This class is Step 1 of how to learn the wheel at Makers.

THIS IS 6 HOURS OF CONCENTRATED INSTRUCTION TO DEVELOP A STRONG WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF THE FUNDAMENTALS OF THROWING.

THIS CLASS IS OFFERED AS A ONE DAY CLASS OR AS THREE SESSIONS OVER THREE WEEKS, TWO HOURS EACHSESSION. To book a 3 class please email Eli to set up dates that work for you.

elmawoodcrafts@gmail.com

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 to 4 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 choose to move forward in learning the wheel 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 $145+tax ($10 daily studio fee)

Email Barb should you have any questions or have a group and would like to book a private session

justbarbceramics@gmail.com

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10am-11:45am

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. Eli will take you step by step learning how to center, cone and make a cylinder

break

12pm-1:30 pm

Eli will then introduce opening the cylinder and raising the wall

break

2pm-3:30pm

Continue to practice the fundamentals. 4 pieces will be carried forward to trim

break

3:45- 5pm

you will learn the basics of trimming.

Pottery: Intro to Throwing: Full Day Class