Spring 2015 class schedule!

Let’s blow the winter away! Art Farm is back from hibernation ready for the Spring classes. This time, we offer a trial workshop that introduces Japanese culture, and a two weekend class for you who are eager for more. Please check them out! Do you have something else you would lke to make? Our “One day handbuild- ing class” is open for you, too! No experience necessary! 

One day group handbuilding classes 
March 2nd ~ June 13th/ 2015     

You can make an unique handmade gift that you would never be able to buy in the store for somebody special. You can use your very own tableware for a get together. You can decorate your house with an art piece you made. It’s not only what you make that is special, but the experience itself will be priceless! A great activity for family and friends. There is no theme, just bring your ideas! 

Monday-Friday 9:30-11:30, 1:00- 3:00, 3:30-5:30 

Saturday 1:00-3:00

Minimum 2 people, 6 people maximum $25 per person
2lbs of clay, glaze, firing fee included $10 for each additional 2 lbs of clay 

Please send me (Momoko Cotter) an email to register including your name and two choices of what date and time you would like. I will let you know if your requested time is open or occupied, and get back to you as soon as possible with more information. 


Handbuilding Workshop

We also offer workshops! But don’t wait, the table is 6 people maximum! 

Workshops will run if 2 or more people sign up. All classes are $25 person and include 2lbs of clay, glaze, and firing fee unless it’s listed. +$10 for additional 2 lbs of clay. 

One day Workshop
✿Mug with lid
It’s not quite spring yet. Keep your hot drink around in your very own mug with lid. 

Saturday,  March 7th    
9:30-11:30 

✿ Ceramic spoons and scoops    

What do you need spoon for? Flour, coffee beans, suger and salt. How about little colander spoon for olives? We can make as many as you need in time! 

Saturday,  March 21st    
9:30-11:30 

✿ Tea cup and saucer    

Are you a tea person? This will make your tea time way more special!    

Saturday,  March 28th    
9:30-11:30 

✿ Bottle   

Bottle for oil and vineger, or your own wiskey bottle. It will look nice just as a room decoration and with a flower, too. 

Saturday,  April 25th    

9:30-11:30 

✿ Condements jar    

Suger, salt, honey. You can make one of the must have items on the table by yourself. 

Saturday,  May 9th    
9:30-11:30 

✿ Ceramic caolander/ Berry bowl    

Get ready for the berry harvest? Let’s make a pretty ceramic colander to go directly on the table. 

Saturday,  May 16th    
9:30-11:30 

✿ Fuurin (Japanese wind chime)    

This is the season for Japanese hanging wind chime called Fuurin. Delightful sound played by wind is calming. Here is a link to website you can learn about Fuurin little bit. 

Saturday,  May 23rd    
9:30-11:30 

✿ Pet bowl    

One of a kind original pet bowl for your buddy!    

Saturday,  June 6th    
9:30-11:30 

✿ Clock   

Clock is something to catch your eye often in your room. Let’s make a unique functional decoration. Clock parts are provided.

$35 person include 3lbs of clay, glaze, firing fee, and clock parts.    

Saturday,  June 13th    
9:30-11:30 

Two days Workshop
✿ Teapot   

It’s not as difficult as you imagine! We will use two days for this workshop, so we won’t rush. We will make body and parts on day 1, attach them and decorate on day 2. Make sure you have both days available!! 
$45 person for two days include 3lbs of clay, glaze, and firing fee.    

Saturday, April 11th 
Saturday, April 18th
9:30-11:30 

✿ Japanese food and tableware : Noodle bowl    

Are you interested in adding a new repertoire recipe? How about Japanese food? We will have a Udon (soup noodle)! Day 1: We will make a large soup bowl. I will finish firing pieces by Day 2 the cooking day so we can eat food in our own special bowls! Make sure you have both days available. You can learn about Udon here. 

$45 person for two days include 2lbs of clay, and cooking ingredients. 4 people maximum 

Saturday, May 2nd 9:30-11:30
Saturday, May 30th 11:00-1:00 

Please register by a week before the class is scheduled to begin.

**classes are for all ages** 
**Cancelation may occar due to inclement weather.** 
**kids ages 8 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult** 
**Please allow a month to finish firing and processing. If you intend to make your piece as a gift, please keep this time schedule in mind. ** 

Registration and questions:
email: artfarm.barnard@gmail.com (preferred) 
phone: 660-652-3065

Instructor: Momoko Usami (Cotter)    

After this session I will continue update new workshops/ class schedules on this blog: http://albinoleviathan.blogspot.com  and Facebook page: “Momoko Usami Ceramics”. 

Group class

Family class with two years old dater. It was first time that I had this young customer in the class. She was very patient and creative! 

家族クラスしました。２歳の小さなお客さんが来るのは初めて。時間いっぱい走り回らずにがんばりました。えらい！

 Father and daughter worked together. And here is their precious collaboration!
父＆娘のチームワークの結晶！

Candle holders

Making candle holders, and get ready for Holidays!

きたるホリデー用のキャンドルホルダーのクラス。

We made both tea light candle holders and candle stands. The light shine through is really pretty. 

ろうそく立てとキャンドルホルダーの両方を作った。

 Have a great time with families, everyone!　良いお年を！

Group class: warm soup for cold day

Soup bowls and shakers! One of the soup bowl have a cracker holder.

Group classes: making gift for family