Intro to Ceramics – February

This is a 4 week class, specifically for adults,  in which you will be introduced to the basics of throwing and ceramics. You will be introduced to techniques to throw a pot on the wheel, as well as hand building with slabs. This is a great class to build a strong foundation in pottery giving you skills in hand building and pottery and how to combine the two skills for success – even at a beginner’s level!  The class will meet Thursday evenings in February,  6 – 8  pm, February 1,  8, 15 and 29. Please note we do not meet February 22. The class is limited to 4 adult people – meaning you will get good one on one instruction.  The outline of the class is as follows:

• Week 1:

  • • You will throw 5 balls of clay (time permitting), of which you will keep 3 that you like. Focus is on centering
    • We will make a slab plate and use sgraffito to decorate
    • Review of different ways to finish or decorate your pots.
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  • Week 2:

    • • • • • • You will trim the pots you made from the previous week. How to trim a pot
              • You will make 1 slab bowl and use texture to decorate
              • You will throw 4 balls of clay, time permitting, of which you can keep 2 of your finished pots. Focus is on shaping.
              • Review pots that you have made. Discuss ways that they could be finished /decorated/glazed.

            Week 3:

          • • • • • You will learn about different techniques to finish your pots. The plate you made in the previously will be finished with a  method called sgraffito.
                  • You will trim your pots not trimmed
                  • You can decorate any of your pots using whatever method you like -time permitting

                 

              • Week 4:

                • • You will glaze all your pots previously made.
            

        Your pots will be available for pick up within 3 weeks of your last class.

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        To sign up for this class, click here.

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