Press Release: 09/15/08

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE/OPPORTUNITY FOR COVERAGE

TO: All News Directors

MEDIA CONTACT:
Cjala Surratt
P: 315.442.2943
F: 315.442.2972
E: casurrat@syr.edu
URL: www.communityfolkartcenter.org

COMMUNITY FOLK ART CENTER (CFAC)

Ceramic Hand Building Class

Instructor: Eunjung Shin Vargas
Course: 10 Weeks
Date: September 17, 2008
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30p.m.
Address: 805 East Genesee Street – Syracuse, NY 13210

Registration:
Course Cost: $100

Registration: Deposit: $60 (non refundable)
Total: $160
Full payment is due by September 17th, 2008
Registration Contact: 315-442-2230 or cfac@syr.edu

Learn how to make pots without the wheel! All skill levels are welcome. Your instructor Eunjung Shin Vargas will explore general hand building techniques including, slabs, pinching, coils and molds. Both functional pottery and creative small sculpture is encouraged. Demonstrations and individualized instruction will be provided and students may work at their own pace. Beginning students will learn the fundamentals of clay prep, hand building and glazing. Experienced students will refine skills and work on more complex forms. At the end of the course you will be able to keep all the pieces you have created. A great outlet for a creative mind that doesn't mind getting a bit muddy.

NOTE: This course involves some potentially messy processes so you are advised to wear comfortable clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting dirty. Long pants are suggested; please DO NOT wear flip-flops, hand accessories or flowing shirtsleeves.

Class Schedule:
September 17, 24
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
November 5, 12, 19

The Community Folk Art Center is a program of the African American Studies Department in the College of Arts & Sciences at Syracuse University and
is supported in part with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts.
805 East Genesee Street  :: Syracuse New York  13210  ::  (315) 442-2230  ::  FAX: (315) 442-297
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