6-Week Classes
Beginner’s Wheel Throwing Class – Tuesday 5:30 pm
Taught by Steph and Sean Sloop
$275/class
In a 6-week beginner’s wheel throwing class, you’ll learn the foundational skills of working with clay on the potter’s wheel. Here’s a glimpse into what you might cover:
Clay preparation: wedging clay
Fundamentals: Coning, Centering, Opening, and Pulling
Comprehensive Learning: Pulling taller walls and Shaping your vessels
Decoration: Different surface decorating techniques and handle making
Glazing: Learn how to glaze your pieces and express your creative side
Key Takeaways:
- Develop Fundamental Skills: Gain a solid understanding of basic wheel throwing techniques.
- Build Confidence: Develop confidence in working with clay on the wheel.
- Explore Creativity: Experiment with different shapes and forms.
- Relax and Enjoy: Discover the meditative and rewarding process of working with clay.
Beginner’s Wheel Throwing Class – Thursday 5:30 pm
Taught by TBA
$275/class
In a 6-week, beginner’s wheel throwing class, you’ll learn the foundational skills of working with clay on the potter’s wheel. Here’s a glimpse into what you might cover:
Clay preparation: wedging clay
Fundamentals: Coning, Centering, Opening, and Pulling
Comprehensive Learning: Pulling taller walls and Shaping your vessels
Decoration: Different surface decorating techniques and handle making
Glazing: Learn how to glaze your pieces and express your creative side
Key Takeaways:
- Develop Fundamental Skills: Gain a solid understanding of basic wheel throwing techniques.
- Build Confidence: Develop confidence in working with clay on the wheel.
- Explore Creativity: Experiment with different shapes and forms.
- Relax and Enjoy: Discover the meditative and rewarding process of working with clay.
Beginner’s Hand Building Class – Wednesday 5:30 pm
Taught by Steph Sloop
$275/class
In a 6-week, beginner’s hand-building class, you’ll explore a variety of techniques for creating pottery without using a wheel. Here’s a glimpse into what you might cover:
Pinch Pots: Learn the fundamental technique of pinching clay between your fingers to create simple forms like bowls and cups.
Coil Building: Discover the method of building with coils of clay, which allows for more complex shapes and larger vessels.
Slab Building: Slab Building: Explore the process of creating flat sheets of clay and joining them together to form boxes, bowls, and sculptures.
Surface Decorating: Learn basic surface decoration techniques such as carving, using underglaze, and adding texture.
Key Takeaways:
- Develop Fundamental Skills: Gain a solid understanding of basic hand-building techniques.
- Explore Creativity: Experiment with different shapes and forms.
- Build Confidence: Develop confidence in working with clay without the use of a wheel.
- Relax and Enjoy: Discover the meditative and rewarding process of working with clay.