X 2026-P01/02 - Beginner, Intermediate to Advanced with Robert Hitt - Wednesdays

Beginner, Intermediate to Advanced with Robert Hitt

Wednesdays, January 7th - February 25th, 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Number of Classes: 8

Ages: 18 - 99
Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Virginia Beach Art Center - Pottery Studio

This is a loose class for those who desire to bring their own ideas to the clay and pottery studio and receive help and instruction in executing them. Ideas can be wheel thrown, hand built, or a combination of the two. Instructor Robert Hitt will demonstrate a technique and then students have access to wheels, slab roller, and other standard pottery studio tools to either practice that technique or work on projects of their choice.

A student will walk away from the class with knowledge of the pinch and pull method, coil, slip and scoring using clay. In addition, students will learn the slab method in clay with additive and subtractive methods using clay to create a 3D object. Glazing techniques will also be taught.

This class explores a variety of hand building techniques used to create basic to complex forms. All skill levels are welcome, and every artist is encouraged to share unique approaches and finished pieces.

All classes include a 15-visit punch card for Open Studio time for students to work on projects between classes. Open Studio access ends 10 weeks from the date of the first class.

No outside clay is allowed

Supplies Student Needs to Bring:

• Apron – will get dirty (that's the fun, right?)
• Hand Towel – will get dirty
• Basic Pottery Tool Kit
• Favorite other pottery tools
• Notebook/journal for notes, to track firing of your pieces, etc.

Supplies included:

• 25-pound block of brown or white studio clay
• Glazing and firing
• Access to wheels, slab roller, and other studio tools

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

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

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