All-Levels Pottery Wheel with Steve Palmer
Overview
6 Fridays 1-3:30pm, 7/11-8/15
Ages 16 and up are welcome
Cost: $200 + $15 materials
Beginners and returners welcome!
We will focus on pieces for the family meal (at my table everyone is welcome). This class is open to beginners as well as those with some experience on the wheel. In the process of making, I will help each student establish and grow their throwing skills with encouragement and helpful tips. I will include underglazes, stamping, and various surface design elements to bring their pieces to life. Caution: there may be a small amount of hand building included in this class.
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
About the Instructor
One of the joys of childhood was playing in the mud. My friends and I made such master pieces, I am surprised they are not in a museum somewhere. In elementary school I had a wonderful art teacher who introduced me to clay. It was the beginning of a beautiful friendship. High School was the art studio. Lane Stanley was the best teacher I ever had. In my senior year, she invited me to show my work in her gallery. It was the first time (other than family) where I sold something. That piece for sure is in a museum. From there, having my hands in clay has been a life-long interest.
My passion for working in clay took off while I was a Studio Member of the South County Art Association. The opportunity to work and teach in a creative, supportive environment, surrounded by artists for me is the ideal.
I received my B.F.A. from Rhode Island College, and continued my 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, I continue to explore the many forms and function of clay. Through teaching, I hope to share and ignite the same passion and excitement in my students that I have for the ceramic form.
Overview
6 Fridays 1-3:30pm, 7/11-8/15
Ages 16 and up are welcome
Cost: $200 + $15 materials
Beginners and returners welcome!
We will focus on pieces for the family meal (at my table everyone is welcome). This class is open to beginners as well as those with some experience on the wheel. In the process of making, I will help each student establish and grow their throwing skills with encouragement and helpful tips. I will include underglazes, stamping, and various surface design elements to bring their pieces to life. Caution: there may be a small amount of hand building included in this class.
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
About the Instructor
One of the joys of childhood was playing in the mud. My friends and I made such master pieces, I am surprised they are not in a museum somewhere. In elementary school I had a wonderful art teacher who introduced me to clay. It was the beginning of a beautiful friendship. High School was the art studio. Lane Stanley was the best teacher I ever had. In my senior year, she invited me to show my work in her gallery. It was the first time (other than family) where I sold something. That piece for sure is in a museum. From there, having my hands in clay has been a life-long interest.
My passion for working in clay took off while I was a Studio Member of the South County Art Association. The opportunity to work and teach in a creative, supportive environment, surrounded by artists for me is the ideal.
I received my B.F.A. from Rhode Island College, and continued my 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, I continue to explore the many forms and function of clay. Through teaching, I hope to share and ignite the same passion and excitement in my students that I have for the ceramic form.
Overview
6 Fridays 1-3:30pm, 7/11-8/15
Ages 16 and up are welcome
Cost: $200 + $15 materials
Beginners and returners welcome!
We will focus on pieces for the family meal (at my table everyone is welcome). This class is open to beginners as well as those with some experience on the wheel. In the process of making, I will help each student establish and grow their throwing skills with encouragement and helpful tips. I will include underglazes, stamping, and various surface design elements to bring their pieces to life. Caution: there may be a small amount of hand building included in this class.
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
About the Instructor
One of the joys of childhood was playing in the mud. My friends and I made such master pieces, I am surprised they are not in a museum somewhere. In elementary school I had a wonderful art teacher who introduced me to clay. It was the beginning of a beautiful friendship. High School was the art studio. Lane Stanley was the best teacher I ever had. In my senior year, she invited me to show my work in her gallery. It was the first time (other than family) where I sold something. That piece for sure is in a museum. From there, having my hands in clay has been a life-long interest.
My passion for working in clay took off while I was a Studio Member of the South County Art Association. The opportunity to work and teach in a creative, supportive environment, surrounded by artists for me is the ideal.
I received my B.F.A. from Rhode Island College, and continued my 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, I continue to explore the many forms and function of clay. Through teaching, I hope to share and ignite the same passion and excitement in my students that I have for the ceramic form.
