Classes on this page:
Check-It-Out Class
Thurs. 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm June 27, 2013
Fun with the Wheel
1) Sat. 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Apr. 06 – May. 04 (class full)
2) Sat. 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm May 18 – June 22 (no June 15)
3) Sat. 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm July 06 – Aug. 03
Introduction to Pottery
1) Thurs. 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Apr. 11 – May 09
2) Thurs. 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm May 23 – June 20
Kid’s Clay Class Sat. 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Apr. 13 – Apr. 27
Session 1: Kid’s Summer Art Tues. – Fri. 10:00 am – noon June 04 – June 14
OR
Session 1: Kid’s Summer Art Tues. – Fri. 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm June 04 – June 14
OR ( 3 weeks later)
Session 2: Kid’s Summer Art Tues. – Fri. 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm July 09 – July 19
Groups of 3-4 students can arrange a class time that works with their schedule. Call (808) 935 -8380 or e-mail info@highfirehawaii.com for details and scheduling.
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April/May/June Schedule:
Pottery, Painting & Drawing
Introduction to Pottery
Ages 12 and up.
5 Thursday Evenings 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
1) April 11 – May 09, 2013
OR
2) May 23 – June 20, 2013
An Overview of basic techniques: Basic Handbuilding and an introduction to the Potter’s Wheel. This class gives a small taste of Handbuilding Fundamentals: Pinch pots, coil and slab techniques. It also provides an introduction to the Potter’s Wheel to learn some basic Wheel Throwing Fundamentals: Centering, throwing a basic form, and trimming the vessel.
$150.00 Tuition includes:
- 6 class sessions
- 12 pounds of clay (includes glaze and firing)
- includes open studio time
- no experience necessary
Ages 12 and up.
To reserve a seat you must register/pay tuition one week before the first class.
Please review the Registration/Cancellation Policy, Studio Rules and Size Restrictions at the bottom of this page.
Instructor: Shannon Hickey.
Fun with the Wheel Ages 12 and up
5 Saturday Afternoons 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
1) April 06 – May 04 (class full)
OR
2) May 18 – June 22, 2013 (no Class June 15)
OR
3) July 06 – August 03, 2013
A fun class for those who want to try their hand at Wheelthrowing Fundamentals: Centering, Throwing and Trimming. Students will apply these basic skills to make cups, bowls or vases.
$150.00 Tuition includes:
- 5 class sessions
- clay, glaze and firing
- open studio time for practice – no experience necessary
Please review the Registration/Cancellation Policy, Studio Rules and Size Restrictions at the bottom of this page.
To reserve a seat you must register/pay tuition one week before the first class.
Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate
Call (808) 935-8380 to register.
Instructor: Shannon Hickey.
Wheelthrowing Class
8 Evenings 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
To Be Announced
Wheel Throwing Fundamentals: Centering, throwing and trimming functional forms on the Potter’s Wheel. Projects may include bowls, cups, plates, lidded vessels, etc.
Ideal for beginners or students with a little experience. Class may be repeated to develop skills.
$175.00 Tuition includes:
- 8 class sessions
- 12 pounds of clay, glaze and firing
Please review the Registration/Cancellation Policy, Studio Rules and Size Restrictions at the bottom of this page.
Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate
Ages 16 and up.
To reserve a seat you must register/pay tuition one week before the first class.
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Check It Out – 1 Day of Wheelthrowing
Thursday June 27, 2013 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
We give you a tour of the studio and a brief summary of the pottery making process. Then we’ll get on the wheel and throw something together. We explain the process and show all the steps involved in making and trimming a bowl. You choose a glaze color and our staff will glaze the piece after it has been bisque fired. We work with you to make your piece a success – no experience necessary!
There’s a one-time charge of only $35 per person, which includes all materials needed to enjoy the class. We do recommend that you bring a towel – we get messy!
You can pick up your finished piece 2 weeks after the class. Shipping available at additional cost.
Register Early! These classes fill up very quickly. You can register over the phone with a credit card (MasterCard/VISA/Discover/JCB) by calling us at (808) 935-8380 or you can visit us to pay by card or cash.
If you have any questions please give us a call
$35.00 Tuition includes:
- class session
- clay, trimming, glaze and firing
Skill Level: No Experience Necessary
Please review the Registration/Cancellation Policy, Studio Rules and Size Restrictions at the bottom of this page.
Ages 12 and up.
Call (808) 935-8380 to register.
Instructor: Shannon Hickey.
To reserve a seat you must register/pay tuition 2 days prior to class.
Kid’s Clay Class / Ages 7 & up
3 Saturdays 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
April 13 - April 27, 2013
Our children’s pottery classes provide a creative outlet using each child’s imagination and developing their creativity. They will make their own fun and functional clay creations while learning from an experienced teacher.
We will make 2 projects in this class - a planter/vase and a round lidded vessel. Students will use handbuilding techniques with stoneware clay. Techniques will include pinch pots, slab and coil construction.
Students will finish their projects with glaze and decorative treatments in the last class. Work will be available for pick-up approximately 1 week later (May 04).
Tuition: $85.00 includes all in-class materials.
This class is limited to 8 students.
Please review the Registration/Cancellation Policy, Studio Rules and Size Restrictions at the bottom of this page.
