Programs: Ceramics - Wheel Throwing (Ages 16+)

Ceramics - Wheel Throwing (Ages 16+)

Location: Ceramics Room

Instructor: Sandra Greason

Students will learn the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel while creating new types of pottery forms. The end products, after the 4 weeks, will be tea bowls, mugs (with & without handles), as well as bottles or pitchers (made from tall cylinders).  All supplies provided.  Students provide their own apron/smock. Students must be able to lift 15 lbs. of clay.

Fee: Members $185; Community Non-members $235

We will cover all aspects of the making process:
• Care and use of the wheel, tools and other equipment
• Wedging: preparing the clay for throwing.
• Pulling up/Coning up: cylinders.
• Throwing successfully.
• Trimming: to create an attractive, functional foot.
• Surface decoration: textures processes, underglaze
• Glazing techniques
• Students will also learn to create a variety of handles, lugs and altered forms and lips.

Please provide your own apron.

Available Courses:

Oct 29 - Dec 3: Tuesday, 6pm-9pm (Ceramics Wheel 16+)

Students will learn the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel while creating new types of pottery forms. The end products, after the 4 weeks, will be tea bowls, mugs (with & without handles), as well as bottles or pitchers (made from tall cylinders).

We will cover all aspects of the making process:
• Care and use of the wheel, tools and other equipment
• Wedging: preparing the clay for throwing.
• Pulling up/Coning up: cylinders.
• Throwing successfully.
• Trimming: to create an attractive, functional foot.
• Surface decoration: textures processes, underglaze
• Glazing techniques
• Students will also learn to create a variety of handles, lugs and altered forms and lips.

Fee: Members $175; Community Non-members $225

Schedule

Course Schedule: October 29, 2024 - December 3, 2024

Day(s) of the Week: Tue

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Requirements

Ages: 16 and Over

Course Information

Location: Ceramics Room

Details Course Full

Oct 31 - Dec 12: Thursday, 6pm-9pm (Ceramics Wheel 16+)

Students will learn the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel while creating new types of pottery forms. The end products, after the 4 weeks, will be tea bowls, mugs (with & without handles), as well as bottles or pitchers (made from tall cylinders).

We will cover all aspects of the making process:
• Care and use of the wheel, tools and other equipment
• Wedging: preparing the clay for throwing.
• Pulling up/Coning up: cylinders.
• Throwing successfully.
• Trimming: to create an attractive, functional foot.
• Surface decoration: textures processes, underglaze
• Glazing techniques
• Students will also learn to create a variety of handles, lugs and altered forms and lips.

Fee: Members $175; Community Non-members $225

Schedule

Course Schedule: October 31, 2024 - December 12, 2024

Day(s) of the Week: Thu

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Requirements

Ages: 16 and Over

Course Information

Location: Ceramics Room

No Class Dates: No Class 11/28/2024

Details

Jan 7 - Feb 11, Tuesdays, 6-9pm (Ceramics Wheel 16+)

Students will learn the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel while creating new types of pottery forms. The end products, after the 4 weeks, will be tea bowls, mugs (with & without handles), as well as bottles or pitchers (made from tall cylinders).

We will cover all aspects of the making process:
• Care and use of the wheel, tools and other equipment
• Wedging: preparing the clay for throwing.
• Pulling up/Coning up: cylinders.
• Throwing successfully.
• Trimming: to create an attractive, functional foot.
• Surface decoration: textures processes, underglaze
• Glazing techniques
• Students will also learn to create a variety of handles, lugs and altered forms and lips.

Fee: Members $185; Community Non-members $235

Schedule

Course Schedule: January 7, 2025 - February 11, 2025

Day(s) of the Week: Tue

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Requirements

Ages: 16 and Over

Course Information

Location: Ceramics Room

Details Course Full

Jan 9 - Feb 13, Thursdays, 6-9pm (Ceramics Wheel 16+)

Students will learn the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel while creating new types of pottery forms. The end products, after the 4 weeks, will be tea bowls, mugs (with & without handles), as well as bottles or pitchers (made from tall cylinders).

