Pottery 101

Do you like mud? Do you like getting dirty? Do you like making things yourself? Have you always been curious about the whole “pottery” thing? Then this is the class for you!

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SCHEDULE

New Course! Tuesdays & Thursdays beginning August 20, 2024 running through December 12, 2024.

Effective Training

This is a BEGINNER pottery class, but is appropriate for ALL LEVELS of folks curious about clay. It will be for newbies who have never touched clay, but also relevant for those who have taken one or two pottery classes and want to continue to grow their skills and practice. A demo-by-demo instructional schedule will build skills starting with handbuilding all the way through basic wheel techniques. All questions are welcome and the overall goal is to HAVE FUN playing with clay!

This class is not, however, a “paint-your-own-pottery” type of class. You’ll be responsible for the ENTIRE process – from forming the wet clay through to glazing. You’ll learn the technical skills of how to handbuild, throw and trim, add handles, control drying, and apply glaze. You’ll learn a bit about firing temperatures and general ceramic terms and concepts. You’ll help keep the studio clean. This is a DIY class – the instructor will teach you how to complete your project, but will not complete your project for you!

Learn New Skills

WPCC will provide the big equipment (wheels, tables, slab roller, kilns) as well as clay and glaze. A shared assortment of basic tools (sponges, wooden knives, ribs, water bucket, needle tool, etc.) will also be available. Be prepared to get dirty at every class! Bring your own throwing towel, apron/smock, close-toed shoes, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Basic pottery tools may also be purchased at the WPCC bookstore, at any craft store, or on Amazon, and a full list of suggested tools will be provided on the first day of class. 

Upcoming Classes

Pottery 101

August 20, 2024 – December 12, 2024
Tuesday’s & Thursday’s from 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Total Cost: $301.20 for course

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