Wheel Throwing

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Class Content and Structure:

Basic Wheel Throwing Techniques : Participants will gain a solid understanding of fundamental wheel throwing techniques, including centering, opening, pulling walls, and shaping clay to create basic forms such as cylinders and bowls.

Understanding Clay Behavior : Students will learn about the properties of clay, including its texture, moisture content, and plasticity, allowing them to better manipulate the material on the wheel.

Exploration of Forms and Shapes : Through hands-on practice and experimentation, participants will explore different forms and shapes, gaining the ability to create a variety of vessels and functional pottery pieces.

Surface Decoration Techniques : Students will be introduced to various surface decoration techniques, allowing them to add texture and visual interest to their pottery creations.

Introduction to Trimming and Finishing : Participants will learn the basics of trimming and finishing pottery pieces, including techniques for refining forms, creating foot rings, and adding handles to functional vessels.

Glazing Fundamentals : Students will gain an understanding of glaze types, application methods, and firing processes, enabling them to confidently apply glazes to their finished pottery pieces and achieve desired surface effects.

Individualized Instruction and Feedback : The course will provide opportunities for personalized instruction and feedback from experienced ceramic artists, helping participants to improve their skills and troubleshoot any challenges they encounter.

Creativity and Self-Expression : Throughout the course, students will be encouraged to explore their creativity and develop their own unique style, fostering a sense of artistic expression and individuality in their pottery creations.

Course Benefits:

Community and Continued Learning: Participants will have the opportunity to connect with other pottery enthusiasts and access resources for further learning and development, including open studio hours, recommended reading materials, and local pottery communities.

Take Home Three Glazed Pottery Pieces!

Disclaimer

Refund : No refund policy

Transfer to another person : In the event that an individual is unable to attend the program due to personal reasons, they have the option to transfer their enrolment to another person for the registered program. This transfer must be communicated to the studio 10 days prior to the program commencement to facilitate the addition of the replacement individual to the group.

Missed Sessions : No refund is offered for the missed sessions.

Studio Closure : If the studio is forced to close due to factors outside of our control such as severe weather conditions, or an infectious disease such as Covid-19, we will reschedule the paused sessions. However we will not offer any refunds.

Class Content and Structure:

Surface Decoration Techniques : Students will be introduced to various surface decoration techniques, allowing them to add texture and visual interest to their pottery creations.