Six-Week Course: Beginning Wheel Throwing (8/4-9/8) 9:30am-12:30pm

Six-Week Course: Beginning Wheel Throwing

Taught by Blair Clemo

Schedule: Tuesdays, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Dates: August 4th to September 8th (6 Weeks)

Welcome to beginning wheel! This six-week course covers all the fundamental techniques for throwing on the potter’s wheel. It is the perfect introduction for absolute beginners. Get familiar with the medium as you learn to transform raw clay into functional pottery.

• Weeks 1-3: Learn the essentials of centering, opening, and pulling clay to create clean cylinders, cups, and bowls.

• Weeks 4 & 5: Refine and finish your pots by trimming foot rings and learning how to pull and attach handles.

• Week 6: Explore the studio glaze lab and learn glazing techniques to finish your pieces for their final firing.