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Raku Fired Clay for Experienced Potters with instructor Len Cockman

Raku Fired Pottery Workshop

Instructor: Len Cockman

Cell: 574-309-7740

Classes: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Course Length: 8 studio sessions

Maximum of 5 students

Studio Space: This class is geared toward students who already have experience in a clay studio. Len Cockman will be able to coach you through refining hand-built and wheel thrown pieces. Students enrolled in this class are eligible to one additional open studio day per week. Studio hours are listed on the website and front door. Production of forms will take place during the first 4 weeks of this class.

Fees: $210 tuition plus $45 materials. Total $255 The supply fee includes one 25 lb. bag of Raku appropriate clay (half a box) and use of FireArts glazes. Glazes that will be used are for Raku decorative pottery and, primarily due to the firing techniques, are not kitchenware safe. Your work will be fired to various temperatures based on the specific glaze during the last four weeks of the class.

Covid 19 Consideration: There are currently no restrictions related to Covid-19.

Format: We will be working with wet clay for the first 4 classes. Classes 5 through 8 we will firing pottery based on the specific glazes. They are:

Wednesdays, March 19th, 26th, April 2nd, and April 9th: Students will use these four sessions to create work for the raku firings.

Wednesday, April 16th: Clear crackle with tape or glue resists.

Wednesday, April 23rd: Naked Raku Slip

Wednesday, April 30th : Horsehair and Feather Pottery

Wednesday, May 7th: Copper Matte and Copper Luster

Free Community Active Aging & Wellness Resource Fair

Event Location: 2nd Floor Ribbon Town Conference and Event Center of the new Four Winds Hotel, which is located next to the Four Winds Casino South Bend, 3000 Prairie Avenue, South Bend 46614

Free: Parking & Valet Parking Available, Health Screenings & Resources, Information to Stay Active & Healthy, Veterans Resources, Entertainment & Raffle Prizes.

Interact with Local Resources: Attendees can speak with 90+ aging resources to help them transition seamlessly through any phase of life. This is a "one-stop shopping" event for community members looking to connect with valuable local resources.

Come for the Resources and Stay for the Free Entertainment!
The opening ceremonies will begin promptly at 10 AM and include The Miller’s Vets Color Guard from The Robert L. Miller Sr. Veteran's Center and the National Anthem, performed by Dena Benham, Director of Customer Experience, Hubbard Hill. Additional performers: Forever Learning’s Solid Silver Dancers, Island Breeze Steel Drum, and Michael Jon DeHays, Imphormal Cello. Four Winds Senior Day Perks: 25% off Edgewater, Timbers, The Buffet, and Kankakee Grille; Club Members Earn 100 Points at Four Winds when they visit a kiosk between 8 am-10 pm to receive $10 instant credit/free slot.

https://www.agingconnections.org/special-events/st-joseph-county-active-aging-wellness-resource-fair

You are invited to an elegant evening supporting Goshen Theater at our 3rd Annual Gala Effervescence.

This Gala supports the theater’s efforts to present creative and educational programs in the Performing and Visual Arts for the whole community.

The night will include a Cocktail Hour, Silent Auction, Appetizers and Dinner by Navarre Catering, Live Auction with Host Ben Ganger of recent Jeopardy fame, and Entertainment by Abbie Thomas and The Crazy Hearts.

The Alaya Project is the essential bridge between the intricate Carnatic style of Indian classical music and contemporary jazz and funk. Born in the cultural bastion of Oakland, California, The Alaya Project explores new textures and perspectives built over two decades of friendship, dialogue, and musical immersion across genres and continents.

The driving hybrid kit grooves of Indian percussionist and drummer Rohan Krishnamurthy, the soulful Ragas and melodies of Prasant Radhakrishnan on saxophone, and the harmonic bedrock of Colin Hogan embodies the permanence of a changing soundscape.

