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.
1001 S Duck Street, Stillwater, OK 74074
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Past Pottery Classes
Decorative Home Address Plaque
Join instructor Missy Hitch to create and customize your own decorative home address plaque! You will utilize different textures and shapes to create your own design. No experience is needed. Plaques will be bisque fired and ready to glaze by May 27th. This is a perfect project to keep for your own home or gift to someone special. Participants will make one address plaque each.
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.
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.
Underglaze Screens - Screen Printing for Ceramics
In this class, you will be creating a reusable, long lasting, freeform screen that can be used with underglaze on your ceramic pieces (either on a form/vessel or on flat slabs). Your maximum image size will be 5 x 5 inches and you will have the choice to make up to two screens (i.e. two images/designs). You can create a single image or repeatable pattern so that your 5 x 5 inch-image can be used to create larger works. Ideally we will play with a slab of clay and underglaze after our screens have been made.
Bunny Plate
Join instructor Missy Hitch to create and customize your own decorative bunny plate! Different textures and shapes will be provided to bring your own design to your plate. No experience is needed. All items will be bisque fired and ready to glaze by March 25th. This is a perfect project to keep for your Easter decor or gift to someone special.