WHEEL THROWING
CLAY CLASSES TAUGHT BY MATI HUTCHINS, SAVANNAH RAKE, AND ANN LABRIOLA
Beginner’s Wheel Throwing
Adult Wheel Throwing
(Ages 16+)
Join us to learn how to use the pottery wheel to make your own ceramic pieces and fine tune your abilities as you continue to progress! You will be instructed in wedging the clay, centering, opening the piece, compressing the bottom and walls, and pulling up the sides. After you learn all the skills needed, you can use the studio independently during open studio! This class is offered weekly as 2 hour sessions covering wheel throwing and trimming. We recommend signing up for 3-4 consecutive classes in order to have a finished piece to glaze. Be sure to call us if you have any questions! We can't wait to have you in the studio!
2 hours of open studio are included in your classes weekly!
Teen Wheel Throwing
(Ages 11+)
Calling all aspiring young potters! Embark on an exciting journey of creativity and craftsmanship with our Teen Wheel Throwing Series, designed exclusively for youth eager to explore the art of pottery on the wheel.
From centering and shaping clay on the wheel to trimming and glazing finished pieces, this comprehensive four week series covers every step of the pottery-making process.
Intermediate Wheel Throwing
Duration: 3 weeks (2 hours 1x weekly)
This intermediate wheel throwing course is designed for potters who have foundational skills in wheel throwing and are ready to enhance their technique and craftsmanship. Over the course of 3 weeks, students will engage in a series of interconnected projects, each building on the skills and concepts learned in previous sessions. This progressive approach will culminate in the creation of complex forms such as mugs and lid forms, equipping students with the confidence and expertise to tackle more advanced pottery challenges.
Prerequisites:
Completion of a beginner wheel throwing course or equivalent experience with basic wheel throwing techniques.
Join us in this intermediate series to elevate your wheel throwing skills, create beautiful functional pottery, and build a strong foundation for advanced pottery projects!
2 hours of open studio are included in your classes weekly!