Pottery for Everyday
Jan. 10 – Mar. 6, 2012
6 – 9 pm
9 weeks – Tuesdays
Instructor: Amanda Wolf
Tuition: $180
Materials Fee: $108
Enjoy the relaxed MCG ceramic studio, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced potter. Use the potter’s wheel or a variety of handbuilding techniques to create functional pottery for everyday use. Learn to finish your forms with various decorating techniques, including carving , slips and stamps. Works will be high-fired in our gas kiln so they’ll be microwave and dishwasher safe.
The Art of Video
Jan. 25 – Mar. 28, 2012
6 – 9 pm
10 weeks – Wednesdays
Instructor: Jill Wiggins
Tuition: $200
Materials Fee: $50
Video is an extension of still photography. Instead of capturing a single moment you capture many. In this video class we will explore art through the video making process. Projects can be documentary, narrative, experimental or music driven. It’s up to you. The key points of the class include planning a video project, shooting attractive footage by controlling your light and composition, capturing good audio, editing your video in Premiere Pro professional editing software, and exporting your project to DVD. You will also learn how to upload your videos to YouTube! All equipment is supplied. No experience needed.
Click here to register online or download our coursebook and registration form. Questions? Contact Rose Mary East at 412-322-1773 Ext. 302.
Registration Info
MATERIALS FEES
Materials fees cover the basic supplies that are provided and necessary for completion of each course as determined by the course instructor. Students interested in working with more specialized materials or working in greater volume than is allotted will be responsible for the purchase of these additional materials.
CLASS INFORMATION
Students who register by mail may assume acceptance unless otherwise notified. No confirmation will be sent. MCG will make every effort to maintain the schedule of courses as announced. However, MCG reserves the right to cancel any course and to substitute faculty when necessary.
CLASS REGISTRATION
Spaces are limited! Please register in advance, by mail or in person, to reserve your space. Payment must accompany registration. Applications are processed in the order received and no spaces will be held without full payment. Space permitting, students may enter a class after the start date however class fees will not be prorated.
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
Class cancellations are decided three business days before the start date. If a class is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, the entire class fee and materials fee will be refunded by check. Students may opt-out before the second class begins by calling MCG. In this case, a refund minus a $25 cancellation fee will be given. After the start of the second class, no refunds will be made regardless of the number of class sessions you attend.
Educator Scholarships & Act 48 HOURS
Scholarships for Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) teachers and PAEA members are 25% and 10%, respectively, off tuition only and do not cover materials fees. PPS educators are eligible to earn Act 48 hours through the district by completing appropriate documentation at the end of the course. For non-PPS educators, the fee is $2.00 per class to receive ACT 48 hours for Allegheny Intermediate Unit.
