Beginners Term Class Wheel Throwing
8 Week Wheel Throwing Term Classes
Beginner
Beginners wheel throwing term meets every week consecutively for 8 weeks and is segmented into (2) four week cycles. Each four week cycle culminates into finished glazed and fired work, which is improved upon on the second cycle as the participants understand the continuity of all the steps from cycle one.
Each cycle instructs students on how to:
-Wedge clay in preparation for throwing.
-Throwing, which includes techniques such as centering, opening, collaring, compressing bottoms, pulling cylinder walls, bellying, undercutting, use of tools, and wiring.
-Trimming pots with trim tools via, stops, giffin grip, twist lock, etc.
-Handling, sgrafitto, carving, slip and scoring.
-Glazing, ceramic brush decorating, waxing.
-Firing
There is unlimited use of clay and materials. Tools are provided and 4 finished works are included in the term with any additional works desired put through our kiln firing services. Participants are guided on how to make a multitude of functional and decorative objects.
Please ensure you can attend all classes, as we are unable to offer make-up classes.
8 Week Wheel Throwing Term Classes
Beginner
Beginners wheel throwing term meets every week consecutively for 8 weeks and is segmented into (2) four week cycles. Each four week cycle culminates into finished glazed and fired work, which is improved upon on the second cycle as the participants understand the continuity of all the steps from cycle one.
Each cycle instructs students on how to:
-Wedge clay in preparation for throwing.
-Throwing, which includes techniques such as centering, opening, collaring, compressing bottoms, pulling cylinder walls, bellying, undercutting, use of tools, and wiring.
-Trimming pots with trim tools via, stops, giffin grip, twist lock, etc.
-Handling, sgrafitto, carving, slip and scoring.
-Glazing, ceramic brush decorating, waxing.
-Firing
There is unlimited use of clay and materials. Tools are provided and 4 finished works are included in the term with any additional works desired put through our kiln firing services. Participants are guided on how to make a multitude of functional and decorative objects.
Please ensure you can attend all classes, as we are unable to offer make-up classes.
8 Week Wheel Throwing Term Classes
Beginner
Beginners wheel throwing term meets every week consecutively for 8 weeks and is segmented into (2) four week cycles. Each four week cycle culminates into finished glazed and fired work, which is improved upon on the second cycle as the participants understand the continuity of all the steps from cycle one.
Each cycle instructs students on how to:
-Wedge clay in preparation for throwing.
-Throwing, which includes techniques such as centering, opening, collaring, compressing bottoms, pulling cylinder walls, bellying, undercutting, use of tools, and wiring.
-Trimming pots with trim tools via, stops, giffin grip, twist lock, etc.
-Handling, sgrafitto, carving, slip and scoring.
-Glazing, ceramic brush decorating, waxing.
-Firing
There is unlimited use of clay and materials. Tools are provided and 4 finished works are included in the term with any additional works desired put through our kiln firing services. Participants are guided on how to make a multitude of functional and decorative objects.
Please ensure you can attend all classes, as we are unable to offer make-up classes.