Week One
Studio orientation, wedging clay, wheel operation and body positioning, centering clay, and preparing to pull walls.
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Denver Pottery Studio
Intro to Pottery Wheel | 10am-12pm | April Sundays
Intro to Pottery Wheel | 10am-12pm | April Sundays
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Class: Intro to Pottery Wheel - Learn to Throw Pottery
Intro to Pottery Wheel is a 4-week class that's perfect for beginners and newcomers without experience. Learn the foundational skills needed to master the art of throwing pottery on a potter's wheel in a professional and supportive environment. Those with some prior experience in pottery or ceramics are also welcome to join for review of foundational skills.
Class Overview
In Intro to Pottery Wheel you’ll be guided through the fundamental techniques and skills needed to pursue wheel throwing as a lifelong art form. Taught by an experienced ceramicist, this pottery class offers a step-by-step approach to creating pottery using a potter's wheel.
Course Structure:
Four weekly sessions, each lasting two hours (8 hours total of guided instruction).
Class Schedule:
This class meets from 10am-12pm on Sundays in March 2025.
Studio Access:
Enrollment includes unlimited 24/7 access to our pottery studio for the duration of the course (excluding designated class times). See our Open Studio page for more detail.
What You'll Learn:
- Throw cups, bowls, and plates
- Apply basic surface decoration techniques
- Utilize glazing techniques to finish your pieces
Weekly Class Schedule:
Week Two
Techniques for pulling walls, throwing cups versus bowls, and throwing plates.
Week Three
Trimming earthenware, scraffito surface decoration, and additional demonstrations on wheel techniques.
Week Four
Glazing techniques, final demonstrations, and advanced wheel techniques, including making handles.
Materials Included:
- Each student receives 25 pounds of clay for use during the course.
- Use of aprons, tools, and glazes is included with registration.
- Students receive keycode access to the studio on the first day of class.
Open Studio:
Explore more about Student Open Studio to learn how to access additional studio time outside of class hours.
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