Decorative Functional Pottery- Wheel Throwing
Adult Classes | Available
Immerse yourself in this inclusive hybrid class designed to focus on form and function in your chosen process, with an emphasis on surface enhancement. With weekly demos, you’ll refine techniques and define your style while markedly expanding your skills. Wheel throwers must already know how to wedge, center and pull walls. After a short demo each week, students will continue to work on their own personal path.
- Please note that this class runs 5 WEEKS.
Mary Thompson
Mary K. Thompson is an experienced art educator and ceramic artist with more than 25 years of teaching across K–12 and higher education. She holds a B.F.A. in Ceramics and an M.Ed. in Art Education from the University of Minnesota, along with K–12 certification. Mary has taught in St. Paul, Minneapolis, and Collier County Public Schools, where she developed curriculum, managed studio classrooms, and curated school-wide exhibitions that celebrated student creativity.
In addition to her K–12 work, Mary served as an adjunct professor at Kean University and taught Art Appreciation at The International Academy of Design and Technology, where she developed curriculum and supported students in visual analysis and creative thinking. A practicing ceramic artist, Mary brings strong studio expertise, clear communication, and a passion for helping students discover confidence and joy in the arts.