Bloomington Campus

Beginning ceramics: Wheel Throwing

For true beginners curious about ceramics or students with some experience looking to rediscover their skills with clay, this class will take you through the fundamental techniques of working with clay on the wheel. Students will learn to throw from beginner forms (pulling cylinders) and expand to things that interest them! Bowls, cups, mugs, plates, teapots, vases, planters, etc. We will work towards personal goals of the student while improving technique and gaining information regarding throwing itself. No prior experience necessary and all prior experiences welcome!

NOTE: This class is not eligible for fee remission for Ivy Tech employees due to limited capacity. Please see our CLL fee remission guidelines for more information.

10/21/2024 - 12/9/2024 | Mondays, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Maggie Fitzgerald | Ivy Tech Main Campus | $275

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experienced ceramics: Wheel Throwing

Looking to build new clay skills and refine existing ones? This class is a great continuation for students with some experience who would like to advance their wheel-throwing techniques: centering, pulling, forming, and finishing. We will explore the wheel as a tool for making functional ceramics and sculpture. Altered wheel-thrown forms will be demonstrated. Finally, we will learn about glaze and finishing techniques. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the nature of clay, glazes, ceramic processes, and equipment while exploring their own projects.

PREREQUISITE: Beginning Ceramics: Wheel Throwing or an equivalent level of experience in ceramics is recommended for this class.

NOTE: This class is not eligible for fee remission for Ivy Tech employees due to limited capacity. Please see our CLL fee remission guidelines for more information.

10/22/2024 - 12/10/2024 | Tuesdays, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Maggie Fitzgerald | Ivy Tech Main Campus | $275

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Clay in the kitchen

Clay and food have an ancient, intimate relationship. People have been cooking in clay since the first clay pots were shaped. In Clay in the Kitchen we will focus our clay shaping skills on making vessels for cooking and baking. Depending on their intended use, our cooking pots will be fired either to stoneware temperatures--such as lidded casseroles and cloches for baking in an oven--or low-fire earthenware temperatures for open flame cooking, like Japanese donabe, Korean ttukbaegi, Central and South American olla, and north African tagine. Because the potter's wheel is only 6,000 years old and people have been cooking in clay long before then, all of our cookware can be made with slabs and/or coils, thrown on the wheel, or a combination of both. While we are primarily concerned with form and function of these pots, we will also explore various means of decorating and finishing.

PREREQUISITE: Students must have completed at least one full-length beginner level CLL ceramics course at the Ivy Tech Main Campus and be familiar with the CLL ceramics studio space and practices.

NOTE: This class is not eligible for fee remission for Ivy Tech employees due to limited capacity. Please see our CLL fee remission guidelines for more information.

10/23/2024 - 12/11/2024 (No class 11/27) | Wednesdays, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Scott Barton | Ivy Tech Main Campus | $260

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an interplay of ceramic techniques & ideas

This course is designed for people who have experience with shaping clay and who wish to explore their imaginations and broaden their skills in the art and craft of ceramics. The class encourages both independence and the interplay and incorporation of ideas and techniques of fellow ceramicists. That is, we will learn from and teach each other. We will also push ourselves in new directions and face failure together. We will use methods of hand-building, wheel-throwing, surface-texturing, and their combination to create pieces of art of underlying functionality, pure aesthetics, or both. Come to this class with your ideas and goals. You already know what you can do. Now do more.

PREREQUISITE: Students must have completed at least one full-length beginner level CLL ceramics course at the Ivy Tech Main Campus and be familiar with the CLL ceramics studio space and practices.

NOTE: This class is not eligible for fee remission for Ivy Tech employees due to limited capacity. Please see our CLL fee remission guidelines for more information.

10/24/2024 - 12/12/2024 (No class 11/28) | Thursdays, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Scott Barton | Ivy Tech Main Campus | $280

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advanced ceramics study

This course is designed for experienced CLL students to have the freedom to explore the wheel and beyond without the structure of a traditional class. Under the supervision of your instructor, you will have time reserved in the studio in addition to open studio hours to build on the skills you’ve gained in beginner and experienced level classes toward individual goals and projects.
This class will be supervised by instructor Scott Barton, who will help shape and support your experience in this course, while emphasizing the freedom to explore and providing feedback toward your progression.

PREREQUISITE: Students must have completed at least one CLL ceramics class at the Ivy Tech Main Campus studio beyond the beginner level, and be familiar with the CLL ceramics studio space and practices.

NOTE: This class is not eligible for fee remission for Ivy Tech employees due to limited capacity. Please see our CLL fee remission guidelines for more information.

10/25/2024 - 12/13/2024 (No class 11/29) | Fridays, 5:00pm-8:00pm
Scott Barton | Ivy Tech Main Campus | $230

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adding meaning with mending

Mending is an art form as old as fiber arts itself, though today few people still practice. There is a phenomenon that happens though, when you put your own time and effort into mending a textile or garment. Not only do you add longevity to its life, you also imbue it with a sense of importance by adding a bit of yourself to the piece. In this class, we will learn ways to repair an array of pieces, whether woven or knit, by apply patches, darning, embroidering, etc. You will be asked to bring in your own pieces to work on, along with your creativity!
 
Supplies: Supply kits containing fabric patches, needles, thread, yarn, and darning needles will be provided and are included in the class registration fee.

