classes + courses
Kadence strives to offer creative growth opportunites for artists of all levels - people wanting to try out a completely new medium, as well as those who want to hone existing skills and level up their artwork. This page will be expanding rapidly as we connect with our members and figure out what you all want to see!
This class will be conducted in two parts: the mask making (guided by some super rad artists) will occur at Kadence Collective 6-8pm, September 19.
The second portion will be a raku firing (a primitive Japanese style pit firing that is amazingly addictive and instantly gratifying! This part will take place Friday, October 3rd, or it that date doesn’t work, we can fire them here at Kadence as part of our First Friday Raku nights any month.
Come try us out!
If you’d like to drop-in to utilize Kadence during regular business hours, choose your total number of hours here :) Check in with the front desk when you come in.
8am-7pm Weds-Sunday. No drop-in available Mon/Tues
Kadence offers a wide variety of tools and spaces. If you are dropping in- you can purchase clay by the pound. This is a free-form space, so bring your latest project and enjoy the community! Like most cool communities, we rely on respect and consideration to keep us running smoothly. Clean up all messes and don’t hesitate to ask staff or members if you need help with something.
Storytelling Through Sculpture
$325
This 4-session class will be taught by Russ Ford, local sculptor and twice recipient of Washington Art Educator of the year award. It is designed for participants who wish to tell a personal story through the creation of a tableau of clay figures or figurines. We all have stories that are precious and meaningful to us. Working to develop these into a visible narrative creates a lasting artifact that can be shared by many. The objective is to develop these stories employing the elements of figurative sculpture bringing your character(s) to life.
This is a once-a-week course that lasts for 8 weeks. It’s a perfect class for beginners or for those looking to refresh their skills. Students will explore sculpture, slab work, the characteristics of clay, making altered vessels and creating houses out of stiff slab construction etc.
Halloween Raku Pumpkins! Saturday, 3PM Sept 20
$45
Get into the spooky spirit with clay in your hands! In this beginner-friendly ceramic handbuilding class, we’ll create Halloween-themed pieces like pumpkins, jack-o-lanterns and ghosts!
These pieces will be made using raku clay and fired during our “First Friday” raku firing in the parking lot of Kadence Collective, October 3rd at 3pm. Raku is primitive Japanese-style pit-firing where items are removed from kiln while red-hot and plunged into combustibles. It’s explosive, addicting and instantly gratifying. The resulting pieces are metallic, smoky, and highly unpredictable (that’s part of the fun). Join us and adorn your fall table with hand made art!
clay by the pound
$1/per
purchase in-house clay, by the pound.
This class will include guided instruction for both sculptural hand building and wheel throwing, plus 4 hours a week open studio a week for students to tend to their wares between classes. A great way to try out the studio and get to know some cool folks. This class will cover all stages and processes of basic ceramic works, from wet work to final glazing. Whether you are new to ceramics, or just looking for support/encouragement, this class is sure to check all the boxes.
Andrea Carraso is a PNW clay and tai chi teacher. Andrea loves all forms of functional and sculptural clay, but her greatest art pieces are her students.
Class is held on Wednesdays from 6-8pm beginning Oct 1-Nov 5
25lbs of clay is included.