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.
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Past Pottery Classes
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 the Introduction to Wheel Throwing 1 to participate in this class. During this class, students are eligible for instructional open studio time.
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 instructional open studio.
Nativity Scene Pottery Workshop
Come join us for this special workshop and create a family heirloom that will be enjoyed for years to come! Instructor Missy Hitch will guide you in creating a simple and unique clay nativity set using basic hand-building techniques. You will build your scene on the first day of the workshop and pick out your glaze color. We will the piece in your chosen color and have it ready to pick up in time to display.
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Pinch Ball Ornament with Mo Wassell
Pinch pots are the foundation of so many handbuilding projects. Come let Mo Wassell walk you through turning a pinch pot into a ball ornament for this holiday season! You get to decide how your ornament will be finished (Mo will provide you with plenty of options) and you will have time after your ornament is bisque fired to glaze on your own in the studio.
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