Randall
Museum
Teen & Adult Classes, Spring 2012
Registration for Randall Museum members begins February 25th at 10 am, and on
March 3rd for the general public.
CERAMICS
The Randall Museum ceramics studio is one of the few places in the city where the
public can take ceramics classes. Our roomy studio, with its stunning location
overlooking San Francisco and the Bay, offers students the opportunity to use
both electric and kick wheels. All work is bisque-fired in our new,
state-of-the-art electric kiln. The studio has both high- and low-fire glaze
firing capabilities. Look for exciting new classes for adults and children, as
well as our ongoing community favorites.
General Potter's Wheel
Want to learn the potter's wheel or increase your pottery
skills? This class will stress the fundamentals of throwing, from wedging to centering, and forming the walls of the pot.
Students will begin by throwing bowls and progress at their own pace to more
advanced forms such as vases and plates. $25
material fee payable to Randall Museum Friends. Instructor: Andrew
Kontrabecki
|
COURSE |
DAY |
DATE |
TIME |
AGE |
FEE |
MEETINGS |
|
25389 |
TH |
3/15 - 5/24 |
7:00 - 9:45 pm |
16 and up |
$245/$250 |
10 |
No Class 4/19.
Adult Ceramics
From the Potter’s wheel to slab construction and hand building, there are
various ways to express one’s self in clay. A great opportunity for any level
of experience. Beginner? Years of experience? Come on over! All work will be
glazed with high-fire glazes and fired in our high-fire kiln. $25 material fee
payable to Randall Museum Friends. Instructor: Andrew Kontrabecki
|
COURSE # |
DAY |
DATE |
TIME |
AGE |
FEE |
MEETINGS |
|
25390 |
TU |
3/13 - 5/22 |
7:00 - 9:45 pm |
16 and up |
$245/$250 |
10 |
Adult Exploration in Ceramics
Bring your curiosity and inspiration, and explore your creativity through clay
in a social and supportive environment! This class welcomes people of all
skill levels and interests to make both functional and non-functional ceramics.
We will cover various useful techniques; from hand building and wheel throwing,
and surface decorations and glazing options, while discussing ideas and
inspirations. The instructor will also work with more advanced students to
explore and develop their own techniques and projects. $25 material fee
payable to Randall Museum Friends. Instructor: Tomoko Nakazato
|
COURSE # |
DAY |
DATE |
TIME |
AGE |
FEE |
MEETINGS |
|
25393 |
M |
4/2 - 5/21 |
7:00 - 9:45 pm |
16 and up |
$195/$200 |
8 |
Adult Clay Sculpture - Wheel & Hand Building
It is a lot of fun to create ceramic sculptures, whether wheel thrown, hand
built, functional or non-functional! This class
welcomes people of all skill levels and introduces an approach to ceramics as
sculpture. In both functional and non-fucntional constructions, the
sculptural approach to making ceramics helps you bring out uniqueness and style
in your creation. Starting with a basic handling of clay, we
will cover various hand building and wheel techniques, surface decorations, and many ideas
that deal with sculptural and design concerns. We may also find ourselves
having conversations about ideas, inspiration and creative process, such as how
to fuse functional form with sculptural elements. $25 material
fee payable to Randall Museum Friends. Instructor: Tomoko
Nakazato
|
COURSE # |
DAY |
DATE |
TIME |
AGE |
FEE |
MEETINGS |
|
25391 |
W |
4/4 - 5/23 |
7 - 9:45 pm |
16 and up |
$195/$200 |
8 |
Ceramics Open Studio
This is an opportunity for more experienced ceramicists to pursue their own
projects in our ceramics studio under moderate supervision. Prerequisites:
Successful completion of one adult ceramics class or General Potter's Wheel
class plus instructor approval. $25 material fee payable to Randall Museum Friends.
Students who have not met prerequisites will be withdrawn and charged a 20%
refund processing fee.
Instructor: Andrew Kontrabecki
|
COURSE # |
DAY |
DATE |
TIME |
AGE |
FEE |
MEETINGS |
|
25392 |
Sa |
3/17 - 5/19 |
3 - 5 pm |
16 and up |
$117/$122 |
9 |
No class 4/21.
WOODWORKING
Woodworking Safety Orientation
This class is a pre-requisite and must be taken with your first
Zen & Sawdust woodworking class. You will tour the entire shop and see a demonstration of each
machine in operation. You will receive a good overview of what each machine does
and learn about the individual hazards associated with each machine. Free
refreshers are available to returning students. Instructor: TBA
|
COURSE # |
DAY |
DATE |
TIME |
AGE |
FEE |
MEETINGS |
|
25267 |
M |
3/12 only |
7:00 - 9:30 pm |
16 and up |
$20/$25 |
1 |
OR
|
COURSE # |
DAY |
DATE |
TIME |
AGE |
FEE |
MEETINGS |
|
25268 |
Th |
3/15 only |
7:00 - 9:30 pm |
16 and up |
$20/$25 |
1 |
Zen & Sawdust: Tables
Our beginning woodworking classes introduce the tools, techniques and
machinery used for cabinetmaking. We also introduce students to the properties
of wood, and the differences between common species of hardwoods and softwoods.
