Thursdays (January 9 - February 27) 6pm-9pm |
$275
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My 8 week class will allow you to begin your journey in clay with other beginners in a supportive and encouraging atmosphere. You'll learn all of the steps to creating basic bowls, vases, and even mugs. Skills like centering, forming, trimming, making handles, and glazing will all be covered in this course. You will leave this class with several finished pieces and will build some friendships along the way as well.
The first half of the sessions will focus on building basic skills and the second half will be time to work independently and will give you time to focus on making the pieces that you connect with the most. This class is both for beginners who want to learn the entire process or for intermediate potters who want to refine their skills. No experience is required for this class - Minimum Age - 16 years old.
Course Outline
First 4 weeks - Basics of Wheel Throwing
Session 1 - Welcome, studio tour, demonstration of the entire pottery making process, practice centering clay and maybe make a small piece
Session 2 - Reminders about centering, demonstration of shaping / forming bowls and vases, more practice centering, attempt to throw cylinders
Session 3 - Intro to trimming, trim previous work, self-paced making for the remainder of session
Session 4 - Intro to handles, self-paced making for remainder of session
Second 4 weeks - Personal Projects
Session 5 - Begin personal projects, demonstrations on request, free-style throwing and trimming
Session 6 - Self-paced making and trimming
Session 7 - Self-paced making and trimming
Session 8 - Intro to glazing, wax and glaze all bisque fired pieces
* This course comes with 1,500 cubic inches of firing space. You are welcome to make more pieces and then expect to keep 3-4 of your favorite pieces from each session.
Preparations for Your Class
The first half of the sessions will focus on building basic skills and the second half will be time to work independently and will give you time to focus on making the pieces that you connect with the most. This class is both for beginners who want to learn the entire process or for intermediate potters who want to refine their skills. No experience is required for this class - Minimum Age - 16 years old.
Course Outline
First 4 weeks - Basics of Wheel Throwing
Session 1 - Welcome, studio tour, demonstration of the entire pottery making process, practice centering clay and maybe make a small piece
Session 2 - Reminders about centering, demonstration of shaping / forming bowls and vases, more practice centering, attempt to throw cylinders
Session 3 - Intro to trimming, trim previous work, self-paced making for the remainder of session
Session 4 - Intro to handles, self-paced making for remainder of session
Second 4 weeks - Personal Projects
Session 5 - Begin personal projects, demonstrations on request, free-style throwing and trimming
Session 6 - Self-paced making and trimming
Session 7 - Self-paced making and trimming
Session 8 - Intro to glazing, wax and glaze all bisque fired pieces
* This course comes with 1,500 cubic inches of firing space. You are welcome to make more pieces and then expect to keep 3-4 of your favorite pieces from each session.
Preparations for Your Class
- There is no need to bring any tools or materials to our sessions unless you want to. All necessary tools and materials throughout the sessions will be provided.
- Please feel free to bring any food or drink items with you since we will be meeting during dinner time.
- Please trim your fingernails before class. Uncut nails will make the entire process of shaping your pieces difficult, if not impossible.
- Make-up classes are not available for any missed sessions, but we will make sure you are caught up and good to go at your next class.
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LocationHarding Academy
1100 Cherry Road Memphis, TN 38117 |
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