Age: 16+
This wheel throwing class is for students with little to no experience. I will teach you the basics of how to center a ball of clay on the wheel and shape your clay into finished functional pieces. You will leave the course with 2-8 finished pieces. Output is highly dependent on open studio attendance.
Curriculum:
- Week 1: Introduction to the basics of wheel throwing. (Espresso mugs)
- Week 2: Introduction to trimming, optional: add a handle. More throwing practice.
- Week 3: Intro to the basics of glazing
- WEEK 4: Introduction to plates: Beginner level set making
- WEEK 5: Introduction to bowl sets
- WEEK 6: Introduction to shaping cylinders into vase shapes.
- WEEK 7: Glazing. If time: great pottery throw down challenge.
- This class includes 2 hours of open studio on Sundays. Open studio is not a class, you will have 2 hours of access to the studio each week to practice learned skills independently.
Included:
- access to 3 clay bodies
- 2 hrs independent work time, “Open Studio” (Sundays only) missed open studio time does not roll over.
- Underglaze, assorted brush on glazes and a clear dipping glaze.
- Tools available for use. (**All outside tools must be clearly labeled).
Class Schedule:
- 6:30-6:50: Demonstration
- 6:50-9:10: Guided and Independent practice. Additional demos by request. I will circulate providing one-on-one attention on the technicality of your wheel thrown or hand built projects.
- 9:10-9:30: Clean up and closing meeting
Extra fees:
- Firing is .07 per cubic inch.
**Firing fees are accepted via cash, Venmo or Zelle.
What To Bring
- Clothes that can get dirty
- Tools: if you’d like to use your own
- An apron and a hand towel that you will bring home with you at the end of each class.
Make Ups & Cancellation
Students may swap into another class to make up for an absence. One makeup class allotted per session. No make ups after the class ends
Full refunds are offered if cancellation happens up to 2 days before a class starts. No refunds less than 48 hours before the class begins. It is free to transfer credits to another class or service as long as there is room available. A substitute attendee may be named by the booking party at any time
