The course will cover basic pottery wheel throwing techniques along with more advanced skills as the student progresses. Students will learn how to embellish their pieces with carvings, handles and other accents. A variety of glazes are available to complete each piece. Students will have completed pieces by the end of the class session. Hand building techniques using clay slab will also be introduced.
Classes will be co-taught by Ann and Charlene. They look forward to meeting you and exposing you to the wonderful world of working with a medium that will be sure to challenge and center you.
Students are required to bring their own pottery tool kit available at Jerry’s Artarama and most art supply stores. The kit should include: needle tool, large and small ribbon/shaving tool, wire tool and rib. Cost of the kit at Jerry’s is approximately $7.99. There is a $25 fee for 25 pounds of clay. Glaze and firing are included in the class fee. Additional clay can be purchased at the same fee if needed during the session.