Introduction to the Wheel (C)

Introduction to the Wheel (C)

Adult Multi-Week | FULL

1812 West Main Street Richmond, VA 23220 United States
Clay III
Beginner
1/15/2025-3/5/2025
6:00 PM-9:00 PM EST on Wed
$305.00
$274.50
$50.00

Introduction to the Wheel (C)

Adult Multi-Week | FULL

Learn to throw clay on a potter’s wheel. We’ll cover the foundations of wheel work, including wedging and centering clay and forming cylinders, cups and bowls. Basic glazing information will help you finish your final forms.

  • All materials and equipment provided.

  • Please bring a towel and a set of basic clay tools if you have them. 

    You will receive 25 pounds of clay; additional clay is available for purchase. 

    On-site courses do not come with studio access outside of class time. Paid open studio access is available through our Studio Access Program. Please visit visarts.org for more information.

    Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible.

Bierschenk, Monika
Monika Bierschenk

Monika started taking ceramics classes at VisArts in 2019 and fell in love with the craft. Since then she has started a small batch ceramics company, Coneflower Clay, selling simplistic, functional ceramics ware locally. She just got back from an artist residency with El Sur in Mexico City. In her free time, she loves to bike and rock climb!

Website: coneflowerclay.com
Instagram: @Coneflower.Clay