To reserve a seat you must register/pay tuition by 5:00 pm Sat., April 06, 2013.
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Session 1:
Summer Art Program 2013 Ages 7 & up
2 hours a day – 4 days a week for 2 weeks
Morning Class: Tuesday June 04 – Friday June 14 10:00 am – noon
OR
Afternoon Class: Tuesday June 04 – Friday June 14 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
(the 1:00 – 3:00 session is FULL)
Our two-week summer art classes will explore drawing, painting and ceramics in 8 2-hour classes.
Classes run Tuesday through Friday for two weeks. (NO CLASSES SAT/SUN/ MONDAY)
Tuesday & Wednesday (days 1 & 2) Handbuilding exercises with clay. We will focus on creating
3-dimensional objects using pinch, slab and coil techniques. Students will consider both functional value and aesthetic proportion in creating their pieces. Projects to be determined.
Thursday & Friday (Days 3 & 4) Observational exercises to increase spatial awareness and build a stronger relationship between hand and eye. Students will explore different ways to use charcoal, graphite, erasers, and additive/subtractive mark making to render light on form. Students will expand their understanding of value by experimenting with extreme darks, subtle grays, and bright whites.
Tuesday, June 11 (Day 5) Glazing. Students will learn principles and techniques of ceramic glazing. Glazed projects should be fired and ready to take home the last day of class.
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday (Days 6, 7, & 
Students will explore the properties of acrylic paint through color mixing, dry brush blending, and other methods of applying paint. Students will also experiment with oil-based pastels and colored pencils to translate the values of black and white drawings into color. They will learn how to utilize primary, secondary, and complimentary colors to best represent space in their images.
The final class day will include a critique session for students to share and discuss their work and the work of their classmates.
Tuition: $185.00 includes all in-class materials
To reserve a seat you must register/pay tuition by 5:00 pm Sat., May 25, 2013.
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Session 2:
Summer Art Program 2013 Ages 9 & up
2 hours a day – 4 days a week for 2 weeks
Afternoon Class: Tuesday July 09 – Friday July 19 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Tuesday & Wednesday (Days 1 & 2) Handbuilding exercises with clay. We will focus on creating 3-dimensional objects using pinch, slab and coil techniques. Students will consider both functional value and aesthetic proportion in creating their pieces. Projects to be determined.
Thursday & Friday (Days 3 & 4) Experimental Watercolor ClassStudents will create a watercolor painting on cold press paper using plastic shapes as a catalyst. They will learn to use the color wheel and we will discuss various aspects of composition. Using 3-4 paints right out of the tube will allow us to focus on abstract qualities. We will expand on these qualities using the watercolor techniques like washes, spatters, lifting, value gradations and dry brush. Beginning exercises on small paper swatches will develop these skills before students create the larger painting.
Tuesday, June 11 (Day 5) Glazing. Students will learn principles and techniques of ceramic glazing. Glazed projects should be fired and ready to take home the last day of class.
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday (Days 6, 7, & Soft Pastel Still LifeSoft pastel painting begins with exercises on newsprint. Students will explore stick handling, layering, and value patterns. Next, we’ll begin a still life piece with pastels, following a circular step-by-step process to form shapes. Students will embellish detail and enhance colors, using lights and darks for effect as they experiment with the marks they make on paper. Students will work at easels in a semi-circular arrangement so each student’s work will explore a different perspective of the still life subject.
Tuition: $185.00 includes all in-class materials.
This class is limited to 8 students.
To reserve a seat you must register/pay tuition by July 01, 2013.
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Size Restrictions for Pottery
Size restrictions apply to all ceramic pieces. Pieces are limited to 9 inches in all directions (729 cubic inches). Oversize pieces may be fired at additional cost on a space available basis.
High Fire Hawaii LLC Registration/Cancellation Policy and Studio Rules
Register Early! Class sizes are small.
You are not registered until you have paid in full.
Tuition may be paid by cash, check, Visa, Master Card or Discover. Partial payments, post-dated checks and/or prorating of tuition are not allowed. Coupons and/or discounts do not apply to Special Workshops or seminars.
ALL clay and glazes used in our studios must be purchased from High Fire Hawaii LLC.
Classes that do not reach a minimum enrollment may be cancelled. In the event of class cancellation students will be notified approximately 4 days prior to the scheduled start of class. Full tuition will be refunded if High Fire Hawaii LLC cancels a class.
In the case of cancellation by student 7 days prior to the start date of a class, tuition will be refunded less a $50.00 cancellation fee. Refunds will be paid by check. No tuition will be refunded for missed classes or cancellations made less than 7 days prior to the scheduled date of class.
High Fire Hawaii LLC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes.
Our time is valuable. It is the student’s responsibility to attend all classes and pay attention. Students must respect the instructor and the other students. Time and space are limited and make-up sessions would conflict with other scheduled classes. We cannot offer refunds or make-up classes.
We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone. Anyone who acts inappropriately may be asked to leave. Parents of minors must leave a contact phone number so we can contact you in mid-class if the need arises. Parents must be on time to pick-up students at the end of class.
Do you still have openings for your Summer Art Program?
Yes! We still have seats available in both the morning and afternoon sessions. Please give us a call to register.
(808) 935-8380
Aloha
Steve
High Fire Hawaii LLC