ON MIDWEST TOUR:
Kalamazoo College - Kalamazoo, MI,
Lang Lab - South Bend, IN;
South Asia Institute - Chicago, IL;
North Street Cabaret - Madison, WI

Listen:
https://rohanrhythm.bandcamp.com/album/the-alaya-project
https://open.spotify.com/album/3ODEcOqhkk55gTv1NI0lKL?go=1&nd=1&dlsi=81064d5e697a4fba
Watch:
https://youtu.be/1ixpDgOVI1A
https://youtu.be/c5lkeoZv72c

The Alaya Project is the essential bridge between the intricate Carnatic style of Indian classical music and contemporary jazz and funk. Born in the cultural bastion of Oakland, California, The Alaya Project explores new textures and perspectives built over two decades of friendship, dialogue, and musical immersion across genres and continents. The driving hybrid kit grooves of Indian percussionist and drummer, Rohan Krishnamurthy, the soulful Ragas and melodies of Prasant Radhakrishnan on saxophone, and the harmonic bedrock of Colin Hogan embodies the permanence of a changing soundscape.

This tour is made possible with the support of Jazz Road, a national initiative of South Arts, which is funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation with additional support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

LangLab is located at 1302 High Street, South Bend, IN 46615

This Saturday, take a step back in time. Visit Pears Mill, an 1857 water-powered mill. Located in Buchanan, Michigan’s downtown Historic District. The mill is adjacent to Buchanan Farmers Market. Pears Mill is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday through Labor Day. There is no charge.

Stroll or take a horse drawn wagon ride through the Near Northwest Neighborhood to enjoy the annual Arts Cafe. The event hosts a variety of booths to include food, artists and crafters. Musicians will be performing throughout the day. Various service organizations from the South Bend area will be present. This is a family friendly event so bring the children as there will be supervised games for children. Houses that have been rehabbed or built will be open to view. The event begins on Sunday, September 21 from 12 noon to 6 PM.

Raku Fired Clay for Experienced Potters with instructor Len Cockman

Raku Fired Pottery Workshop

Instructor: Len Cockman

Cell: 574-309-7740

Classes: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Course Length: 8 studio sessions

Maximum of 5 students

Studio Space: This class is geared toward students who already have experience in a clay studio. Len Cockman will be able to coach you through refining hand-built and wheel thrown pieces. Students enrolled in this class are eligible to one additional open studio day per week. Studio hours are listed on the website and front door. Production of forms will take place during the first 4 weeks of this class.

Fees: $210 tuition plus $45 materials. Total $255 The supply fee includes one 25 lb. bag of Raku appropriate clay (half a box) and use of FireArts glazes. Glazes that will be used are for Raku decorative pottery and, primarily due to the firing techniques, are not kitchenware safe. Your work will be fired to various temperatures based on the specific glaze during the last four weeks of the class.

Covid 19 Consideration: There are currently no restrictions related to Covid-19.

Format: We will be working with wet clay for the first 4 classes. Classes 5 through 8 we will firing pottery based on the specific glazes. They are:

Wednesdays, March 19th, 26th, April 2nd, and April 9th: Students will use these four sessions to create work for the raku firings.

Wednesday, April 16th: Clear crackle with tape or glue resists.

Wednesday, April 23rd: Naked Raku Slip

Wednesday, April 30th : Horsehair and Feather Pottery

Wednesday, May 7th: Copper Matte and Copper Luster

Create useful, beautiful and functional works of art. This three-day workshop explores hand building and glazing techniques. Equipment, clay, glazes and firing will be provided.
Dates: August 14, 21, 28
Total Cost: $65.87
Class Size Limited to 8

Are you fascinated by the color and beauty of stained glass? You’ll be able to make your own masterpiece in this three-day beginner’s workshop. During the classes, you will learn the basic techniques of creating your own work of art including cutting glass and soldering the pieces together. The class is led by Syracuse’s own stain glass artist Sally Mahnken.

Class Dates: September 4, 11, 18
Total Cost: $65.87