Pottery
(Age 6-8 | Age 9-11 | Adult)
Join our pottery course and unleash your creativity through the art of pottery! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this course is designed to inspire and guide you in the beautiful world of ceramics. Under the expert guidance of our skilled instructor, you'll learn various pottery techniques, including hand-building, wheel throwing, glazing, and firing. Unleash your artistic spirit, get your hands dirty, and embark on a creative journey in our pottery class. Experience the satisfaction of transforming clay into beautiful, tangible works of art while nourishing your soul in the process.
Fall Semester: August 21- October 28, 2023
Weekly Classes
Intro to Pottery
In this class, you'll learn the art of pottery through both wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques. Discover the joy of working with clay as you explore the fundamentals of shaping and forming pottery by hand and on the pottery wheel. Our experienced instructors will guide you step-by-step, teaching you essential techniques and providing individualized attention. Unleash your creativity and bring your imagination to life as you create unique pottery pieces in this engaging and hands-on class.
Intermediate Pottery
In this intermediate pottery course, students will have the opportunity to refine their skills in form manipulation on the wheel while also exploring the art of hand-building.
The primary focus of this course is to help students achieve mastery in creating pottery pieces with the desired height, shape, width, and a lightweight feel. Our dedicated instructors will guide students through various exercises and projects designed to enhance their ability to craft beautifully thrown objects.
Additionally, students will have the chance to explore decorative slip techniques, which add an extra layer of visual interest to their creations. Techniques such as Mishima and sgraffito will be taught, allowing students to experiment with intricate patterns and designs. By incorporating these techniques, students will be able to elevate their thrown projects to new levels of artistic expression.
Prerequisite: Intro to Pottery
Kids pottery
Specifically designed for children ages 6-8, this course will ensure a safe and fun learning environment where kids can explore the fun material of clay and let their imaginations run freely. This course will have its own fun creation assignment! There will be lots of fun activities, including glazing and painting, carving, pattern designing, and hand-building projects, including tiny houses and their favorite animals! Young creators will be creating together as a class to ensure a fun learning environment under the supervision and teaching of the instructor.