Faye began her teaching career in her home state of North Carolina in 1986, where she taught k-12 Art in the public schools for eight years, focusing on middle school.

Faye has a warm friendly personality, and supportive encouraging style that compliments a solid core of teaching experience in many types of arts and crafts to all ages and abilities.

For more info call:

Click here for the Registration Form
(mail it with check or bring it to Faye, address 1806 NW 70th Street, Ballard, WA 98117)

Adult Class Schedule

ADULT POTTERY 101

Choose from 3 possible class times...

• Monday evenings: 7:00pm – 10:00pm
• Tuesday mornings: 9:00am – 12:00pm
  
• Wednesday evenings: 7:00pm – 10:00pm
  

Cost: $100 /month

Includes 25 lbs. of clay with initial sign-up and all glazes and firings up to two cubic feet per month.  Also:  individual instruction on the potters wheel, demonstrations on functional forms and hand-building, and open studio practice times. 
** Additional clay can be purchased for $20 per 25 lb bag.
***Additional kiln space can be purchased for $15 per cubic foot

Open Studio Student Practice Times 

Kids 2011 - 2012 Class Schedule

BEGINNERS POTTERY ALL AGES

1st Session - meets for 12 weeks starting 9/13 & ending 11/29. - Cost: $240
2nd Session -meets for 12 weeks starting 1/3 & ending 4/3  (No class 2/21 or 2/28) -Cost: $240
3rd Session - meets for 8 weeks Starting 4/24 & ending 6/5 - Cost: $160

3 Choices:

1. Tuesday After School, 3:00pm – 4:00pm or 
2. Tuesday After School,  4:30pm - 5:30pm or
3. Wednesday After school 3:00pm - 4:00pm

All 3 classes are designed for all skill levels.  Students will learn an array of pottery technique as they express themselves through the amazing medium of clay.  Possible projects include:  bowls, cups, vases, game boards, fairy houses, wheel work, and much more...

ADVANCED POTTERY FOR 8-13 YEAR OLDS


1st Session - meets for 12 weeks starting 9/14 & ending 11/30. - Cost: $360
2nd Session -meets for 12 weeks starting 1/4 & ending 4/4  (No class 2/22 or 2/29) - Cost: $360
3rd Session - meets for 8 weeks starting 4/25 and ending 6/13 - Cost: $255

Wednesday after school:  4:15pm - 5:45pm

** Fayezart Summer 2012 Day Camps! **

Camp 1: It's all about Art and Pottery I- $350
June 25th - 29th, 9:30am - 2:30pm (Recommended age 9 - 13 year olds)

Camp 2: It's all about Art and Pottery II - $350
July 9th - 13th, 9:30am - 2:30pm (Recommended age 9 - 13 year olds)

Designed for the young Artist who is serious about his/her personal artistic growth. Campers will make real art using professional art mediums, focusing on the Elements of Art and Principles of Design. Faye will lead the students through step by step detailed techniques creating Illusion of Depth and Illusion of Form. Because of the extra hours of the camp there will also be plenty of time for campers to explore there own favorite mediums and creative expression. Examples of available mediums include: clay/pottery, watercolor, acrylic, oil pastel, chalk pastel, print making and more.

• A light snack will be provided around 10:45 & a lunch break at 12:15. (Please bring your own water bottle.)
• After the last day of camp we will host a mini opening gallery exhibit for family & friends. Enjoy refreshments while mingling and discussing the young artists's creations!
• Campers will pick up finished pottery Sunday afternoon the same week as camp.  If this is not a possible pick up day please make special arrangements to pick up finished work ASAP. Due to the volume of pottery pieces can not be stored at fayezart.

Send $175 deposit along with the completed registration / liability form to Faye Baker.

 

Camp 3 : Just Clay  for 4 days- $350 
July 16 -19th, 9:30am - 2:30pm & Return to glaze wares Friday July 27  9:30-12:30 (Suggested age 6 - 11 year olds)

This is the chance for the young camper to submerge themselves fully into the medium of clay for 4 days.  Due to the nature of the medium campers can return the following Friday for a glazing morning only (9:30-12:30). Pieces will be fired Friday night, Campers will  then return Sunday afternoon July 29th  at 3:00 to see their pieces on display and for cookies and juice to celebrate their beautiful creations. For those of you who have taken Fayezart classes before there will be some repeat projects with plenty of room for personal self expression. There will also be lots of new techniques to try including the  extruder and the classic potters wheel and slab roller!

• A light snack will be provided at 10:45 and a lunch break at 12:15 please bring your own water bottle.
• Glazing pottery will happen Friday morning July 27th 9:30-12:30
• Campers will pick up finished pottery Sunday July 29th  at the conclusion of our Artist reception at 3:00 (If it is impossible to attend the artist reception then please make special arrangements to pick up finished pottery ASAP. Due to the volume of pieces it will not be possible to store pieces at fayezart studio.)

Send $175 deposit along with the completed registration / liability form to Faye Baker.

Camps happen at 1806 NW 70th St, Seattle, WA
Call Faye to learn more about her summer programs:

With regard to all classes:

A minimum of four students is needed to form a class.
Special classes in a variety of mediums can also be designed depending on your needs. Faye has created specialized classes for such groups as Girl Scout troops and home schooled students.

Also, Ask about Birthday Partys!

Faye’s pottery and sculpture are always on display in her studio and whatever is there is generally for sale.