Ceramics: Wheel Throwing (Wednesday)
Adult Class | FULL
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, February 28, and on the glaze firing shelf by Friday, March 7 to guarantee it will be fired by the last week of classes. Students can continue to drop off work for glaze firing until Friday, March 14. Finished work can be picked up during operational hours between terms. Questions about the firing schedule can be directed to Scott Cooper, Studio Technician at scooper@fleisher.org.
All artwork and supplies must be removed from Fleisher’s Ceramics Studio shelving by Friday, March 14 unless registered for a Ceramics class during the upcoming Spring 2025.
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