this 4-week course meets
Tuesday, October 6, 13, 20, & 27
from 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Castles? Dragons? Clay? What could be a better combination? This fall kids ages 7 to 12 can create a magical castle of their own design-complete with its very own guardian dragon! Students will learn basic hand built ceramic skills, and create their architectural marvels using real kiln fired clay and glazes. From pinching, coiling and hollowing out, be prepared to unleash your creativity, develop your ceramic chops and have a blast as Castles and Dragons become a reality! Course fees include all materials, instruction and firing costs. All levels of experience welcome.
Ages 7-12
** Supplies Included **
** $25 Supply Fee Included in Registration Fee**
Class Fee: Members: $225; Non-Members: $250
Location: The Art House at 320 N Columbia St in Downtown Covington
About Jane
Jane Hill is a local artist and art teacher with years of experience teaching students of all ages. She holds an MFA in Painting from Pratt Institute of Art, and now works primarily in ceramic sculpture and drawing. In addition to teaching in the St. Tammany Talented Art Program, from which she has recently retired, Jane has taught at the New Orleans Museum of Art, Baltimore Clayworks, The Clay Center of New Orleans, and for two years was the lead art teacher at the Headwaters Montessori School in Austin, Texas. Her own art has earned grants from the Joan Mitchell Foundation, The Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Foundation, and the Louisiana Division of the Arts. She was selected as a “Restoration Resident” artist at A Studio in the Woods-A Program of Tulane University, and completed a residency at Watershed Center of the Ceramic Arts with a “Kiln God” scholarship. Jane has taught adult/college art courses at Maryland Institute College of Art, Towson University, Southern University at New Orleans, Delgado Community College and the University of New Orleans as well as at The St. Tammany Art Association. She is thrilled to be returning to the Art House once more!