Art Farm is back from break! We are ready to assist your creative
needs. We have classes for boys and girls who are out of
school to enjoy, too! We also have a few slab making classes
this time. Please check them out! Do you have something
else you would like to make? Our “One day handbuilding
class” is open for you! No experience necessary.
One day group handbuilding classes
You can make a unique handmade gift for somebody special that you would never be able to buy in the store. 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
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
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
Examples.
Handbuilding Workshop
May 20th ~ Aug. 12th/ 2016
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.
✿ Making a mask
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.
✿ Making a mask
Funny face, scary face, monster face, bird face, whatever face you can imagine! Fun project for kids, too.
Saturday, May 20th
9:30-11:30
9:30-11:30
Examples.
✿ Jomon flower pot
We will make a ower pot using a technique antient Japanese used to decolate their pots. We will start from making texture tool with ropes. The name Jomon comes from this.
We will make a ower pot using a technique antient Japanese used to decolate their pots. We will start from making texture tool with ropes. The name Jomon comes from this.
Saturday, May 27th
9:30-11:30 
These are some ideas.
✿ Stamp making
These are some ideas.
✿ Leaf pattern
Saturday, June 17th
9:30- 11:30
✿ Mug cup
We will make stamps out of clay. After they are red they will work great to make one of a kind Mishima patterns on your clay pieces. There will be some slab making classes later on for you to try your stamps! Of course you can usem them in other handbuilding class, too!
Saturday, June 3rd
9:30-11:30
✿ Leaf pattern
Green green green. Did you know you can use your favorite leaf to decorate your clay piece? Bring some leaves with you and let’s try!
$40 per person 5lb of clay, glaze, ring fee included
9:30- 11:30
Examples.
✿ Mug cup
You need a mug cup on any season. We will make an original mug that fits nicely in your hand.
Saturday, June 24th
9:30-11:30
✿ Sake set (evening class)
Some ideas.
✿Mug and bowl from flat
Examples
✿ Name plate
Saturday, July 22nd
9:30-11:30
Cold sake on a hot night ts perfect. We will make a sake bottle and Ocyoko (small cups) to go with it, so you can enjoy cold or warm sake as you like when it’s done. Taste of sake provided.
Saturday, July 1st
7:00-9:00
Some ideas.
✿Mug and bowl from flat
This is another slab making class. We will use a paper pattern to build up
to a mug and/or bowl shape.
$35 per person 4lb of clay, glaze, firing fee included
Saturday, July 15th
9:30-11:30
Examples
✿ Name plate
Original name plate for your home’s entrance to welcome your family, on your room’s door to shut out your little brother, or on the mailbox to greet the mailman.
Saturday, July 22nd
9:30-11:30
These are some ideas.
✿ My favorite animal
Two day workshop
✿ Marionette
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. **
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”.
We will make animal shapes from a slab of clay. Unlike Origami piece,
enjoy the exibility of clay.
Saturday, July 29th
9:30-11:30
Example.
Two day workshop
✿ Marionette
Tink tink tink. Everytime it moves it makes a delightful sound. We will make a marionette with clay. This is a two day workshop. Make sure you have both days available.
Day 1: Make body parts and color them. I will finish ring pieces by Day 2.
Day 2: Connect the red pieces. Please bring sticks for the control bar.
$40 person for two days include 2lbs of clay
Day1
Day2
Saturday, July 8th
9:30-11:30Day2
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
email: artfarm.barnard@gmail.com (preferred)
phone: 660-652-3065
After this session I will continue update new workshops/ class schedules on this blog: http://albinoleviathan.blogspot.com and Facebook page: “Momoko Usami Ceramics”.
