Beginning Wheel
Number of sessions: Four 3-hour sessions
Course Fee: $65.00
Description:
This course will introduce students to the skills and processes that must be learned in order to create a variety of functional/decorative works using the potter's wheel as the primary tool. The goals of the course are tearn the following:
- Learn the mechanics of throwing: Centering, Opening, Pulling.
- Learn how to use the tools used in the throwing process.
- Learn the hand and body positions needed in throwing.
- Learn to throw simple shapes. i.e. Cylinders, bowls.
- Learn to trim pieces after they reach leather hard.
- Learn other skills as determined by the instructor.
Materials:
The instructor will provide a recommended list of tools/clay which may include but is not limited to the following:
Small sponge, wood or rubber rib, cutting wire, needle tool, trimming tools, container for water, and clay.
Class Information: - Minimums and maximums below 8 students determined by instructor.
