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Photo-lithography Workshop Image instructions

After much trial and error, we have found that certain images transfer better to clay than others.

Text example

Text and line based images can be printed very clearly, even at a small font size.

Images with large light areas, and minimal deep black areas also come out clear.

Black and white, or images converted to black and white

Many other images will transfer well with a little editing.

Images with large areas of medium gray to black tend to be problematic because all those areas will come out darker. The contrast is lost.

If the image has a focal point, it is important that the background have as little noise as possible.

Original Photo

Basic digital editing techniques can be used to lighten darker areas, making the images better suited for this process.

In the example shown, we were given a lovely black and white photo, but we

First Attempt

wanted to make sure that the couple was the focal point. In our first attempt, we cropped it, and lightened just the background a bit.

When the print was fired, we lost the

Second edit

details of the faces in the background, and many of the areas that looked clear and light against the darks in the background were too dark.

Final Print fired to cone 6 with clear glaze

We made a second attempt, lightening the whole photo much more, especially the background, and the highlights on the faces. A lot of those mid tones were lightened almost to highlights. We kept some of the smaller important dark detail areas. The resulting photo looked funny, but the print on the mug was much clearer.

For our workshop, participants are welcome to edit their photo themselves, but we are happy to do the editing. All photos must be submitted by January 20th. Please indicate if you would like us to edit it, or to print it as is. We will be providing each participant one 5×5” hanging tile, or one wheel thrown mug. All photos will be sized to fit the clay items. If you wish to print on a clay item of your own making, please let us know. The process is done on greenware at leather hard stage. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us on Facebook, or through e-mail – workshops@urbanartcoop.org

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Summer 2017 Classes

Hello!

Our Summer 2017 Clay classes are posted and ready for registration. The 8 week classes are starting a few days after the 4th of July. Sign ups can be done on our website or you can come to the studio during our open hours and sign up in person.

Nick.

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Upcoming Move!

The rumors are true! We will be moving this spring. Our new location opens all sorts of new possibilities. Spokane can always use more places to make art, and this one is going to be fantastic.

You can help us make the new space great. Please donate, and pass along our Go Fund Me campaign!

UAC Studio Relocation!

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Holiday Bazaar This Weekend

Come see us at the UAC Holiday Bazaar at the 5 Mile Grange. This weekend Dec 10th and 11th from 10am to 4pm.

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Fall Classes Beginning Next Week

Hello!

We still have openings in most of our Fall 2016 classes. The 8 week classes are starting next week and the 5 week classes will start the middle of October. Sign ups can be done on our website or you can come to the studio during our open hours and sign up in person.

Nick.

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Create Day!

Saturday, September 10th

Come down to the studio and start off the new season with a day of creativity and Co-op fun. Create Day is an opportunity for Co-Op members and current students to collaborate and share ideas while making items for Co-op fundraisers.

Our fundraiser events like Scoops and Bowls, and the upcoming Holiday Bazaar make growth possible in our studio. Without the generous donations of our members, we have nothing to sell and can’t buy wheels or kiln parts to keep our studio running and growing. Create Day is time have some fun and enjoy our community while we all make items for the studio. We encourage potters to make any type of item they like for our Holiday Bazaar, and Ice cream bowls of course. It is a great opportunity to try new things working side by side with potters of many different skill levels and skill sets.

We hope to offer several Create Day events between now and the Holiday Bazaar (December 10th and 11th) The next one will be Saturday September 10th during the regular open studio hours of 10AM to 2PM. The recycled clay is free and the Co-op is buying lunch. Stop by!

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Scoops & Bowls - July 16th at Manito North Shelter

Join us on Saturday the 16th at the Manito North Shelter for our 2nd annual Scoops & Bowls fundraiser.  We will be selling handmade bowls and ice cream.  Bowls are going for $10 or $12 and $2 cones are available as well.  Come enjoy the park and show your support for our non-profit co-op.

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Monday Afternoon Beginning Wheel Throwing with Cecilia

Beginning Wheel Throwing

By the end of the session the students will know basic throwing skills such as wedging, centering, making cylinder and bowl shapes, making handles, trimming, and glazing.  The course will combine demonstrations and one on one instruction.  Students will also learn basic potter vocabulary.

Instructor: Cecilia

Starting Jul. 18th to Aug. 15th Monday afternoon Time: 3:30pm to 5:30 pm 5 week courses

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Summer Classes

Get your hands in clay this summer with Urban Art Co-op summer classes! Five week and eight week classes take you through the process of creating in clay. Limited only by your imagination.

