Wheel Throwing I
Learn the essential skills to master open forms
Ready to advance beyond the basics? Practice and refine simple forms and explore more complex shapes. You’ll learn basic techniques to throw cylinders cups, blows, and more, explore various methods of surface decoration and glazing, and expand on your skill level.
This experience is designed to maximize your learning through connection and practice – finish at least 4 pieces with glaze.
What you’ll learn:
Essential skills and techniques for:
- Consistently pulling tall cylinders
- Shaping bowls to have perfect curved inside shape
- Plates that keep shape and don't warp
- How to get mugs to your desired shape and form
- Handles and attachment without cracking
- Surface decoration and how to glaze larger forms
- Close form demonstrations
Duration:
2.5 Hours per week for 6 weeks
Experience & Requirements:
Completed 6 week beginner wheel class or can throw a cylinder
Class Size
Up to 14 students
What’s provided:
- Unlimited access to studio
- Unlimited clay during class
- Organized practice time on Sundays and weekday before class
- More clay available to purchase if needed
- Personal shelf space
- Use of studio tools, glazes and underglaze
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 attend during 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.
