Wheel 1 Beginner - 6 Week Course

About this event

AGES 16+

ABOUT THE CLASS:

This is a pottery wheel course for beginners. Whether you tried the wheel in high school, took a one time class, or still call the pottery wheel "the spinning thing" and have never touched clay, this is the course for you! We will cover the basics of making forms on the pottery wheel, we will cover making bowls, mugs & vases, how to use different pottery tools, how to shape your piece, how to trim your pottery, how to add handles or other embellishments, all about glazing your work, the kiln firing process, and more!

This course meets every Wednesday evening from 6:30-9pm

Dates: 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23 *NO CLASS 11/25*

COST:

$300 (price includes cost of 25lb clay bag)

AFTER THE CLASS:

All clay work must be finished before the end of the course. However, you are welcome to come glaze any and all pieces you create during normal studio hours AFTER the course wraps up. Final glazed stoneware pieces should be ready approximately ONE WEEK from the day you glazed it.

THINGS TO NOTE:

-Classes missed by students cannot be made up. If TTPS cancels class, we will set a makeup date that fits TTPS schedule.

-Pottery is MESSY! your clothes will get clay on them, but it is all washable! We do not provide aprons for participants, but they are available to purchase.

DISCLAIMER:

This class will only run with 2 or more participants. If Two Tails does not have enough sign-ups before the class begins, the class will be cancelled and any necessary refunds will be made.