8 Week Beginning Wheel Throwing Feb 8th - March 29th
Class will meet every Sunday 10am-1pm for 8 weeks starting Feb 8th. Registration includes 25lbs of clay, unlimited reclaim, 3 hours of studio access/week (open studio hours are 6am-12am 7 days a week), access to underglaze, glaze, and everything else you need to start (or continue) your ceramic journey.
Our small class sizes ensure personalized, one-on-one instruction as you master the foundational skills of the pottery wheel. The course will cover:
- Clay Preparation: Learn the essential technique of wedging to remove air bubbles and achieve a uniform consistency.
- Throwing Fundamentals: centering the clay and controlling the wheel to create foundational shapes.
- Forming Techniques: Progress from simple forms like cylinders and bowls to more complex pieces such as mugs and small vases.
- Trimming & Finishing: Learn how to trim the bottoms of your pieces and create pulled handles.
- Surface Decoration & Glazing: Explore basic decoration and glazing techniques
- Studio Procedures: Understand the full process, including the different stages of clay (wet, leather-hard, bone-dry), firing processes, and studio safety/cleanup protocols.
Each session will feature a demonstration followed by hands-on studio time with guidance from the instructor. By the end of the course, you can expect to complete and take home several finished, dishwasher and microwave-safe ceramic pieces.
Details:
- Duration: 8 weeks
- Skill Level: All levels welcome; no prior experience necessary
- Materials: Includes 25lbs of clay and all tools needed. Feel free to bring your on favorite tools if you have them.
- Short fingernails are required for working on the wheel effectively.
- What to Bring: Clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Optional: apron.
- Class is limited to 6 students
Join us and transform a ball of clay into a piece of art you can use.