Community Calendar

Why We Are Made to Hate China, Part I

Tuesday, April 28, 6-8 p.m. at The Other Side, 2011 Genesee St., Utica, NY

This lecture is part of the monthly “The People’s Classroom” series at The Other Side.
The program is free and open to the public. Donations gratefully accepted. Explore more information on this and other events at The Other Side.

In this eight-week series, students will learn the foundational skills for throwing pots on the wheel. They will learn centering, basic throwing techniques, trimming, glazing, and more to begin their journey with clay. While this class is geared toward beginners, students who have some introductory skills that they wish to expand on are welcome. Price includes 25 pounds of clay, access to the clay studio outside of class, and use of community tools and glazes.

In this eight-week series, students will learn the foundational skills for throwing pots on the wheel. They will learn centering, basic throwing techniques, trimming, glazing, and more to begin their journey with clay. While this class is geared toward beginners, students who have some introductory skills that they wish to expand on are welcome. Price includes 25 pounds of clay, access to the clay studio outside of class, and use of community tools and glazes.

Learn how to sculpt organic forms with wool during this two-day, wet felting intensive with fiber artist Mallory Zondag. You will learn a variety of wet felting techniques for creating flowers, leaves, stems, stamens and how to connect all of these elements to form realistic floral forms. We will also cover how to bring needle felting, stitching and beading into your felting work. All levels.

Learn how to sculpt organic forms with wool during this two-day, wet felting intensive with fiber artist Mallory Zondag. You will learn a variety of wet felting techniques for creating flowers, leaves, stems, stamens and how to connect all of these elements to form realistic floral forms. We will also cover how to bring needle felting, stitching and beading into your felting work. All levels.

Why We Are Made to Hate China, Part II

Tuesday, May 5, 6-8 p.m. at The Other Side, 2011 Genesee St., Utica, NY

This lecture is part of the monthly “The People’s Classroom” series at The Other Side.
The program is free and open to the public. Donations gratefully accepted. Explore more information on this and other events at The Other Side.

In this eight-week series, students will learn the foundational skills for throwing pots on the wheel. They will learn centering, basic throwing techniques, trimming, glazing, and more to begin their journey with clay. While this class is geared toward beginners, students who have some introductory skills that they wish to expand on are welcome. Price includes 25 pounds of clay, access to the clay studio outside of class, and use of community tools and glazes.

In this eight-week series, students will learn the foundational skills for throwing pots on the wheel. They will learn centering, basic throwing techniques, trimming, glazing, and more to begin their journey with clay. While this class is geared toward beginners, students who have some introductory skills that they wish to expand on are welcome. Price includes 25 pounds of clay, access to the clay studio outside of class, and use of community tools and glazes.

Join us for a 6-week series to learn all about wheel throwing! In this class, students will cover the full process of creating on a potter’s wheel. Students will also learn about glazes. Class will include demonstrations, guidance, and fun. No prior experience is needed, and all levels of experience are welcome. Let’s get messy!

Let’s have some fun with a needle and thread! This class will be an introduction to hand sewing (a necessary skill) and basic sewing machine skills. Students will have the opportunity to let their creativity shine while designing and sewing embellished bookmarks, postcards, and journal covers. We will end the session with a personalized apron. So, are you ready to go on a sewing adventure?