Sundays Jan 7 to Feb 25, 2024    4:30 to 6:45pm,  8 WEEKS

Now in it's 2nd year, class content has been updated and students can expect an even better individualized learning opportunity.  

I will provide structured lessons focused on building upon your basic wheel throwing skills.  This will help you grow from beginner to intermediate level.  We will work on how to move clay up to  “Get rid of the beginner bottom bulge!", make a personalized 'makers mark' stamp, learn pottery vocabulary, how to use different tools (e.g. ribs, throwing stick), pullling and extruding handles and explore making different shapes.

We will practice common ‘pot repair’ techniques at the leather hard and dry hard stage.  .

Finally, two weeks will be devoted to glazing and decorating techniques at both the greenware and bisque stage.  We will review pot preparations for dipping glazing, practice glazing techniques, how to use mason…