Ceramics: Wheel Throwing (Thursday)
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, May 23, and on the glaze firing shelf by Friday, May 30 to guarantee it will be fired by the last week of classes. Students can continue to drop off work for glaze firing until Friday, June 6. Finished work can be picked up during operational hours between terms, or the following term. We will store unclaimed work for one term only. Questions about the firing schedule can be directed to Scott Cooper, Senior Studio Technician at scooper@fleisher.org.
Please review your class schedule as not all classes meet through the week of June 6. All artwork and supplies must be removed from Fleisher’s Ceramics Studio shelving by June 6 unless registered for a Ceramics class during the upcoming Summer 2025 term.
Please note that part of this classroom is accessible by stairs only; please contact Fleisher for more information.
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