Pottery: The Wheel & More

Pottery: The Wheel & More

Adult Class | Registration opens 5/12/2024 8:00 PM EDT

Adult all levels

6/28/2024-8/16/2024

9:00 AM-12:00 PM EDT on Fri

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$360.00

$324.00

$30.00

Want to make ceramics on the potters' wheel? This class is for you. Come learn all the techniques and steps to make successful pottery on the wheel, including wedging, shaping, trimming, decorating and glazing.

  • Tuition includes bench time for students enrolled in classes; it does not include workshops. Clay must be purchased in class ($29 or $32/bag); tool kits ($20 + tax) also available. Please bring cash or check. Lab and clay fees cover costs of firings and glaze materials.

JUSTIN GERACE graduated with honors from the New Hampshire Institute of Art in 2008 and received his Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in ceramics. Justin also received his K-12 art education teaching certificate in 2010, as well as his MFA from Bowling Green State University in 2017. Justin maintains an education license in the state of NH and CT. Justin has been making ceramics for 15 years; he works predominantly with the potters wheel making large scale vessels, inspired by classical forms, graffiti, and hip hop, while also exploring numerous decorating techniques and firing processes. Justin co-found Behind the Wheel Pottery llc in 2008. Justin managed Wesleyan Potters in 2008 and 2009. He continues to instruct at Wesleyan Potters and at Guilford Art Center and has exhibited, conducted lectures, demonstrations, and workshops nationwide.