Ready to build on your wheel throwing skills? This class is designed for students who have taken an All Levels or Beginner Wheel Throwing class and feel comfortable centering clay independently.
Students will work on refining technique while exploring more advanced forms and processes. Projects may include throwing larger pieces, creating matching sets, making composite vessels, throwing lids, attaching spouts, and combining wheel-thrown work with handbuilding techniques like coiling. We’ll also dive deeper into glazing and underglazing methods to expand surface possibilities.
This class is designed to help students strengthen consistency, gain confidence, and continue developing their personal style in a supportive studio environment.
Class includes:
- 2.5 hours of weekly open studio time
- 25 lbs of clay
- Use of glazes, oxides, and slips
Prerequisite: Students should have prior wheel throwing experience and feel comfortable centering clay before enrolling.
Enrollment Notes:
- Open Studio Time: Students are allowed 2.5 hours of Open Studio per week. Weekly open studio time is non-transferable and subject to availability. Students can purchase unlimited open studio time during off-peak hours
- Make Up Classes: Students may take up to 2 makeup classes per semester in a comparable class. If a makeup class isn’t possible, additional open studio time can be arranged
- Firing fees: 6 cents per cubic inch per firing
- Clay: 25lbs of clay is included. Additional clay is available for purchase, prices vary
- Tool Kits are available for purchase
Class Requirements
Intermediate and above: For those who have good understanding of clay and feel comfortable centering and throwing on the wheel
What you'll learn
Students will practice throwing larger forms, creating matching sets, making composite vessels, throwing lids and attaching spouts. This class will also cover combining thrown forms with handbuilding (coiling) and dive deeper into the various methods of glazing and underglazing.
Sample Class Format
Each session includes demonstrations, guided practice, and hands-on work focused on intermediate wheel-throwing techniques. Class includes plenty of practice time and one-on-one time with the instructor. Specific demo requests are always encouraged!
What To Bring
- An apron & small quick dry towel that fits in your apron pocket (apron and towel should be taken home weekly to be washed)
- A plastic container or pouch to hold your tools
- A small plastic container to hold slip
- Old dry cleaning bags
- A 12” ruler (optional)
- A sharpie
- A pencil
- tool kits are available to purchase during checkout
