Techniques for Wheel Throwing

New and experienced students will focus on making pottery on the wheel.

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Start by using methods of wedging, centering, hand and finger positioning for raising a vessel, and positioning one’s body for dealing with a mass of clay on the wheel. Demonstrations will cover the importance of trimming techniques and various forming processes.

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Wear clothes that can get dirty.

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Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Cash or check only.

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Firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only.

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Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.

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15 Week Session:  Mondays, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, 9/9–12/16

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15 sessions: $810.00; Capacity: 12

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