Explore the enchanting world of ceramic fairy houses in this hands-on, beginner friendly class. You will learn essential handbuilding techniques in order to create your piece. Your original, whimsical fairy house will be a perfect adornment for any garden or yard. No prior experience necessary.
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Wheel Throwing 2
Introduction to Wheel Throwing 2 will offer the continued practice of centering and creating a cylinder vessel. Demonstration and discussion on advanced surface decoration and glazing techniques will also be covered. Students should have previously taken Introduction to Wheel Throwing 1 to participate in this class. During this class, students are eligible for open studio time.
Wheel Throwing 1
Instruction will include students’ skills in the areas of general properties of clay, throwing on the wheel, and glazing. This is a class that will allow you to get your hands dirty, make mistakes, and get the feel of the wheel. No previous experience in clay is needed for this class. Upon completing this class, students are eligible for instructional open studio time.
Decorative Plates or Trinket Dish
Join instructor Missy Hitch to create and customize your own decorative plate set! Several different textures and shapes will be provided to bring your own design to your dish. No experience is needed. All items will be bisque fired and ready to glaze by May 18th. This is a perfect project to keep for your holiday decor or gift to someone special. Participants can make up to two plates.
Introduction to Handbuilding
In this course, students explore the basic physical properties of clay by practicing a variety of hand-forming techniques used to create functional objects. Hand-forming techniques will include pinch pottery, slab and coil building, mold slumping, and texturizing surfaces. The objective of this class is not to make pieces to take home, but rather to learn what is possible and give students a chance to get their hands dirty and feel what it's like to work with clay. No previous experience with clay is needed for this class. This class is a prerequisite to attend open studio.
Altered Forms - Interemediate Pottery Workshop
Unleash your creativity with our Intermediate Altered Forms pottery workshop, guided by instructor Missy Hitch. Explore altered forms by integrating wheel throwing, hand building, and pulled handle techniques. Enhance your expertise in modifying wheel-thrown bowl shapes during this engaging 3-hour in-person workshop. No special tools are needed—just bring your usual wheel-throwing tools. Participants should have a good grasp of throwing a broad bowl shape. Don't miss this chance to elevate your ceramic craftsmanship.