Quick View Sale Loading... Loading... Hand & Wheel Basics $456.00 - $-456.00 What you will learn Explore the fundamentals of the pottery disciplines of wheelthrowing & handbuilding. Wheelthrowing foundation skills - appropriate wheel speed, centering, coning, opening, pulling up walls, compressing, and shaping. Handbuilding foundation skills - Basic handbuilding construction techniques like coil, pinch, slab, and carving. Preparation basics - clay wedging techniques, recognizing states of clay, purpose, and how to use essential tools. Finishing skills - trimming techniques, glaze basics, surface decoration tools and techniques. What you will make Small cups Small bowls Unique and functional wares Tuition includes Glaze Firing 3 hrs in-class instruction each week Access to open studio Shelf storage in our Bucktown studio and damp box for work-in-progress Early Autumn 8-Week Classes Tuesday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins August 18 Saturday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Begins August 22 Sunday 5:30 - 8:30 pm - Begins August 23 Tuesday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins August 18 - $456.00 Saturday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Begins August 22 - $456.00 Sunday 5:30 - 8:30 pm - Begins August 23 - $456.00 Quantity - + You can't add more of this item to the cart Add to cart View all details Hand & Wheel Basics
Quick View Sale Loading... Loading... Loading... Wheelthrowing I $456.00 - $-456.00 What you will learn Basic Wheelthrowing foundation skills - appropriate wheel speed, centering, coning, opening, pulling up walls, compressing, and shaping your pottery pieces Wheelthrowing preparation basics - clay wedging techniques, recognizing states of clay, purpose, and how to use essential tools on the wheel Finishing skills - trimming techniques, glaze basics, surface decoration tools, and techniques Studio practices - evaluating your work and reclaiming your own clay for reuse and continued practice What you will make Cups and variations Small Bowls Small Vase Forms Tuition includes 10 lbs of clay Glaze Firing 3 hrs in class instruction each week Access to open studio Shelf storage in our Bucktown studio and damp box for work-in-progress ceramics Early Autumn 8-Week Classes Monday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins August 17 Wednesday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins August 19 Thursday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins August 20 Friday 2:00 - 5:00 pm - Begins August 21 Sunday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Begins August 23 Monday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins August 17 - $456.00 Wednesday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins August 19 - $456.00 Thursday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins August 20 - $456.00 Friday 2:00 - 5:00 pm - Begins August 21 - $456.00 Sunday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Begins August 23 - $456.00 Quantity - + You can't add more of this item to the cart Add to cart View all details Wheelthrowing I
Quick View Sale Loading... Loading... Wheelthrowing II $456.00 - $-456.00 What you will learn Refine your wheelthrowing skills and develop your technique Making matching multiples - sketch a plan and create templates Work larger - increase the amount of clay you throw with and control wall thickness Relationship between internal and external pressure and tools Expand trimming techniques - different foot options Surface design techniques and tools Develop handles through pulling and molding techniques Kiln loading and kiln firing basics What you will make Larger bowls Small pouring vessel Set of mugs Small Plates Nested bowls Tuition includes 10 lbs of clay Glaze Firing 3 hrs in class instruction each week Access to open studio Shelf storage and damp box for work-in-progress Early Autumn 8-Week Classes Monday 2:00 - 5:00 pm - Begins August 17 Tuesday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins August 18 Sunday 2:00 - 5:00 pm - Begins August 23 Monday 2:00 - 5:00 pm - Begins August 17 - $456.00 Tuesday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins August 18 - $456.00 Sunday 2:00 - 5:00 pm - Begins August 23 - $456.00 Quantity - + You can't add more of this item to the cart Add to cart View all details Wheelthrowing II
Quick View Sale Loading... Loading... Wheelthrowing III $456.00 - $-456.00 What you will learn Expand and control vocabulary of possible forms Throw large forms, combine and alter thrown forms Create two-part vessels with lids Throwing on the hump Alternative trimming techniques Learn glaze-making fundamentals and explore more advanced glaze and surface decoration techniques Develop a body of work from concept to realized forms What you will make Large vase Large pouring vessel Plates & Platters Complex lidded forms Custom-Chosen Projects Tuition includes 10 lbs of clay Glaze Firing 3 hrs instruction each week Early Autumn 8-Week Classes Monday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins August 17 Monday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Begins August 17 - $456.00 Quantity - + You can't add more of this item to the cart Add to cart View all details Wheelthrowing III
Quick View Sale Loading... Loading... Wheelthrowing IV $468.00 - $-468.00 What You'll Learn: Depending on your interests and project goals, you'll build upon your existing wheel throwing skills by exploring a selection of advanced techniques, including: Throw larger and more technically demanding vessels with confidence. Develop consistency across larger forms and cohesive series of work. Combine, alter, and assemble multiple thrown components into complex functional and sculptural forms. Design and construct functional attachments including spouts, handles, knobs, and galleries. Master advanced forms including bottle forms, moon jars, narrow-necked vessels, and closed forms. Throw wide forms such as platters and chargers while minimizing warping and distortion. Integrate advanced surface techniques including faceting, carving, mishima, sgraffito, slip decoration, wax resist, and layered glazing. Gain a deeper understanding of glaze chemistry, glaze layering, and how surface choices support finished work. Students will gain hands-on experience loading two glaze kilns during the session, developing an understanding of proper kiln loading and glaze firing practices. What You'll Make: Projects are selected based on your experience, interests, and goals. Students will typically complete a selection of advanced forms such as: Large statement vases Pitchers and complex pouring vessels Teapots with custom-fitted lids, spouts, and handles Large lidded jars and covered serving pieces Platters, chargers, and serving ware Coordinated serving sets and nested forms Tall bottles and narrow-necked vessels Altered and sculptural ceramic forms Independent project developed around your personal interests Tuition includes: 10 lbs of clay Glaze Firing 3 hrs instruction each week Unlimited Open Studio Early Autumn 8-Week Classes Sunday 5:30 - 8:30 pm - Begins August 23 Sunday 5:30 - 8:30 pm - Begins August 23 - $468.00 Quantity - + You can't add more of this item to the cart Add to cart View all details Wheelthrowing IV