What makes a ceramic pot useful? What makes it beautiful to you? What makes a pot a “good” pot? This course will teach beginning wheel throwing and ceramic glazing skills by exploring these questions. We will cover the entire process of making functional wheel thrown pots, including design ideation, throwing, trimming, making handles, and surface decoration. We will also view images of pottery ancient to modern, and explore our own home ceramic collections. Focusing on craft, material sensitivity, and identifying personal taste, students will work on attainable forms to build new skills rapidly.
What You Will Learn:
- Basics of wheel throwing
- Ceramic hand-building techniques
- Advanced surface treatment with slips and glazes
Who This Class is For:
True beginners and anyone looking to strengthen their ceramic skills. Questions about whether this class is right for you? Email adulteducation@fleisher.org.
Firing Schedule: Once work is placed on the firing shelf, turnaround time is typically one week, but may be longer depending on the thickness and size of the work, as well as overall student output.
All work should be placed on the bisque firing shelf by Friday, October 30, and on the glaze firing shelf by Friday, November 6 to guarantee firing by the last week of classes. Students may continue to drop off work for glaze firing until Friday, November 13; however, firings between semesters are less frequent and on a limited schedule. Finished work may be available for pick-up during studio hours between terms or at the start of the following term. Unclaimed work will be stored for one term only. Questions about the firing schedule can be directed to Scott Cooper, Senior Studio Technician, at scooper@fleisher.org.
All artwork and supplies must be removed from Fleisher’s Ceramics Studio shelving by the final session of class.
Accessibility Note: This studio is accessible by elevator, but some auxiliary areas require stairs. For access needs or accommodations, contact adulteducation@fleisher.org.