Beginners Monthly Class - Wednesdays

4 Wednesdays Time: 6:00-8:00pm Ages: 14 & up Our professional instructors will explore hand building, wheel throwing, and surface application techniques. Students practice forms on the potter’s wheel as well as study design aesthetics for hand built objects in a small class setting. Emphasis is placed on craftsmanship and functional products. Each class includes specialized demonstrations and studio time to freely create. *Class descriptions are below. All levels are welcome. *Students receive 1/2 off our hourly studio time rate, making it only $10/hr to continue to practice or make pieces throughout the month of class. *Spots are limited. If class is full, please sign up for our waitlist. Date: First four Wednesdays of the month* unless specified in drop down. Typical Schedule: Week 1: Wheel throwing Week 2: Wheel throwing Week 3: Hand Building Week 4: Glaze application *Nov./Dec. class is a 6 week session. January - Beginners & Skill Building New to or never worked in clay before. Here is a beginners class where you will practice skills, become familiar with the studio and clay terminology. You will throw on the wheel, trim your pots, and work on a hand building project. Ages 12 and up are appropriate for this month. February - Printing on Clay This class will explore techniques to print images on clay and ceramic. We will work with silk screens and rice paper transfers to create patterns on the surface of leather hard pieces. We will also use stamps to imprint on clay. March - Beginning Throwing and Coil Building This class will focus on beginning throwing techniques and Coil Building April - Planters and Vases In line with the season, students will be introduced to various techniques involved with throwing and handbuilding planters and vases out of clay. April - Planters and Vases In line with the season, students will be introduced to various techniques involved with throwing and handbuilding planters and vases out of clay. May - Mugs! Beginners will explore simple wheel thrown shapes and handle making in the quest for the perfect mug. Class discussions will focus on merits of mug shapes and finishing skills that are important for mug use. June- Bathroom and Kitchen This class will throw toothbrush holders, a rinse cup, and sponge holders. We will also create soap dishes. July - Beginners & Skill Building New to or never worked in clay before. Here is a beginners class where you will practice skills, become familiar with the studio and clay terminology. You will throw on the wheel, trim your pots, and work on a hand building project. Ages 12 and up are appropriate for this month. August - Bowls We will create bowls for all skill levels, starting with the fundamentals of the bowl form and work to create nesting bowls, noodle bowls, large bowls for advanced students, and handbuilt bowls. September - Raku We will create a variety of decorative pieces with special Raku clay and glazes that will be fired with the Raku in early October - Beginners & Skill Building New to or never worked in clay before. Here is a beginners class where you will practice skills, become familiar with the studio and clay terminology. You will throw on the wheel, trim your pots, and work on a hand building project. Nov./Dec - Beginners Gift Making This class is designed for beginners. We will be creating wheel and hand thrown ceramics that are perfect for giving as gifts