We will cover all aspects of the making process:
• Care and use of the wheel, tools and other equipment
• Wedging: preparing the clay for throwing.
• Pulling up/Coning up: cylinders.
• Throwing successfully.
• Trimming: to create an attractive, functional foot.
• Surface decoration: textures processes, underglaze
• Glazing techniques
• Students will also learn to create a variety of handles, lugs and altered forms and lips.

Fee: Members $185; Community Non-members $235

Schedule

Course Schedule: January 9, 2025 - February 13, 2025

Day(s) of the Week: Thu

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Requirements

Ages: 16 and Over

Course Information

Location: Ceramics Room

Details Course Full

Feb 25 - Apr 1, Tuesdays, 6-9pm (Ceramics Wheel 16+)

Students will learn the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel while creating new types of pottery forms. The end products, after the 4 weeks, will be tea bowls, mugs (with & without handles), as well as bottles or pitchers (made from tall cylinders).

We will cover all aspects of the making process:
• Care and use of the wheel, tools and other equipment
• Wedging: preparing the clay for throwing.
• Pulling up/Coning up: cylinders.
• Throwing successfully.
• Trimming: to create an attractive, functional foot.
• Surface decoration: textures processes, underglaze
• Glazing techniques
• Students will also learn to create a variety of handles, lugs and altered forms and lips.

Fee: Members $185; Community Non-members $235

Schedule

Course Schedule: February 25, 2025 - April 1, 2025

Day(s) of the Week: Tue

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Requirements

Ages: 16 and Over

Course Information

Location: Ceramics Room

Details Course Full

Feb 26-Apr 2, Wednesdays, 6-9pm (Ceramic Wheel 16+)

Students will learn the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel while creating new types of pottery forms. The end products, after the 4 weeks, will be tea bowls, mugs (with & without handles), as well as bottles or pitchers (made from tall cylinders).

We will cover all aspects of the making process:
• Care and use of the wheel, tools and other equipment
• Wedging: preparing the clay for throwing.
• Pulling up/Coning up: cylinders.
• Throwing successfully.
• Trimming: to create an attractive, functional foot.
• Surface decoration: textures processes, underglaze
• Glazing techniques
• Students will also learn to create a variety of handles, lugs and altered forms and lips.

Fee: Members $185; Community Non-members $235

Schedule

Course Schedule: February 26, 2025 - April 2, 2025

Day(s) of the Week: Wed

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Requirements

Ages: 16 and Over

Course Information

Location: Ceramics Room

Details Course Full

Feb 27 - Apr 3, Thursday, 6-9pm (Ceramics Wheel 16+)

Students will learn the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel while creating new types of pottery forms. The end products, after the 4 weeks, will be tea bowls, mugs (with & without handles), as well as bottles or pitchers (made from tall cylinders).

We will cover all aspects of the making process:
• Care and use of the wheel, tools and other equipment
• Wedging: preparing the clay for throwing.
• Pulling up/Coning up: cylinders.
• Throwing successfully.
• Trimming: to create an attractive, functional foot.
• Surface decoration: textures processes, underglaze
• Glazing techniques
• Students will also learn to create a variety of handles, lugs and altered forms and lips.

Fee: Members $185; Community Non-members $235

Schedule

Course Schedule: February 27, 2025 - April 3, 2025

Day(s) of the Week: Thu

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Requirements

Ages: 16 and Over

Course Information

Location: Ceramics Room

Details Course Full

Apr 15 - May 20, Tuesdays, 6-9pm (Ceramics Wheel 16+)

Students will learn the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel while creating new types of pottery forms. The end products, after the 4 weeks, will be tea bowls, mugs (with & without handles), as well as bottles or pitchers (made from tall cylinders).

