Beginner Wheel
Discover the secrets of making pots on the potter’s wheel. This course will teach students how to throw basic forms such as bowls, cups, and vases using high-temperature clays. Students will also learn about firing procedures and how to create surface decoration using glazes, stains, and slips. Participants should wear old clothes and bring a one-gallon bucket, an old towel, and a beginner's set of pottery tools to class. (Buy at Michael’s or I have sets for sale.) Designed for students with little or no clay experience. Meets once per week.
Mondays, 6:00 – 8:30 pm or Wednesday, 6:00-8:30 pm
Dates: Begins week of January 5 – February 23
Instructor: Barry Weiss
Meets for 8 weeks.
Fee: $290
Materials and firing: $25 includes 25lbs of clay, glazes and firings
Wheel Throwing 201
Continue working with both wheel-throwing and handbuilding techniques. Using high-temperature clays and glazes, students will challenge their skill level to create functional wares such as bottles, lidded containers, teapots, and plates. Designed for students who are able to center clay on the wheel and who feel comfortable throwing cylinders. Bring pottery tools. (Michael’s or I have sets for sale.)
Tuesday, 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Dates: January 6 – February 24
Instructor: Jennifer Thomas/Barry Weiss
Meets for 8 weeks.
Fee: $290
Materials and firing: $25 includes 25lbs of clay, glazes and firings
Handbuilding 101
Learn how to create with clay! In this introductory course, students will learn basic handbuilding techniques, including slab rolling and construction techniques, pinch and coil pot techniques as well as slump and hump molding techniques. Glazing methods and surface decorating techniques will be explored. Participants should wear old clothes and bring a one-gallon bucket and an old towel to the first class. Designed for students with little or no clay experience.
Wednesday, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Dates: January 7 – February 25
Instructor: Barry Weiss
Meets for 8 weeks.
Fee: $290
Materials and firing: $25 includes 25lbs of clay, glazes and firings