{"product_id":"introduction-to-wheel-throwing-level-one-1","title":"Introduction to Wheel Throwing (Level One)","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eIn this introductory class 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level: \u003c\/strong\u003eOne (Beginner)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e None - No experience required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eBrief tour and orientation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDemonstrations: Preparing clay (wedging) and throwing on the wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDemonstration: Throwing with a focus on finishing work on the wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDiscussion on the stages of clay and drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDemonstration: Trimming work on the wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIntroduction to firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDemonstration: Glaze application (dipping and brushing).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded with class:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e15 lbs cone 6 clay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFirings of all work made during the course\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eStudio access outside of class time during the following hours:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMonday-Thursday 8:30AM-9:00PM, Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM, Saturday \u0026amp; Sunday 10:00AM-4:00PM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will need to bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e**We have community tools available for use, however these are not guaranteed and it is highly recommended you purchase your own**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e A basic pottery tool kit. Below are some options that can be found locally and\/or online:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dickblick.com\/products\/kemper-pottery-tool-kit\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlick (in store Kansas City, MO and online)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/goodearthclays.com\/products\/economy-8-piece-pottery-tool-kit\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBracker's Good Earth Clays (Lawrence, KS in store and online)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kruegerpottery.com\/products\/kemper_ptk\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKrueger Pottery Supply (St. Louis, MO in store and online)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.michaels.com\/product\/8ct-modeling-tool-set-by-craft-smart-10012071?michaelsStore=5166\u0026amp;inv=1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichaels (Multiple locations in store and online)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eYou may also wish to bring something to take notes with and we recommend wearing clothes you don't mind getting dirty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ceramics Studio - Belger Arts","offers":[{"title":"October Mondays 12-26 and November 2- 6:00PM-9:00PM with Erin Drake","offer_id":49672211595502,"sku":"SQ3614648","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"October Saturdays 3-24 - 1:00PM-4:00PM with Jamie Westermeyer","offer_id":49672212316398,"sku":"SQ3614649","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"November Tuesdays 3-24 - 6:00PM-9:00PM with Zoey McLeod","offer_id":49672212349166,"sku":"SQ3614650","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"November Saturdays 14-21 and December Saturdays 12-19 - 1:00PM-4:00PM with Jamie Westermeyer","offer_id":49672212381934,"sku":"SQ3614651","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"January Tuesdays 5-26 - 6:00PM-9:00PM with TBD","offer_id":49672212414702,"sku":"SQ3614652","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"January Wednesdays 6-27 - 6:00PM-9:00PM with Matt Pekarek","offer_id":49672212447470,"sku":"SQ3614653","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/7784\/6471\/files\/intro_wheel_02.webp?v=1760544799","url":"https:\/\/belgerarts.org\/products\/introduction-to-wheel-throwing-level-one-1","provider":"Belger Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}