Ages 18+
Experience Level Beginner
5-7:30 pm
Monday, December 14
Wednesday, December 16
Monday, December 21
Wednesday, December 23
Monday, December 28
Wednesday, December 30
Monday, January 4
Wednesday, January 6
Monday, January 11
Wednesday, January 13
Monday, January 18
Wednesday, January 20
Class Description
Come and get your hands dirty in the Ceramics Studio! Learn the basics of throwing on a pottery wheel while creating your own cylinder, mug, and bowl. Explore the operations of a pottery studio and develop a foundational understanding of pottery terminology and process.
Skills Covered
• Basic concepts of the stages of clay
• Centering
• Throwing cylinder, mug, and bowl
• Pulling handles
• Wedging
• Slip and scoring
… and more!
Students will be provided with
• Fresh clay
• Access to traditional throwing and trimming tools
• Space in our kilns to fire pots
• Use of shop glazes
Additional materials are available for a fee.
Class Timeline
Week 1
Monday, December 14
Wednesday, December 16
Students learn the stages of clay and basics of ceramics. Watch a demo and then try your hand at throwing a 6″ cylinder with help from Morin.
Weeks 2 & 3
Monday, December 21
Wednesday, December 23
Monday, December 28
Wednesday, December 30
Classes begin with a demonstration followed by practice in throwing and trimming mugs, and pulling and attaching handles.
Week 4
Monday, January 4
Wednesday, January 6
Classes begin with a demonstration followed by practice in throwing and trimming bowls.
Weeks 5 & 6
Monday, January 11
Wednesday, January 13
Monday, January 18
Wednesday, January 20
Classes begin with a demonstration followed by practice in glazing. Morin will bisque fire all work between sessions. Complete your pieces and begin new work as time allows.
