for classes being held through May 2020. Ceramics with Diane SPRING SCHEDULE... Classes are offered to students in Chico. All classes are mixed grade & ability. We have lots of fun! No experience necessary Current open ceramic classes are: Tuesday 10, 11, 1, and 3:30 Wednesday at 11 Thursday at 10 or 3:30 (I’m willing to start a class on Thursday at 11 or 2:00, if I have at least 3 students.) Cost for classes: 6 weeks(one hour per week)- $125 12 weeks (or 12 hours) $175 By the class (if you want to start, but a current session is already underway) $20.00/class *Missed classes can be made up at any of my other classes *It is possible to still have a 12 week session and to make up the classes missed so far. You may also sign up for two classes back to back & have a two hour class for 6 weeks. If you have any other questions, please feel free to call me: (530) 680-1320.

Wall-hangings: Owls!! It amazes me to see the creativity & individuality of each one

Hi there! It has been a long time since I have communicated with my ceramic families. I have missed teaching ceramics SO much!! All the wonderful students, the creativity, the joy of sharing, the wonder of seeing how the pieces really turned out-all things I miss! I had hoped that our low Covid numbers in Chico would allow us to meet in small groups before school was officially out. That has not been the case.... When the shelter in place order started, I transitioned from teaching home-school (high school) 3 days a week to 5 days a week- so my life has been really full & busy! But- this Friday is our last day of school, and then my schedule opens up. I plan to spend next Monday & Tuesday (5/25 & 26) in the ceramics room, from 9 until 3. I still have so many of your lovely completed pieces, pieces that need glazing and projects still wrapped- damp clay, in the classroom. I would like to get your pieces to you I am inviting you to come by the classroom Monday or Tuesday to see what is here that might belong to you. This can look different for different students, depending on how careful you are being.(Nothing in the room has been touched since early March, so the room is safe.) If you are using extreme caution (possibly living with someone who is at high risk), let me know ASAP and I will have you come first- perhaps even this weekend. Obviously, if you are not feeling well or know you have been recently exposed to any illness, please don’t come. We can make other plans when you are well. How I see things happening: Completed projects: Your visit can be as quick & simple as picking up your finished pieces, and hopefully identifying unfinished pieces that are yours. Fired, unglazed pieces: Bisque ware can be identified & set aside to glaze in the fall, or alternately, taken home so that you can paint them with acrylic. Or- you may choose to glaze them, outside, sitting on the lawn.(All brushes to be washed after use in hot, soapy water) Once fired, I will hold another open house for pick up. Unfinished, damp clay- Wrapped clay projects can be: 1) recycled back in to clay balls 2) completed on the lawn, then left with me to dry. I will fire them to be glazed at another open house or in the fall. 3)Taken home with you to be finished at home. We can discuss options for firing these. My plan is to teach ceramics in the fall. If you think you’d like to sign up, I’d be happy to start class lists. I’ve heard from the church that my room may not be available after December, (depending on how the reopening of normal life & church gathering goes.) If the room is no longer available, then I will consider what might be possible. That is all out of my control....so, for now, I can plan on classes in September as long as classes are allowed to take place

Here is current information for classes being held through May 2020. Ceramics with Diane SPRING SCHEDULE... Classes are offered to students in Chico. All classes are mixed grade & ability. We have lots of fun! No experience necessary Current open ceramic classes are: Tuesday 10, 11, 1, and 3:30 Wednesday at 11 Thursday at 10 or 3:30 (I’m willing to start a class on Thursday at 11 or 2:00, if I have at least 3 students.) Cost for classes: 6 weeks(one hour per week)- $125 12 weeks (or 12 hours) $175 By the class (if you want to start, but a current session is already underway) $20.00/class *Missed classes can be made up at any of my other classes *It is possible to still have a 12 week session and to make up the classes missed so far. You may also sign up for two classes back to back & have a two hour class for 6 weeks. If you have any other questions, please feel free to call me: (530) 680-1320.

Wall-hangings: Owls!! It amazes me to see the creativity & individuality of each one

Some awesome creativity this week in ceramics These are all in process- drying now, to be fired in the kiln next week. (Maybe this week I’ll remember to take some pictures of the students as they’re working(!)

Ceramic classes start up again TOMORROW There is still room in most classes. Give me a call if you’re interested- It’s not too late to come have fun with us!... Parents- if you’re looking to have some one on one creative time with your child- you are welcome to come as well! Call me for more information.

Parent/child ceramic class option I’m opening up the 10 am classes on Tuesday and Thursday to parents who would like to join their child for an hour of creative clay experience. Classes start on the 7th of January. There are 6 week or 12 week class options. I am a vendor for Inspire & Core. Classes are taught in Chico. Message me if you’re interested!

Ceramics classes start up again on January 7th. Classes forming!

Can I make up for lost time??? There are some great children’s projects that were made during the fall 2019 session. So much funSuch creativity... Here are a few that I captured on my phone- I hope to do a better job getting more faces & projects up to share next session.. (Which starts January 7th)

Ceramic classes start next week!! Call me if you have any questions. (530-680-1320) Below is a map of the church campus showing the room’s location!

While on Orcas Island, I visited Orcas Island Pottery. What a wonderful place to go shopping & to get inspired to create! I saw so many examples of beauty & skill, expressions of elegance as well as whimsy & humor