Cylinder Bootcamp: Go Bigger, Go Better
This class is for potters who can center, trim, and understand the basics—but want to throw *bigger, cleaner, and taller* with confidence.
By the end of Cylinder Bootcamp, you’ll have six cylinders with:
✅ Even walls
✅ Flat bottoms
✅ At least 8” in height
✅ A clean, well-trimmed base
This is a bootcamp for a reason—expect failure, critique, and serious growth. You’ll push past perfectionism, sharpen your self-critique, and walk away with the skills to turn a cylinder into a vase, pitcher, sculpture, mug, or whatever inspires you.
The Breakdown:
Week 1: Find your starting point. Center more weight, throw as many as possible, and cut them open—except your best one. Focus: flat, smooth interiors.
Week 2: Go taller. Pull thinner, more even walls and learn to stay steady when your hands aren’t touching. Fail on purpose by pulling too thin—it’s how you get better. Keep only the best.
Week 3: Shape it up. Keep refining walls and bottoms while introducing shaping techniques. Learn pre-trimming for an easier trim session later.
Week 4: Trim like a pro. Cut a clean foot, refine the base, and if you’re taking Handles & Pitchers next, keep your best piece for the next challenge.
Class Details:
- 2-hour class: First hour = instruction, second hour = practice.
- Practice outside of class is expected (studio time included while open).
- Want 24/7 access? A membership gives you that *plus* 25% off this class.
**What You’ll Need:**
- Your own tools (available for purchase)
- Your own clay (available for purchase)
- A commitment to clean up (seriously, no exceptions)
Challenge yourself. Build confidence. Get to that next level.
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