Potter's Wheel Level 1 WED 12:00

Service Description

Learn how to throw pottery on the wheel and make your own mugs, bowls, pots, plates, vases, and more! Glaze and keep up to 6 of your favorite pots. This small group class of 4 students will meet on 6 consecutive Wednesdays for 2 hours of demonstrations, guided practice, independent practice, and clean-up. It is for beginners and anyone needing a refresher course. Wear clothes and shoes that can get dirty and please bring your own towel or apron because you’ll need it! The first 5 sessions are on the potter's wheel and cover the basics of throwing, including wedging, centering, opening, pulling, shaping, and reclaiming. The 6th session introduces glazing. Students may select from our collection of over 75 glazes! Glazing may be completed during Open Studio sessions. All glazing must be completed within 30 days of the 6th session. Missed sessions may not be rescheduled or refunded, but 2 hours of practice time on the wheel may be reserved if the schedule allows. This package includes clay, tools, open studio, glaze, bisque fire, and glaze fire. All clay is stoneware, which is safe for food, microwave, dishwasher, and oven. Most glazes are nontoxic, but a small selection are not food safe, so please pay attention when using glazes. Additional practice time may be added on by reserving the wheel during a 2 hour Open Studio session for $40 (includes 1 pound of clay). Additional clay may be purchased for $6 per pound. This cost includes the cost of additional glaze, larger shelf storage, and larger kiln space required for 2 firings. Wheel projects must be limited to no more than 4 pounds until further notice. Level 1 may be repeated. Students who complete Level 1 are eligible to move on to Level 2. Upon completion of any level, students are eligible to participate in our quarterly art exhibition and sale (coming soon!)! Students who complete levels 1, 2, and 3 are eligible to participate in our Level 4 Emerging Artist Program-- sell your work in our studio inside the iconic Cedar Street Bridge! This class also serves as a prerequisite for our Member's Studio opening in May!