Ceramics: Wheel Throwing (Thursday)
Adult Class | This program is completed
Come and learn to make earthenware pottery and vessels. This class is based strongly on finding out your individual needs, as every student comes in with different ideas about what they want to make. The class will encourage students to challenge themselves by stepping out of their comfort zone, by trying new techniques and reminding them that the best way to try something new is to treat it like play; bring your humility to class and you’ll learn a lot more and have much more fun!
What you will learn:
1. Basics of wheel throwing
2. Ceramic hand-building techniques
3. Advanced surface treatment with slips and glazes
Firing Schedule: All work should be placed on the bisque firing shelf by Friday, November 8, and on the glaze firing shelf by Friday, November 22 to guarantee it will be fired by the last week of classes. Students can continue to drop off work for glaze firing until Friday, November 22. Finished work can be picked up during operational hours between terms. Questions about the firing schedule can be directed to Chris Archer, Senior Studio Technician at carcher@fleisher.org.
Please review your class schedule as not all classes meet through the week of November 22. All artwork and supplies must be removed from Fleisher’s Ceramics Studio shelving by November 22 unless registered for a Ceramics class during the upcoming Winter 2025 term.
Please note: Class will not meet on Thursday, October 3 in observance of Rosh Hashanah.
Start the term with these supplies:
• Your first bag of clay is included in your registration - no outside clay is permitted. Additional clay can be purchased at the front desk.
• Basic clay tool kit (rib, cut off wire, pin tool, small sponge, loop trimming tool)
• Cloth hand towel and apron
Midway through the term students will need these supplies:
• 1” and 2” inch hake brush
• Personal supply of decorating tools
• Various carving tools