REGISTRATION FOR NEXT SESSION WILL OPEN SATURDAY, MARCH 1ST @ 8:00 AM!
Please Note:Full refunds for registration fee will be issued up until two weeks after the session start date (March 17th). No refunds will be issued after March 31st.
Payment for classes will appear on your bank or credit card statement as “TVUSD 13 ONLINE PAYMENT TUCSON AZ”.
Description: These classes are designed to develop basic through advanced weaving skills. Students will improve their knowledge of warping a loom, reading a draft and general weaving vocabulary. The student will study and plan a project learning techniques and tricks that make weaving easer and fun. Projects will be chosen according to the skill level and interests of the student with the goal of developing the use of technique, texture and color to achieve the desired effect. After weaving the project, the student will learn a variety of finishing techniques including wet finishing. To provide more individualized instruction, up to 9 advanced students are permitted per advanced class, and for the beginner students, up to 5 beginner students are permitted per beginner class. All classes and labs offered at Sorensen are adult (age 18+).
One, 25-pound bag of cone 10 high fire pottery clay: $25. Currently offering Laguna B-Mix, Half and Half and Rod’s Bod (limited to 2 bags per 8-week session/ per class).
We are now offering an open lab for pottery on Mondays and Fridays. The cost listed is a 3-hour
lab with no instruction provided. When signing up for a 3-hour session, the time cannot be split
between more than one day. You need to be currently enrolled in a wheel or hand building class
at Sorensen to attend an open lab, 3-hour time slot. This is a great opportunity to finish up your
projects, as no clay or studio work cannot be taken home. The hours cannot roll over into the
next session. Group size limited to 10 participants. All classes and labs offered at Sorensen are
adult (age 18+).
Fridays: 9:00am - 12:00pm (DH25-1B) March 21 - May 9
We are now offering an open lab for advanced weaving students or prior approval from the instructor. The cost listed is a 4-hour lab with no instruction provided. You need to be currently enrolled in a weaving class at Sorensen to attend an open lab, 4-hour time slot. This is a great opportunity to continue or finish up your projects. The hours cannot roll over into the next session. All classes and labs offered at Sorensen are adult (age 18+).
Instructors: Linda Baker, Nancy Murray Corinne Powell and Michelle Carlgren
Description: Learn basic techniques of slab, coil and pinch construction. Students will be using the slab roller, clay extruder, molds and hand sculpting to make unique and creative objects as well as tile and mosaic projects. Glaze techniques and other surface decoration techniques will be demonstrated as well as various class projects using patterns and interesting textures. Group size limited to 10 participants. All classes and labs offered at Sorensen are adult (age 18+).
Tuesdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm with Corinne Powell (CP25-A) March 18 - May 6
Tuesdays: 6:00pm - 9:00pm with Michelle Carlgren (MC25-A) March 18 - May 6
Thursdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm with Nancy Murray (NM25-A) March 20 - May 8
Saturdays: 1:00pm - 4:00pm with Linda Baker (LB25-C) March 22 - May 10
Description: Learn or practice wheel technique in a class offering general skill development for wheel throwers of all experience levels. Such topics as making matched sets, lids, rim treatments and glazing will be explored. The Wednesday evening classes will put an emphasis on altered forms and use of alternative surface treatments. Some throwing experience is helpful for this class. Group size limited to 10 participants. All classes and labs offered at Sorensen are adult (age 18+).
Tuesdays: 6:00pm - 9:00pm with Katie Moyer (KM25-A) March 18 - May 6
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm with Linda Baker (LB25-A) March 19 - May 7
Wednesdays: 1:00pm - 4:00pm with Linda Baker (LB25-B) March 19 - May 7
Wednesdays: 6:00pm - 9:00pm with Katie Moyer (KM25-B) March 19 - May 7
Saturdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm with Linda Baker (LB25-D) March 22 - May 10
We want to take time to remember with
gratitude, Karen Reifschneider, who passed away in March of 2022. As our fearless leader, she was a dedicated
and creative Program Coordinator, teacher and friend, who directed and guided
the Adult Leisure Classes at the Lew Sorensen Community Center from 2010 when
our new studio opened.
Karen was committed to providing
quality arts classes for adults and was always looking for opportunities to
expand and improve the content of classes to meet the interests of the
community. She was a patient and caring
teacher and role model to students and colleagues, encouraging learning,
curiosity, and finding joy - and humor - in the creative process. Her honesty, integrity and fairness fostered
an environment where interpersonal relationships and connections could be made. We are grateful for the energy and enthusiasm
she infused into building this Community Arts program and its continued
success.
