COURSE DESCRIPTION: We will learn the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel as well as learn how to construct 3-dimensional works in clay, using a variety of hand-building techniques such as simple pinching and coil-building methods, and slab construction using rolled slabs. 

We will also explore a variety of simple surface treatments on damp clay, including relief carving and stamping, as well as glaze techniques on bisque-fired pieces using brushwork and resists.

Participants should be able to complete anywhere from four to eight pieces during the workshop.  When the final glaze firing is complete, participants will be notified of the pick-up date and time. 

This course is suitable for both first-timers as well as those who have done a novice/beginners course before and are still working on developing their hand-building and throwing skills.

All clay, glazes and firings included. ( includes 13 hours instruction/studio time plus a 1.5 hour finish and pickup session.)

SESSION 1: Throwing and Building, Saturday December 28, 9:30 AM - 4 PM (1/2 hour lunch break)

SESSION 2: Throwing and Building, Sunday December 29, 1 -5 PM

SESSION 3: Throwing and Building, Monday December 30, 6-9 PM

SESSION 4: Glazing Session, Tuesday January 7, 6-9 PM

SESSION 6: Finishing & Pick-up Session, 6-7:30 PM, (second or third week of January, to be determined)

To register contact susanclaysmith@gmail.com