Get your hands dirty as you investigate sculptural and functional ceramic forms. This class will help the beginner learn about the techniques of wheel throwing; and provide students of various levels more time to master their skill. This class emphasizes textural surface techniques with underglaze decoration and mid-range oxidation glazing for thrown forms. When you complete this class you will have several decorative and functional pieces to take home.

 Skills acquired in this class include:

• Knowledge of the six steps to making a vessel on the wheel: wedging, centering, opening, lifting the wall, shaping, trimming.

• Basic glazing techniques for pottery forms.

• Patience, getting centered and enjoying the process. 

NOTE FOR PORTNOY CLASS: MASKING ENCOURAGED