6 Week Pottery Wheel Workshop
Saturdays at 10 am starting November 2nd
Discover the art of pottery in our 6-week Wheel Throwing Clay Workshop, designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Join us for a hands-on experience where you'll learn the foundational techniques of creating beautiful ceramic pieces on the potter's wheel.
Workshop Highlights:
Introduction to Wheel Throwing: Understand the basics of working with clay and the mechanics of the potter’s wheel. We will guide you through each step, and support you as you discover the nuances of the wheel.
Clay Preparation: Learn how to properly wedge and prepare your clay, it’s like kneading except opposite.
Centering Techniques: What does centering mean? It means the clay is in the middle of the wheel, a round hockey puck as the base to pull from. This can be one of the trickest parts for begginers.
Forming and Shaping: Explore various shaping techniques to create bowls, cups. Our instructors will demonstrate and assist you in pulling up the walls of your clay and refining your shapes.
Trimming and Finishing: After your pieces have dried to the leather-hard stage, you’ll learn how to trim on the wheel and explore other finishing techniques.
Glazing: Explore glazing, iconically a love hate relationship with potters. You’ll have the oppertunity to use our full glaze palate and learn different techniques of getting the glaze onto the pot as well as embelishing and layering.
Firing Process: We won’t get too far into kilns in a begginer workshop, but you will learn a bit about kilns and firing temperatures and how the process works.
What You’ll Take Home:
By the end of the 6-week workshop, you’ll have a collection of your very own handmade ceramic pieces, each uniquely crafted by you. You will also have the skills to join Dame Errant as a member if you wish and continue your ceramic journey!
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is perfect for anyone with a passion for hands-on creativity. No prior experience is necessary—our patient and knowledgeable instructors will support you every step of the way.
If you can’t attend a class we will give you extra hours to work alone or the option to make it up during another session that week if there is space.
What’s Included:
25# bag of clay (should be more than enough, but can purchase more at $25/bag)
All necessary tools
Instruction from experienced potters
3 sqft of kiln space for finished work (should be more than enough, but can purchase more at $12/ft)
How to Register:
Sign up today to reserve your spot! Spaces are limited to ensure personalized attention and a quality learning experience.
Whether you're looking to start a new hobby, improve your skills, or simply have a fun and relaxing time, this workshop offers an enriching experience for everyone. Come spin the wheel and see what you can create!
AGE:
This workshop is suitable for ages 16 to 100, minors must be accompanied by a participating adult.
COST:
$415 + tax
