Pottery: 3 Day Introduction to Throwing

This class is Step 1 of how to learn the wheel at Makers. It happens over 3 Thursdays and is designed for people looking to begin their journey throwing pottery on the wheel . Over the three days you will be introduced to the basic techniques of throwing clay and be able to keep up to 4 pieces from your 3 days. You can also take this class in the one day format.

Return in three weeks to pick up your 4 kiln fired pieces of pottery.

All supplies are included. Please wear comfortable clothing you don't mind getting dirty, tie back any long hair and trim nails.

NEXT STEPS

Here at Makers we have designed a program where class size is kept small (3 people) to allow for focused learning and one that allows you to learn and advance at your own pace.

Upon completion of this class and you wish to continue your learning journey then sign up for Step 2 of how to learn the wheel at Makers: Focus on Fundamentals. In order for your journey to be effective it is recommended you sign up for Focus on Fundamentals within 2 weeks of completing this class.

Upon completion of Steps 1 and 2 you can then return as a member and access our wheels and practice clay at no additional charge until you are ready to purchase your own clay and learn the art of glazing. Be prepared to spend up to 6 months practicing before keeping any pieces. It takes time to develop the techniques needed to be successful at throwing small pieces and keeping them to glaze.

We are both a teaching studio and a community studio for members to use.

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COST: PAY DAY OF EVENT

MEMBERS: $135 +tax

NON MEMBERS $165+tax ($10 studio fee for each day)

By reserving the one ticket you are agreeing to atttend all 3 days.

Day 1: Fri Jan 16th- 5:30p-7:30p

Day 2: Fri Jan 23rd- 5:30p-7:30p

Day 3:Fri Jan 30th- 5:30p-7:30p

If these dates do not work for you then please contact Barb to set up dates and times that do.

justbarbceramics@gmail.com

Day 1

• introduction to tools needed
• Eli will take you through a variety of activities using clay on the wheel to gain an indepth understanding how your body and wheel must work together to be successful at throwing. be introcuded to the fundamentals of throwingd: centering, coning, making a cylinder, opeining a cylinder and raising the wall.

Day 2

• learn how to center, cone, make a cylinder and open that cylinder to form a vessel and raising the wall. You will keep two of your vessels to return on day three to trim and decorate

Day 3

• return to trim and decorate your pieces