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Raku: A Night of Instant Gratification
Come to KC Clay Guild to see your pottery fired in the Japanese technique of RAKU!
We are currently planning our Fall Raku Night. Our next event will take place on Saturday, October 13th. Click here to see details of past events!
2nd Wednesday WorkshopSecond Wednesday Workshops take place the second Wednesday of the month. They start at 7PM and typically last until 8:30-9PM. Click HERE to go to the WORKSHOP page to find out more!
June 13th...artists critique.
Bring one or two pots to be critiqued by the rest of the group. Don't be intimidated...there will be handouts and a mediator to help all participants in this process. Summer Ceramics for Young Artists~KC Clay Guild will offer 2 week sessions of 4 classes (T & Th or M & W) taught by Art educators. Our sessions are focused on fun & creative themes that let students express themselves creatively.
Wheel throwing...Mondays and Wednesdays...1-3 Paul Storms, instructor Handbuilding...Tuesdays and Thursdays...1-3 members- $75.00 non-members-$85.00 Handbuliding sessions: Every Tuesday and Thursday for 2 weeks (4 classes total)
1-3 PM Dates: June 5-15 or June 19-29 PINCHING OUT NATURE-students will use a variety of forming techniques to create a works of Art. Emphasis will be on hand building clay forms and using textures to create animal sculptures and simple, functional vessels. Kent Waters, instructor July 10-20 FOOD- this session will focus on what you like to eat'! Students will use a variety of handbuilding techniques to create 'food' sculptures and food related vessels. Susan Speck, instructor July 24-Aug. 3 ANIMALS- this session will concentrate on our furry and feathered friends. A variety of handbuilding techniques will be used to create animal related sculpture and vessels. Susan Speck instructor |
MAY 201219 exhibit opening, "Kent Waters:Functional
Ceramics, Twisted and Pinched" , 5-9 pm 28 CLOSED (Monday, Memorial Day) June 2012 1 deadline for entries...TBN 2012 1 Kent Waters show closing 6 Board Meeting: 7pm 13 2WW...Artists Critique...7pm 
See below for details on how YOU can sponsor an award or make a donation to this once a year event!
Teabowl National Purchase Awards and Donations
KCCG is seeking sponosrships for the Teabowl National 2012.
Any person or business can sponsor a donation and/or a purchase award. Check out the application on the Teabowl National link by clicking on the teabowl above. NEW EVENING CLASS!
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Enrolling Now!Classes have no start and stop date unless they are 'special skills' classes. Please see the class schedule and contact KCCG for space availability and details. Class size is limited! More information available on the "Adult Classes" page or the "Childrens' Classes" page.
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Groupon Users
To redeem your groupon, please call the guild at (816) 363-1373. For additional information. See the below schedule for available class times.
Volunteers Needed
There are always projects needing volunteers at The Guild! Call to find out what you can help with!
(Check out our most recent projects: Fan Installation and sizing up the new kiln!)
(Check out our most recent projects: Fan Installation and sizing up the new kiln!)
Melynda Steard, Paul Storms and Brian Klapmeyer seen gazing at the the Father Jim White kiln before dismantling
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Melynda Steward 'measuring' a new vent space in the kiln room
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Brian Klapmeyer and Thomas Nunnick sizing up the new kiln bought from Father White
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Our MissionWe are a non-profit, all volunteer run organization with a mission: To provide a supportive environment in which the clay community can meet, share knowledge, experience, and promote public awareness of the ceramic arts and foster creative and economic growth.
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The Guild is for Everyone!People of all ages and skill levels are welcome at the KC Clay Guild. If you have always wanted to try making things out of clay, we have very affordable options to get you started. At the KC Clay Guild, you have access to our studio and all the tools and equipment that the pro's have but without spending thousands of dollars! For as little as $10.00 (during FUN NIGHTS ) you can be on your way to making beautiful ceramic works of art! Making pottery is a great stress reliever so come on down today and join in the fun of ceramic arts!
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Family Fun Nights!Join us every Friday and Saturday night from 6-10 for our Family Fun Night!
Free studio time for members and only $5 for the evening for non-members! Bring the kids, brings a date, bring a friend...come by yourself and make new friends! |
Hours of OperationM-Th 10 AM - 9 PM
F&Sa 10 AM - 10 PM Sun 1 PM - 5 PM |
The KC Clay Guild means:
New Skills - Classes Indoor & Outdoor Events 'Fun Nights' - Exhibits Volunteering - Friends! |
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 We acknowledge and thank Missouri Arts Council for the grant awarded KC Clay Guild. This grant will be used to send to Board members to the annual conference of the National Council on the Education of the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) in Seattle, Washington. The Board members attended lectures and workshops to learn valuable information in reducing gas usage during reduction firing, electric firing techniques and glaze alteration. With these changes, KCCG plans to continue to reduce its carbon footprint through various types of recycling, insulating and energy usage. |
Thanks to Bracker's Good Earth Clays, Inc. for their generous sponsorship of a 'Teabowl National 2012' purchase award and corporate sponsorship of the event.
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