2024-P11/12 - Beginner Wheel with Perry Kesting - Wednesdays

Welcome to Beginner Pottery on the Wheel with Perry Kesting

Wednesdays, November 13th - December 18th, 12:30pm – 3:30pm (6 classes)

Ages: 18 - 99
Skill Level: Beginner and those with some experience

Class objectives:

• Learn the basics of handling clay and how to throw on the wheel
• Center the clay, pull, trim and finish pieces
• Introduction to glazing and firing
• Practice making cups, mugs, and bowls

Class includes 40-hours of Open Studio time for students to work on their projects outside of class. Shelf must be cleared the last day of class unless student is signed up for another session.

Supplies included:

• 25-pound block of Clay, glazes and firing, use of studio tools and equipment

Supplies the student should bring:

• Basic pottery tool kit (optional), hand towel, apron or smock, small notebook for notes and tracking pieces in the kiln

Week 1(Nov 13)

• Introduction to Studio, Wheel Introduction (centering, pulling walls, cylinders 1 pound 5-8 inches tall)

Week 2 Nov (20)

• Handles Demonstration, Glazing Demonstration

Week 3 (Nov 27) *

• *Class will be either a different instructor or rescheduled*

Week 4 (Dec 4)

• Bowls Demonstration, Trimming Demonstration

Week 5 (Dec 11)

• Workday! practice cylinders and bowls!

Week 6 (Dec 18)

• Final Day of Class, finish pieces and clean shelf

Contact pottery@artcentervb.org for questions about the class.

Supporter Tuition - Immediately qualify for Supporter Tuition with an annual donation of $50 or more.

Refund Policy: https://www.artcentervb.org/classpolicies.html