We will cover all aspects of the making process:
• Care and use of the wheel, tools and other equipment
• Wedging: preparing the clay for throwing.
• Pulling up/Coning up: cylinders.
• Throwing successfully.
• Trimming: to create an attractive, functional foot.
• Surface decoration: textures processes, underglaze
• Glazing techniques
• Students will also learn to create a variety of handles, lugs and altered forms and lips.

Fee: Members $185; Community Non-members $235

Schedule

Course Schedule: April 15, 2025 - May 20, 2025

Day(s) of the Week: Tue

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Requirements

Ages: 16 and Over

Course Information

Location: Ceramics Room

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Apr 16 - May 21: Wednesdays, 6-9pm (Ceramics Wheel Ages 16+)

Students will learn the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel while creating new types of pottery forms. The end products, after the 4 weeks, will be tea bowls, mugs (with & without handles), as well as bottles or pitchers (made from tall cylinders).

We will cover all aspects of the making process:
• Care and use of the wheel, tools and other equipment
• Wedging: preparing the clay for throwing.
• Pulling up/Coning up: cylinders.
• Throwing successfully.
• Trimming: to create an attractive, functional foot.
• Surface decoration: textures processes, underglaze
• Glazing techniques
• Students will also learn to create a variety of handles, lugs and altered forms and lips.

Fee: Members $185; Community Non-members $235

Schedule

Course Schedule: April 16, 2025 - May 21, 2025

Day(s) of the Week: Wed

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Requirements

Ages: 16 and Over

Details

Apr 17 - May 29, Thursdays, 6-9pm (Ceramics Wheel 16+)

Students will learn the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel while creating new types of pottery forms. The end products, after the 4 weeks, will be tea bowls, mugs (with & without handles), as well as bottles or pitchers (made from tall cylinders).

We will cover all aspects of the making process:
• Care and use of the wheel, tools and other equipment
• Wedging: preparing the clay for throwing.
• Pulling up/Coning up: cylinders.
• Throwing successfully.
• Trimming: to create an attractive, functional foot.
• Surface decoration: textures processes, underglaze
• Glazing techniques
• Students will also learn to create a variety of handles, lugs and altered forms and lips.

Fee: Members $185; Community Non-members $235

Schedule

Course Schedule: April 17, 2025 - May 22, 2025

Day(s) of the Week: Thu

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Requirements

Ages: 16 and Over

Course Information

Location: Ceramics Room

Details Course Full

Jun 3 - Jul 8: Tue, 6:00 - 9:00pm (Ceramics Wheel 16+)

Students will learn the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel while creating new types of pottery forms. The end products, after the 4 weeks, will be tea bowls, mugs (with & without handles), as well as bottles or pitchers (made from tall cylinders).

We will cover all aspects of the making process:
• Care and use of the wheel, tools and other equipment
• Wedging: preparing the clay for throwing.
• Pulling up/Coning up: cylinders.
• Throwing successfully.
• Trimming: to create an attractive, functional foot.
• Surface decoration: textures processes, underglaze
• Glazing techniques
• Students will also learn to create a variety of handles, lugs and altered forms and lips.

Fee: Members $185; Community Non-members $235

Please bring your own apron. 

Schedule

Course Schedule: June 3, 2025 - July 8, 2025

Day(s) of the Week: Tue

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Requirements

Ages: 16 and Over

Course Information

Location: Ceramics Room

Details

Jun 4 - Jul 9: Wed, 6:00 - 9:00pm (Ceramics Wheel 16+)

Students will learn the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel while creating new types of pottery forms. The end products, after the 4 weeks, will be tea bowls, mugs (with & without handles), as well as bottles or pitchers (made from tall cylinders).

We will cover all aspects of the making process:
• Care and use of the wheel, tools and other equipment
• Wedging: preparing the clay for throwing.
• Pulling up/Coning up: cylinders.
• Throwing successfully.
• Trimming: to create an attractive, functional foot.
• Surface decoration: textures processes, underglaze
• Glazing techniques
• Students will also learn to create a variety of handles, lugs and altered forms and lips.

Fee: Members $185; Community Non-members $235

Please bring your own apron.

