September 09 - December 02, 2025
Ceramics: Intro/Beginning
BBAC Campus
1516 South Cranbrook Road Birmingham, MI 48009
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Ceramics: Intro/BeginningInstructor: Tom CaycedoDesigned for students with little or no prior experience, this class provides an introduction to the art of working with clay! The focus will be on developing basic skills in hand-building, wheel-throwing, and glazing. Along the way, students will learn about the tools & materials used, studio etiquette, safety precautions, and how to manage their workspace. This class includes additional open studio time, 25 pounds of clay, and firing and glazing supplies. If you are a new student, please bring a basicpottery tool kit which can be purchased at Amazon, Blick Art Materials, or Michael’s.
Intro / Level 1Tuesdays, September 9 – December 26:30 pm – 9:30 pm, 13 sessions$439 Members, $479 Guests$102 Materials/Studio Fee
Ceramic Arts Materials List
Basic Materials to bring to class:
- Basic Pottery Tool Kit (sold on Amazon.com or Blick.com)
- Apron (or wear something that can get dirty)
- Small plastic bucket
- Rags
- Gloves
- Dust mask
BBAC Ceramics Studio Policies/Procedures
Ceramics students are required to follow all department policies and procedures.
BBAC ceramics classes and open studios are intended to introduce and further the education experience, and are not intended to take the place of a personal studio and/or production studio. Students may not bring in work created outside of the BBAC to be bisque-fired, glazed, or glaze-fired at the BBAC.
Purchasing Extra Clay at the BBAC
One 25 lb. bag of clay is included with your class. BBAC offers the service of purchasing
additional clay (one bag at a time) at the beginning of your class time.
• Purchase limit is two, 25 lb. bags per term
• Each 25 lb. bag of Wheat Stone is $21
• Each 25 lb. bag of Porcelain is $24
Ceramics Open Studio - No Instruction
Open Studio time is available for current term students registered for a ceramics class of 12 hours or more. Open studios begin the second week of classes and end the week before the term ends. Students can sign up beginning the first week of classes and throughout the term on a rotation basis.
Course Medium
Ceramic Arts
Location
Studio 9/Ceramics at BBAC Campus
Instructor
Thomas Caycedo
September 09 - December 02, 2025TuesdayAdd to calendar
Ages 18-255 · Co-Ed
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