currently offers clay classes for Adults. Classes are scheduled for throwing on the wheel, hand-building, decorative glazing, raku, and special workshops. Classes take students through the entire sequence of steps required to go from wet clay to a glazed and fired finished product. All classes are taught by accomplished clay artists. Our belief is that Art is an Artisan - if you learn the fundamentals very well, you will be able to make anything with practice. Adult classes include 12 hrs of instruction and 12 hrs of open studio time. A $20 materials fee includes 25 Lbs of clay and 3,000 cubic inches of firing for your class projects. Classes are subject to a 6 student minimum enrollment. Adult Classes will be offered on a 4-class cycle throughout most of the year. Kids and Teen classes are in the planning stages, please call to be put on the waiting list. Group Classes, Birthday Parties, and Individual Classes are welcome - call for details!

Kids & Clay Summer Camp: Ages: 7-17 Days: Monday - Friday Time: 10:00am-12:00pm Dates: Session One - June 9 - 13   Session Two - July 7 - 11   Session Three - August 4 - 8 Fee: $145. (+ tax) Instructor: Doug Wylie and Cindy Tanner Location: Alpha Fired Arts 4675 Aldona Lane Sacramento, CA 95841 (916) 484-4424

Alpha Fired Arts summer camp will introduce your child to the wonderful world of clay. Alpha’s talented art instructors will guide the children through a variety of hand building projects including slab, pinch, and coil techniques. Students over 10 years old will also enjoy an introduction to the potter’s wheel. Different themes and projects will be offered for each session. So attend more than one session for a great creative summer. Everyone will create an array of fun, fantastic art clay works. Class size is limited so sign up early!

Adult Pottery Classes: Beginning Wheel Throwing   Session 2 Tuesday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; 6 sessions starting July 15, 2008, ending August 19, 2008 Cost $169 - Make up class Saturday August 16th if needed.  Session 3 - Tuesday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; 6 sessions starting September 2, 2008, ending October 7, 2008 Cost $169 –  make up class Saturday October 4th if needed. Pre-Registration required at The Learning Exchange, Please Click Here. Instructor: David Bradley

Have you always wanted to try your hand at pottery? Wheel-thrown pots are always in style and a pleasure to create. This introductory class starts you off on the wheel with good habits and positive feedback from your very first session. Techniques covered are wedging, centering, pulling, trimming and use of all the various tools. Lots of demonstrations provided to assist you and special attention for every person. A great class for beginners or people with some previous experience.

Note: Class size limited to 12 and includes one make-up classes on Saturday and free use of the studio during store hours.

Clay Sculpture Open Studio: Explore Clay Sculpture & Hand Building Wednesday: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM New Students start every Wednesday Night - Pre-Registration required Instructor: Tony Natsoulas Price: $99 + Faclity Fee $20 for 4 class sessions This is a workshop, where people come to our studio and work individually on any project they would like. There are no assignments, but Tony will be there to help in any way he can.

About the instructor: Tony Natsoulas has been a ceramic sculptor for more than 25 years. He has studied with world-renowned artists such as Robert Arneson, Wayne Thiebaud, Manual Neri and, Roy de Forest. Tony has exhibited in galleries around the globe, in Russia, Italy, France, Japan and all across the United States. He has also exhibited in numerous museums as well as in both group and solo shows. In 2001, he held a one-person exhibition at the Oakland Museum of Art, and in 2002, he had a critically acclaimed solo show at the Crocker Art Museum. Spring 2006 he was invited to be a visiting artist at the Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park in Japan. Also, he has successfully completed several large public and private commissions in clay, fiberglass and bronze that have been installed in several California locations. For further information, please see his website at www.tonynatsoulas.com

New! Please see our class blog by clicking here.

Alpha Fired Arts Raku on Saturdays With David Bradley We will be holding raku firings: Dates: August 16, 2008              September 13, 2008              September 27, 2008          DETAILS: Start time is 11:00 AM  Cost is $45 for 1 Cu. Ft. of kiln space. Bring up to 4 pieces. Additional space available at $20/Ft. Protective clothing required, long sleeve shirt, & no opened toed shoes  Registration & prepayment required, space is limited to 6-8 Raku-ers. Price includes:  Firing of up to 4 pieces.  Instruction on kiln use and what to look for when firing. Use of safety gloves, tongs, tools & equipment. Glaze you ware with choice of 6 different Laguna Raku glazes. Some Mayco raku glazes are available for purchase, as well as other low-fire glazes you can try out. Use of brushes, sponges, reduction barrels, and materials. Just bring your bisque! Classes start at 11:00 AM on the dates above. If you have much detailed work to glaze, please call to arrange to come early to start your glazing. To avoid problems with cracking or poor results, do not use porcelain or grog less clays. Do not bring heavy iron/red clays. Recommended clays are Sculpture-Raku, Orion Stout, and Soldate-60. Email us at support@AlphaFiredArts.com, or call 1-800-655-3611 to sign up and reserve your spot today.  Special Raku Parties or small groups please inquire for special dates and pricing

To sign up for any of the classes above or for more information concerning them, please call Alpha Fired Arts at (916) 484-4424!