The goal of Beginners Pottery Wheel is to learn
- Centering
- Basic Bowls
- Basic Cylinders
- Trimming
- Glazing
- Clean Up and Storing Pieces
We focus heavily on centering during this first class. Centering is the base for every piece you create on the wheel. If the base isn't centered, everything above it will be off as well.
Week 1: Centering and cylinders
Week 2: Review centering and cups/cylinders
Week 3: Trimming cylinders - come with 3-4 leather hard cylinders, ok to throw next week’s once trimming is done
Week 4: Throwing Bowls
Week 5: Trimming Bowls - come with 3-4 leather hard bowls to trim, ok to throw once trimming is done.
Week 6: Throw your heart out. This is the last week to throw to get everything through the process by the final week of this class.
Week 7: Glazing with a single glaze
Week 8: Layering glaze and resist techniques
Class lasts 2 hours. The first hour will be instruction, the rest will be for practice. We encourage you to keep practicing outside of class for the most growth!
*Clean Up is Mandatory* If you are concerned that your student may not clean up thoroughly, please come 15 minutes before the end of class to help clean up. Failure to fully clean up will result in a $10 cleaning fee each time their area is not cleaned.
Equipment needed (all tools available in our shop):
- 2 Plastic bats --we use Speedball square bats--
- Large kitchen trash bags
- Apron (optional)
This class is the only one that provides clay for students.
Students are responsible for:
- Getting out required tools daily, including their bats.
- Clean up. We will talk everyone through the cleanup process. If you choose not to clean up, you will not be able to take future classes.
Practicing during Retail Hours in addition to Class gives you more time to hone skills learned during class.
Retail Hours:
Mon, Tues, Thurs 12 - 8 pm
Fri 12 - 4 pm
Sat 10 - 2 pm
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* Members get $25 off by using code.
* Full refund minus $50 if canceled more than 1 week prior to class. 50% refund if cancelled 4-7 days before class. No refunds if cancelled less than 3 days before class.