Class: Beginner Wheel Throwing

Open Studio: Saturdays 6am to 6pm.
Come get some extra work time in on your own. Open studio is not supervised- please be respectful and responsible in our community art space! The last person to leave on Saturday is responsible for ensuring that all doors are locked, lights are turned off, and clay is wrapped put away.

Other things to note:
Any missed classes must be made up in the same session, either on a different class night or during open studio.
All shelves must be cleared off at the end of each session, unless you are returning the next session. If returning, work needs to have a note clearly indicating that you are returning next session.

Please bring an old towel… it will definitely be handy! We recommend bringing your own tools, although there will be tools on hand. Basic tools are best- Kemper brand makes a basic tool kit that costs ~$20. Write your name on them!

All weeks consist of a teacher demonstration as well as Q&A/one-on-one help during practice time. Students can request additional demonstrations from teachers after planned demonstrations.

Week 1:

• Studio orientation and introductions
• Understanding the stages of clay
• Centering, opening, raising, and cylinder demonstration

Week 2:

• Wedging demonstration
• Coning, throwing, and shaping demonstration (throwing different forms)

Week 3:

• Discussion on optimal trimming firmness/timing
• Trimming demonstration

Week 4:

• Handle demonstrations: Pinch, pull, coil
• Last week to work with wet clay (unless registered for next session)

Week 5:

• Surface decoration demonstration
• Last week for trimming, handles, and greenware clay. All work must be on the shelf for bisque firing by the end of class on Week 5. 
• All non-continuing work and clay will be reclaimed and recycled at the end of Week 5.

Week 6:

• Discussion on glaze and firing
• Glazing demonstration