Small classes mean students learn the basic skills and also grasp how design and
craftsmanship interrelate in a very practical way. Classes are centered on
specific projects which have a basic theme for each session. Projects vary from
small pieces of furniture like end tables to jewelry boxes. Each student can
interpret the session's theme in a way that suits his or her own design sense.
Making furniture involves combining knowledge of the material, knowledge of the
tools and machines, and a sense of form and three-dimensional design.
$50 material fee to instructor. Prerequisite: Woodworking Safety
Orientation. Students who fail to complete the prerequisites will be
withdrawn and charged a 20% refund processing fee. Instructor: Tim
O’Mahoney
|
COURSE # |
DAY |
DATE |
TIME |
AGE |
FEE |
MEETINGS |
|
25269 |
M |
3/19 - 5/21 |
6:30 - 9:30 pm |
16 and up |
$235/$240 |
10 |
OR
Zen & Sawdust: Fine Boxes
Our beginning woodworking classes introduce the tools, techniques and
machinery used for cabinetmaking. We also introduce students to the properties
of wood, and the differences between common species of hardwoods and softwoods.
Small classes mean students learn the basic skills and also grasp how design and
craftsmanship interrelate in a very practical way. Classes are centered on
specific projects which have a basic theme for each session. Projects vary from
small pieces of furniture like end tables to jewelry boxes. Each student can
interpret the session's theme in a way that suits his or her own design sense.
Making furniture involves combining knowledge of the material, knowledge of the
tools and machines, and a sense of form and three-dimensional design.
$40 Material fee to instructor. Prerequisite: Woodworking Safety
Orientation. Students who fail to complete the prerequisites will be
withdrawn and charged a 20% refund processing fee. Instructor: Tim
O’Mahoney
|
COURSE # |
DAY |
DATE |
TIME |
AGE |
FEE |
MEETINGS |
|
25270 |
Th |
3/22 - 5/24 |
6:30 - 9:30 pm |
16 and up |
$235/$240 |
10 |
Woodworking Joinery Fundamentals
Learn to make classic woodworking joints, using traditional woodworking
tools! Whether you want to make furniture someday, or build your own
timber-frame shed, this class is the place to start building your skills.
Besides learning how to make specific joints, you will learn important skills,
such as layout, sharpening, tool maintenance and, of course, safe effective ways
to use all the classic tools. Even if you have never touched a tool, you will
find yourself at ease with them in short order. You will learn to draw and make
the following joints: Half-Lap; bridle, mortise and tenon; dovetail; etc.
Knowledge areas covered: Wood technology; layout tools and usage; saws of all
varieties; chisels of all kinds; hand plane parts and workings; sharpening
systems; how to shop for tools on eBay. Note taking is recommended. Bring a
bottle of water. Wear clothes that can get dirty. No open-toed shoes! $30
materials fee paid to the instructor. Instructor: Mike Bray>
|
COURSE # |
DAY |
DATE |
TIME |
AGE |
FEE |
MEETINGS |
|
25266 |
TU |
3/13 - 5/22 |
7:00 - 9:30 pm |
16 and up |
$175/$180 |
10 |
No class 4/10 or 4/17
Woodworking Open Shop
This is an opportunity for more experienced woodworkers to pursue their
own projects in our shop under moderate supervision. Advanced projects may
require multiple sessions to complete. Prerequisites: Successful
completion of one Zen & Sawdust class and one other adult woodworking class
required, plus instructor approval. Wood is to be purchased by students.
Students who have not met prerequisites will be withdrawn and charged a 20
percent refund processing fee. Instructor: Robert Treanor
|
COURSE # |
DAY |
DATE |
TIME |
AGE |
FEE |
MEETINGS |
|
25264 |
W |
3/14 - 5/23 |
7:00 - 9:30 pm |
16 and up |
$195/$200 |
10 |
No class 4/11
Fine Woodworking
An open shop opportunity for qualified students. Advanced
projects may require multiple sessions to complete. Wood is to be purchased by
students. Prerequisites: Successful completion of one Zen & Sawdust class and
one other adult woodworking class, plus instructor approval. Students who have
not met prerequisites will be withdrawn and charged a 20 percent refund
processing fee.
Instructor: Tim O'Mahoney
|
COURSE # |
DAY |
DATE |
TIME |
AGE |
FEE |
MEETINGS |
|
25265 |
SA |
3/24 - 5/19 |
1:00 - 5:00 pm |
16 and up |
$220/$225 |
8 |
No class 4/21
ADULT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Dobsonian Telescope Making
Build a telescope in the Dobson way. You will learn about John Dobson and
his reflector telescope, as well as how these telescopes work. You will
learn the step-by-step method for grinding and polishing the mirror, building
the mount, and assembling a complete telescope. Seeing the rings of
Saturn, the moons of Jupiter or the Orion Nebulae through a telescope you built
yourself is a fantastic experience. Material fees, including mirror glass
and other supplies, will run approximately $300 - $500, depending on the size of
the scope you make. Material fees are payable to the instructor.
Instructor: Douglas Smith
|
COURSE # |
DAY |
DATE |
TIME |
AGE |
FEE |
MEETINGS |
|
25388 |
TU |
3/13 - 5/15 |
7 - 9:30 pm |
16 and up |
$170/$175 |
10 |