Beyond the Basics of Wheel Throwing | #6431

About This Camp & Activity

Spend additional time behind the wheel, increase the amount of clay on the bat, and kick your skills up a notch. Advance your throwing prowess to create larger and more varied forms. Try new tools, alter thrown pieces, add texture, attach a handle, or make a lidded form. Explore surface decoration, underglaze, and glaze combinations. Demos of new techniques are tailored to student interest.REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: This class is for students already able to center, pull and trim.REQUIRED ADDITIONAL FEE: (Pay instructor via Cash or Venmo on the first day of class.)$25 for supplies and basic tool kit (all new students), OR$15 for supplies only (available to returning students who already have the basic tool kit)NOTES:Students are encouraged to sign up for both sessions (10 weeks) for an in-depth exploration into decorating and glazing. This class may be taken repeatedly to improve skills.To make the most of class, returning students should seek out and incorporate new tools into their toolkit and bring them to class.Notification to pick up glazed pieces will be emailed or texted 2-3 weeks after the last class.Instructor: Susan RawlsWITHDRAWALS & CANCELLATIONS:Cancelations of class registrations that occur prior to five (5) business days from the start of a class or workshop will be eligible for a full refund of payment.Cancelations within five (5) days will be eligible for an account credit.Cancelations within 48 hours of the start of the class will forfeit all class fees.Account credits may be used for classes at the SCA, or any other program of SCA. Visiting productions and events that are not sole programs of the SCA are not eligible for the use of account credit.Withdrawal from a class after the class has started will not result in a refund or class credit. Extreme cases will be considered. Absences from class will not be subject to refund for credit of pro-rated fees.