Schedule

Course Schedule: June 4, 2025 - July 9, 2025

Day(s) of the Week: Wed

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Requirements

Ages: 16 and Over

Details

Jun 5 - Jul 10: Thur, 6:00 - 9:00pm (Ceramics Wheel 16+)

Students will learn the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel while creating new types of pottery forms. The end products, after the 4 weeks, will be tea bowls, mugs (with & without handles), as well as bottles or pitchers (made from tall cylinders).

We will cover all aspects of the making process:
• Care and use of the wheel, tools and other equipment
• Wedging: preparing the clay for throwing.
• Pulling up/Coning up: cylinders.
• Throwing successfully.
• Trimming: to create an attractive, functional foot.
• Surface decoration: textures processes, underglaze
• Glazing techniques
• Students will also learn to create a variety of handles, lugs and altered forms and lips.

Fee: Members $185; Community Non-members $235

Please bring your own apron.

Schedule

Course Schedule: June 5, 2025 - July 10, 2025

Day(s) of the Week: Thu

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Requirements

Ages: 16 and Over

Course Information

Location: Ceramics Room

Details

Jul 22-Aug 26: Tue, 6:00-9:00pm (Ceramic Wheel 16+)

Students will learn the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel while creating new types of pottery forms. The end products, after the 4 weeks, will be tea bowls, mugs (with & without handles), as well as bottles or pitchers (made from tall cylinders).

We will cover all aspects of the making process:
• Care and use of the wheel, tools and other equipment
• Wedging: preparing the clay for throwing.
• Pulling up/Coning up: cylinders.
• Throwing successfully.
• Trimming: to create an attractive, functional foot.
• Surface decoration: textures processes, underglaze
• Glazing techniques
• Students will also learn to create a variety of handles, lugs and altered forms and lips.

Fee: Members $185; Community Non-members $235

Please bring your own apron or smock. 

Schedule

Course Schedule: July 22, 2025 - August 26, 2025

Day(s) of the Week: Tue

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Requirements

Ages: 16 and Over

Course Information

Location: Ceramics Room

Details

Jul 23 - Aug 27: Wed, 6:00-9:00pm (Ceramic Wheel 16+)

Students will learn the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel while creating new types of pottery forms. The end products, after the 4 weeks, will be tea bowls, mugs (with & without handles), as well as bottles or pitchers (made from tall cylinders).

We will cover all aspects of the making process:
• Care and use of the wheel, tools and other equipment
• Wedging: preparing the clay for throwing.
• Pulling up/Coning up: cylinders.
• Throwing successfully.
• Trimming: to create an attractive, functional foot.
• Surface decoration: textures processes, underglaze
• Glazing techniques
• Students will also learn to create a variety of handles, lugs and altered forms and lips.

Fee: Members $185; Community Non-members $235

Please bring your own apron.

Schedule

Course Schedule: July 23, 2025 - August 27, 2025

Day(s) of the Week: Wed

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Requirements

Ages: 16 and Over

Details

Jul 24 - Aug 28: Thur, 6:00 - 9:00pm (Ceramic Wheel)

Students will learn the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel while creating new types of pottery forms. The end products, after the 4 weeks, will be tea bowls, mugs (with & without handles), as well as bottles or pitchers (made from tall cylinders).

We will cover all aspects of the making process:
• Care and use of the wheel, tools and other equipment
• Wedging: preparing the clay for throwing.
• Pulling up/Coning up: cylinders.
• Throwing successfully.
• Trimming: to create an attractive, functional foot.
• Surface decoration: textures processes, underglaze
• Glazing techniques
• Students will also learn to create a variety of handles, lugs and altered forms and lips.

Fee: Members $185; Community Non-members $235

Please bring your own apron.

Schedule

Course Schedule: July 24, 2025 - August 28, 2025

Day(s) of the Week: Thu

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Requirements

Ages: 16 and Over

Course Information

Location: Ceramics Room

Details Course Full

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