Ceramics-Wheel Throwing (Session 1)
Location :
7500 Maple Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912, USA
Status :
FullActivity Type :
AdultFee :
$30About Camp
In this class we will learn the basic skills involved in creating functional forms on the potters wheel. Centering, pulling, collaring, trimming , and glazing will all be covered, as well as advanced topics in thrown and altered forms on request bottles, jars, coffee and tea service, etc. While our focus is on the basic forms cups bowls, and plates an experimental and lively approach to the work is encouraged. No experience is required Students at an intermediate level are also welcome.A materials fee will cover one bag of clay, glazes and firing. A class fee of $30 is due to the instructor on the first day of class. Instructor Name: Luc PhinneyHazardous materials; Glazes are all food safe but cannot be ingested. Tools such as needle tool or trimming knives are sharp. Clay dust should not be inhaled but the room is kept clean. Dry clay dust is a respiratory hazard and we will maintain best practices in clean up and materials handling to mitigate risk.