Intermediate Wheel: Closed Forms and Lidded Vessels
Learn to make vases, bottles and lids.
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL ENDS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH OR WHEN LIMITED EARLY BIRD SPOTS ARE SOLD OUT.
Ready to improve beyond the cylinder? This 6-week class introduces a whole new range of forms you can make on the wheel.
You’ll learn how to close a form, turn it into a lidded piece, trim and fit lids, throw vases, bottles and narrow-necked forms. Along the way, you’ll get more comfortable moving clay, controlling your shape, and making more intentional forms.
What you’ll learn:
- How to collar and close a form
- How to control volume and shape
- How to cut, fit, and trim lids
- How to throw bottles and narrow necks
- How to create and control shoulders
- How to manage wall thickness as forms become more complex
- How to build greater control and confidence on the wheel
Duration:
Class meets once a week for 2.5 hrs, for 6 weeks.
Experience & Requirements:
Comfortable centering, opening and pulling walls, and trimming.
Age 14 years and older
Class Size
Up to 14 Students
What’s provided:
- Unlimited reclaim clay during class and scheduled practice sessions
- Full access to studio during Open studio hours
- Scheduled practice time
- All pottery tools and Glazes
- Personal shelf space
Instructor:
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Multi-Week Class Cancelation & Refund Policy
To request a cancellation and refund of your multi-week class, email info@throwandbuild.com. 100% of tuition less $25 processing fee when requested no later than 21 days of start of class. 50% of tuition requested less $25 processing feel within 14 days. There will be no refunds within 13 days before class starts. Should a class not fill sufficiently, we may cancel it one week prior to the first class session and provide full refund.
FAQ’S
I missed class, can I reschedule?
No class make up if you miss a class. However you have unlimited access to open studio for the duration of your class. Your instructor will catch you up in the next class after the demo and you can get help during your instructor's "Potter's Hours" where they are the studio tech and they can help you at those times as wll.
During my 6-week course, can I access the studio outside of class time?
Yes, students enrolled in multi-week classes has unlimited access to the open studio.
Can I bring my friends to open studio?
Yes, your friends are welcomed to come to the studio for 1 session for Open studio during the studio's public hours from 10am - 2pm Sat & Sun, they are not permitted to use a wheel or to attend class sessions. If space is available at work tables, they can use the space to play with clay. If the studio is busy, we ask that you defer the workspace station to other studio members.
What should I wear to class?
Wear comfortable clothing that you are okay with getting dirty. We have aprons for your use, but they may limited.
Do I need to bring my own tools?
We have all the tools you need to shape and trim clay and some others you can try and experiment with. You are welcomed to bring other tools you want to use to make your pottery and keep in your space.
How much does additional clay cost?
Prices for a 25lb bag of clay is about $40-$45 a bag of clay.
We use Tacoma Clay arts clay.