11/13/2024 - 12/11/2024 (No class 11/27) | Wednesdays, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Sarah Nichols | Ivy Tech Main Campus | $95

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mosaic pixel art workshop

In this 3-hour workshop, you'll use small square tiles to create a bold, stand-alone mosaic that's ready to hang on your wall! Take design inspiration from 8-bit computer graphics, cross-stitch, quilting, or your own imagination. We'll cover the basics of working with thin-set mortar to create a durable, water-resistant art piece. With no tile cutting required, this class is perfect for anyone, from the complete mosaic novice to those with more experience who are looking for a fun way to stretch their creativity. All class materials included!

This workshop is open to adults, as well as youth ages 12+ who plan to attend with an authorized adult who is also registered. If you are registering a youth participant, please also submit our Youth Participation Form.

NOTE: This class is not eligible for fee remission for Ivy Tech employees due to limited capacity. Please see our CLL fee remission guidelines for more information.

11/16/2024 | Saturday, 10:00am-1:00pm
Sara Colvard | Ivy Tech Main Campus | $65

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watercolor technique

This course is designed for anyone who is interested in watercolors, from beginners to experienced artists interested in learning new skills and techniques, and how to choose strong compositions. Using a limited pallet you will learn how to mix color, shades and tone. Whether you paint along with the instructor or work on your own, you can expect individual attention. You will be amazed at what you can do!

10/31/2024 - 12/12/2024 (No class 11/28) | Thursdays, 10:00am-12:00pm
MarySue Schwab | Ivy Tech Main Campus | $95

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learn calligraphy & more

Calligraphy is the art of beautiful writing. With the use of simple tools and good technique, you'll learn the basic strokes, size, and spacing of lettering so you can use these skills as a springboard for decorative lettering and flourishes. This class is open to all skill levels.

10/31/2024 - 12/12/2024 (No class 11/28) | Thursdays, 12:30pm-1:30pm
MarySue Schwab | Ivy Tech Main Campus | $55

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intentional genealogy: growing family trees through planned research supported by historic resources

This course is framed by applying best practices for genealogical research.

We will: (1) focus on using contemporary online sources, as well as expanding an understanding of the various web-based services (free and fee based); (2) explore essential in-person research of printed and stored historic records; (3) provide a framework to plan research objectives, formulate a usable personalized record keeping system, and resolve differences in the historical records; (4) model how to maintain research records, locate and interpret vital records, examine and apply US Census archival data, and track family members through local and social records; (5) establish methodology to get and keep records organized; (6) identity how to plan and conduct research, document and maintain citations, and write research reports and record progress.

No experience or prior family search experience required.

Supplies: Students may bring a personal computer to use, if desired, as well as an electronic storage filing option (external hard drive, thumb drive, etc.). It is recommended that all students have computer/internet access outside of class, as well as a program to read adobe files and a current membership to an online family tree making system.

NOTE: This class will be held in-person at the Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus. If you need to miss a class and would like to review the material covered that day, we do have the ability to Zoom-record the meeting upon request and with the consent of other participating students.

11/13/2024 - 12/18/2024 (No class 11/27) | Wednesday, 2:00pm-4:30pm
Susan Snider Salmon | Ivy Tech Main Campus or Zoom | $90

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chair yoga & meditation [virtual]

Come experience the many benefits of yoga: improve your flexibility, strengthen your muscles, refine your breathing technique, cultivate ease in your joints, reduce stress, and improve your sleep! And you can do all of this while seated! Each class will work toward these benefits and include a meditation exercise. This class is perfect for students looking for a gentle yoga option, those new to yoga, and anyone who might have limited mobility. No previous experience is necessary. If you are interested in this class but have concerns about beginning a yoga practice, please consult a doctor.

11/5/2024 - 12/17/2024 (No class 11/26) | Tuesdays, 12:30pm-1:30pm
Patricia Pauly | Zoom | $60

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Functional fitness [virtual]

Fitness isn’t impossible, and it doesn’t have to be about setting personal records weight lifting or running marathons. Functional Fitness is about staying healthy and fit enough to do what you want to do, whether that's carrying your own golf clubs, gardening, or just staying active. The key is to get started!
This class will focus on three aspects of functional fitness: overall strength, flexibility, and balance. The movements will generally be whole body movements and imitate “real life” movements. Participants may wish to consult with their physician prior to taking this class if they have any medical issues.

No prior fitness experience is necessary, and modifications will be offered to make each exercise do-able for every student. This class is open to all adults ages 18+ and is perfect for anyone who wants to put more life in the years they have ahead!

11/7/2024 - 12/19/2024 (No class 11/28) | Thursdays, 12:30pm-1:30pm
Patricia Pauly | Zoom | $60

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homesteading [In-Person or Virtual]

Sustainable living is more than a passing trend, but many practitioners (or those who want to be) often lack practical information on how to successfully live off the land, especially when it comes to raising farm animals. Lifelong farmer, homesteader and Owen County native Bill Pursell guides participants through important considerations associated with homesteading. Classes will cover everything from site and animal selection to land and water management to gardening. Bill pulls the class together by also examining the business of homesteading, including budget and tax considerations, trading, marketing, auctioning, as well as topics of interest to participants.

Note: This class will be held in-person at the Ivy Tech Bloomington Main Campus in a Learn Anywhere classroom that also accommodates live instruction for those who wish to attend virtually. All students will have the opportunity to participate and may attend either in-person or virtually via Zoom each class as needed.

Household Discount: Registered students may sign up one additional member of their household to attend classes at no cost. If you are interested in registering for this class and would like to sign up an additional household member, please contact lifelonglearning@ivytech.edu for additional details. 

11/7/2024 - 12/19/2024 (No class 11/14 or 11/28) | Thursdays, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Bill Pursell | Ivy Tech Main Campus or Zoom | $90

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