Wheel Throwing 1.5: Fine Tuning for Beginners

$285.00

Overview

  • Multiple sessions available! Choose your session from the drop down below.

  • Ages 16 and up are welcome

  • Cost varies depending on length of class:

    • 6 week class: $200 + $35 materials

    • 8 week class: $250 + $35 materials

  • Great for anyone who has taken a class before and is already able to center and throw a cylinder but wants to take their skills to the next level and try new techniques.

Take your pottery skills to the next level in this guided class designed for potters ready to grow! With your teacher’s encouraging and expert guidance, you will learn the techniques you need to progress and get personalized feedback to help you grow your skills on the wheel. Learn how to use more clay to throw larger pots, throw different shaped pots, make lids, and make a handle that is functional and correctly proportioned. With plenty of hands-on practice and creative exploration, this class will empower you to create pottery that is uniquely yours.

What students are saying about this class:

“I had the best time in my wheel class! It was so fun, welcoming, well paced, + a wonderful place for creative expression. Despite the class size, I still felt like I got as much 1:1 help as I needed to make sure I loved my pieces. I can't wait to come back!” - Shannon

“Friendly City Clay & Art Center is a beautiful space filled with natural light and friendly instructors. Come in and give yourself the gift of exploring something new. Better yet, come in with a friend!” - Tamara

“If you are thinking of taking a class - DO IT! Great Environment with so much creativity happening! Instructor was AMAZING with so many varied skill levels and so willing to help!” - Emily

Class Cancellations and Absence

Refunds minus a 10% or $20 processing fee (whichever is lower) are offered until 14 days before the start of class. After that, we do not offer refunds. We don’t offer refunds for missed classes, so please be sure you can attend all sessions of a class, or that you are okay with missing any that you’ll be away for. You can find out more on our studio policies page.

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Overview

  • Multiple sessions available! Choose your session from the drop down below.

  • Ages 16 and up are welcome

  • Cost varies depending on length of class:

    • 6 week class: $200 + $35 materials

    • 8 week class: $250 + $35 materials

  • Great for anyone who has taken a class before and is already able to center and throw a cylinder but wants to take their skills to the next level and try new techniques.

Take your pottery skills to the next level in this guided class designed for potters ready to grow! With your teacher’s encouraging and expert guidance, you will learn the techniques you need to progress and get personalized feedback to help you grow your skills on the wheel. Learn how to use more clay to throw larger pots, throw different shaped pots, make lids, and make a handle that is functional and correctly proportioned. With plenty of hands-on practice and creative exploration, this class will empower you to create pottery that is uniquely yours.

What students are saying about this class:

“I had the best time in my wheel class! It was so fun, welcoming, well paced, + a wonderful place for creative expression. Despite the class size, I still felt like I got as much 1:1 help as I needed to make sure I loved my pieces. I can't wait to come back!” - Shannon

“Friendly City Clay & Art Center is a beautiful space filled with natural light and friendly instructors. Come in and give yourself the gift of exploring something new. Better yet, come in with a friend!” - Tamara

“If you are thinking of taking a class - DO IT! Great Environment with so much creativity happening! Instructor was AMAZING with so many varied skill levels and so willing to help!” - Emily

Class Cancellations and Absence

Refunds minus a 10% or $20 processing fee (whichever is lower) are offered until 14 days before the start of class. After that, we do not offer refunds. We don’t offer refunds for missed classes, so please be sure you can attend all sessions of a class, or that you are okay with missing any that you’ll be away for. You can find out more on our studio policies page.

Instructors

Karis Barry has been making a living as a potter for over 40 years, selling at art fairs and through galleries. She took an adult education class in MA one winter and bought a pottery wheel before she could even throw a good pot, thinking it would be a hobby. After taking more classes at some museum schools in the Boston area, she bought a kiln and hasn't looked back.

She has exhibited her work in galleries and participated in craft shows throughout the US, but is now enjoying sharing her knowledge about throwing pots on a wheel... and getting inspired by her students.

Steve Palmer received his B.F.A. from Rhode Island College, and continued his study of sculpture in Italy at the Tuscan Renaissance Center.  As a member of the South County Art Association in RI and now at City Clay, in Charlottesville, VA, He continues to explore the many forms and functions of clay. Through teaching, he hopes to share and ignite the same passion and excitement in his students that he has for the ceramic form. His passion for working with clay took off while he was a Studio Member of the South County Art Association. The opportunity to work and teach in a creative, supportive environment, surrounded by artists is ideal for him.

Class Cancellations and Absence

Refunds minus a $20 processing fee are offered until 14 days before the start of class. After that, we do not offer refunds. We don’t offer refunds for missed classes, so please be sure you can attend all sessions of a class, or that you are okay with missing any that you’ll be away for. You can find out more on our studio policies page.

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