Skill Level 1: Beginner - No experience required

Location: 2011 Tracy Ave

In this introductory course you will learn the basics of throwing pottery on the wheel. We will cover basic studio use, preparing clay, centering, pulling cylinders, trimming pieces, firing, and glazing. Come learn a new skill or revisit an old hobby with this fun hands-on class.

Week 1:

Brief tour and orientation

Demonstrations: Preparing clay (wedging) and throwing on the wheel

Week 2:

Demonstration: Throwing with a focus on finishing work on the wheel

Discussion on the stages of clay and drying

Week 3:

Demonstration: Trimming work on the wheel

Introduction to firing

Week 4:

Demonstration: Glaze application (dipping and brushing)

Included with class:

-15 lbs cone 6 clay

-firings of all work made during the course

-outside of class studio access within the following hours:

Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

You will need to bring:

Clay tools. If you don’t already have some, a link to the recommended items will be sent along with the class info email after signup.