Programs: Ceramics - Wheel Throwing (Ages 55+)
Ceramics - Wheel Throwing (Ages 55+)
Location: Ceramics Room
Learn to use the potters wheel as the primary method of working the clay.
Day 1: Introduction to wheel throwing
Learn the basics on how to make a pot on the potters' wheel, including centering, opening, and pulling walls. We will focus on basic forms such as cylinders, bowls, and small plates.
Day 2: Introduction to Trimming
Build on the work from our previous class and trim the bottoms of our pots. We will learn how to center a leather-hard pot and how to use trimming tools to clean and remove excess weight from our pots.
Day 3: Introduction to Glazing
Learn the basics of dip glazing and get a basic understanding of the science behind firing pottery.
Day 4: Throwing on the Wheel Day 2
Expand on our knowledge from class one and learn about other forms including ring bowls, vases, bottles, mugs, and planters.
Day 5: Trimming and Altering
Learn alteration techniques including carving, faceting, and additive sculpture.
Day 6: Final Glazing Day
Expand on our knowledge of dip glazing and introduce new techniques including resist and methods of layering.
Fee: $120 Members Ages 55+; $210 Members 54 and younger
Please bring your own apron. Registration open to new students two weeks prior to start date.
Available Courses:
Sept 2 - 18: Tues/Thur, 2:30-5 pm (Ceramics Wheel Ages 55+)
Learn to use the potters wheel as the primary method of working the clay.
Day 1: Introduction to wheel throwing
Learn the basics on how to make a pot on the potters' wheel, including centering, opening, and pulling walls. We will focus on basic forms such as cylinders, bowls, and small plates.
Day 2: Introduction to Trimming
Build on the work from our previous class and trim the bottoms of our pots. We will learn how to center a leather-hard pot and how to use trimming tools to clean and remove excess weight from our pots.
Day 3: Introduction to Glazing
Learn the basics of dip glazing and get a basic understanding of the science behind firing pottery.
Day 4: Throwing on the Wheel Day 2
Expand on our knowledge from class one and learn about other forms including ring bowls, vases, bottles, mugs, and planters.
Day 5: Trimming and Altering
Learn alteration techniques including carving, faceting, and additive sculpture.
Day 6: Final Glazing Day
Expand on our knowledge of dip glazing and introduce new techniques including resist and methods of layering.
Fee: $120 Members Ages 55+; $210 Members 54 and younger
Please bring your own apron. Registration open to new students two weeks prior to start date.
Schedule
Course Schedule: September 2, 2025 - September 18, 2025
Day(s) of the Week: Tue, Thu
Time: 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Course Information
Location: Ceramics Room
Nov 6 - Dec 18: Thursday, 2:30-5pm (Ceramic Wheel Ages 55+)
Learn to use the potters wheel as the primary method of working the clay.
Day 1: Introduction to wheel throwing
Learn the basics on how to make a pot on the potters' wheel, including centering, opening, and pulling walls. We will focus on basic forms such as cylinders, bowls, and small plates.
Day 2: Introduction to Trimming
Build on the work from our previous class and trim the bottoms of our pots. We will learn how to center a leather-hard pot and how to use trimming tools to clean and remove excess weight from our pots.
Day 3: Introduction to Glazing
Learn the basics of dip glazing and get a basic understanding of the science behind firing pottery.
Day 4: Throwing on the Wheel Day 2
Expand on our knowledge from class one and learn about other forms including ring bowls, vases, bottles, mugs, and planters.
Day 5: Trimming and Altering
Learn alteration techniques including carving, faceting, and additive sculpture.
Day 6: Final Glazing Day
Expand on our knowledge of dip glazing and introduce new techniques including resist and methods of layering.
Fee: $120 Members Ages 55+; $210 Members 54 and younger
Please bring your own apron. Registration open to new students two weeks prior to start date.
Schedule
Course Schedule: November 6, 2025 - December 18, 2025
Day(s) of the Week: Thu
Time: 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Course Information
Location: Ceramics Room
No Class Dates: No class Nov 27