Handbuilding Ceramics: Hanging Planters
Handbuilding Ceramics: Hanging Planters
Date and Time: Four consecutive Mondays: October 26, November 2, November 9, and November 16
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Teaching Artist: Tara Weber
Cost: $165 for all four sessions
Create your own hanging planter in this four-part handbuilding ceramics class with teaching artist Tara Weber! Students will learn foundational handbuilding techniques, working with slabs and coils to sculpt unique planters. The first two sessions will focus on building the form, and the third session will be dedicated to glazing. During the final class, students will complete their creations by adding the provided plants and hanging rope.
Please allow 4–5 weeks for your work to be completed. Our Kiln Tech, Jynell Dimalanta, will reach out via email to schedule your pickup
This four week course is scheduled on four consecutive Mondays: October 26, November 2, November 9 & November 16, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
This class is for ages 16 and over. The cost of this class is $165 per person. All skill levels are welcome and all materials are provided. Preregistration is required and space is limited. The course will be held inside the Cole Creativity Center located at 123 N 10th St, Santa Paula, CA. Free parking is available directly behind the building and students may enter through the front or back door.
Questions? Please call the Museum at (805) 525-5554 ext. 104 or email creativity@santapaulaartmuseum.org.
*Please note: Long nails can make working with clay frustrating. We recommend trimming your nails down before attending class. Clay is also very messy, so please dress in clothing you don’t mind getting stained and covered in clay. You are welcome to bring an apron and towel/rag for wiping your hands throughout the process. Long hair must be pulled back as a safety precaution.
About Our Teaching Artist:
Tara Weber is a local ceramic artist who focuses on wheel thrown pottery. She started her discovery of clay at Ventura College where she completed her Associates of Art degree. She spent two years studying at SFSU. While there, she worked on campus teaching young children at the onsite preschool. During her years of study, she worked for a local pottery production company known as Heath Ceramics. Inspired by the pottery production she returned back to Ventura, CA. Living here she was able to open her own business selling hand made art and teaching private lessons. She continued her education taking courses in business and ceramics at CSUCI. Her experiences allowed her to then teach classes at local art centers. Nowadays, she continues to create functional wheel thrown work perfect for everyday use and she enjoys being inspired by a diverse group of artists that allow her to continue learning and growing.
Student Testimonials:
“This class was informative yet fun, Tara is an excellent communicator. I enjoyed the class very much.”