Hand Building classes will focus on key hand building techniques including pinch, coil, and slab construction, plus surface decoration, glazing, and firing.

  Wheel Throwing for beginners will involve instruction in the fundamentals of basic wheel throwing, centering the clay on the wheel, forming cylinders, bowls and mugs. We will teach you everything you need to know to create a pot on the wheel.

Space is limited, register Here or call (509) 327-9000.

Sign up today!

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Tuesday Evening Beginning Hand-Building with Erin

Tuesday Evening Hand-Building

Students will learn basic hand-building techniques such as pinch pots, coil building and techniques with slabs.  There will be demos and project ideas provided to the students.

Instructor: Erin

Starting Jul. 26th to Aug. 23th Tuesday evening Time: 6:00pm to 8:00 pm 5 week courses

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Wednesday Evening Intro to Clay with John & Libby

Wednesday Evening Intro to Clay

Welcome to the wonderful world of clay pottery and its endless creative possibilities! You will learn hand-building and wheel skills while making your first pottery projects.  Discover proper glazing techniques for the finishing touch to your masterpieces.  Dress to get messy and all materials are included in the class fee.

Instructors: John & Libby

Starting Jul. 27th to Aug. 24th Wednesday evening Time: 6:00pm to 8:00 pm 5 week courses

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Friday Night Beginning Wheel Throwing with Rachel

Beginning Wheel Throwing

This class is for the beginners and/or potters that want to refresh their basic skills. When the Students end the course they should have the ability to throw a variety of functional wares (cups, bowls, vases, plates), create handles & accessories for the wares.

Instructor: Rachel

Starting Jul. 8th to Aug. 19th Friday evenings Time: 6:00pm to 8:00 pm 8 week courses

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Wheel Throwing with John

Wheel Throwing all levels

Instructor: John Newman

Starting Jul. 11th to Aug. 29th Monday evenings Time: 6 pm to 8 pm 8 week courses

This class combines students of all skill levels. Beginners will receive instruction in the fundamentals of basic wheel throwing, centering the clay on the wheel, forming cylinders, bowls and mugs. We will teach you everything you need to know to create a pot on the wheel. Glazing techniques will also be covered.

For the more advanced students we will focus on throwing more complex pieces, teapots, pitchers, lidded jars bowl sets and strengthening your abilities.

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Beginning Wheel Throwing with Karen & Nick

Beginning Wheel Throwing

This class is for the beginner and/or potters that want to refresh their basic skills. We cover the fundamentals of wheel throwing, wedging, centering the clay on the wheel, forming cylinders, pulling handles, trimming and finishing mugs to glazing and firing. If time allows we will also demo beginning slip decoration techniques. We will teach you everything you need to create a pot on the wheel. Glazing techniques will also be taught.

Instructors: Karen & Nick

Starting Jul. 16th to Sep. 3rd Saturday mornings Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm 8 week courses

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Hand Building with JoDee

Hand Building All levels

Instructor: JoDee Moody

Starting Jul. 14th To Sep. 1st Thursday evenings Time: 6 pm to 8 pm 8 week courses

This class combines students of all skill levels. We will focus on key hand building techniques including pinch, coil, and slab construction, plus surface decoration, glazing, and firing. The Instructor will provide demonstrations and individual guidance for all levels of experience with special attention to newcomers. Experienced potters may pursue independent projects.

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Eco Print Workshop

Eco Print Workshop

Instructor: Nan Drye

Saturday July 10th 1:00PM – 4:00PM

Come learn how to print with plants on a silk scarf you can take home and wear! Eco printing is an ecologically sustainable form of steam contact printing with plants on natural fibers. We will use leaves and other plants to print a beautiful 14″x72″ silk scarf. Feel free to bring your own drink and snacks. All supplies provided by the instructor, Nan Drye

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Fused Glass Jewelry Class

Fused Glass Jewelry Class

Instructor: Ms Lou Carver

Saturday June 4th 2:30PM – 4:30PM

Return next Saturday June 11th 1:30PM – 2:30PM

All materials included

Learn how to cut glass and use a grinder to make shapes.  Choose from dichroic, transparent and opaque glass, Your jewelry could be earrings or pendants – Make 2 or 3 with earrings (hanging or post) to match.  Or you may decide to make buttons, zipper pulls, key chain, ornaments or magnet. On your return in a week, you get to pick necklaces for each pendant you make and attach your hardware.  Class size 10, everything supplied. (3 hours)