4-part Pottery Wheel Throwing Class

Pottery Wheel Throwing Class Four Part Class 1) Oct. 1st, throw a cylinder 6 to 8pm, 2) Oct 8th, throw a bowl/plate 6 to 8pm 3) Oct 15th, trimming decorating/sgraffito 6 to 8pm 4) Oct 29th, glazing 6 to 8pm Cost: $240.00 per person – includes materials and firings for up to 6 items age from 12 years minimum Instructor: Ruth Langwieser In this four-lesson unit, you will go though the basics of wheel throwing and gain hands-on experience with the complete process of creating a ceramic piece on the potter's wheel. In the first lesson, you will be introduced to the pottery wheel and learn important safety procedures. You will prepare your clay, and go through the nitty gritty of the 7 basic movements to throw a cylinder. You will be provided with a hand out with the description of the movements to remember. In the second lesson, you will continue practice throwing a more open shape like a bowl or a snack dish in the third lesson, after your pieces have dried to the leather-hard stage, you will learn how to trim the base using the pottery wheel. You will also decorate the surfaces using the sgraffito technique (carving) to create texture. In the fourth lesson, once your work has been bisque fired, you will explore glazing techniques like dipping, pouring, and brush application. • Learn safe and effective use of the pottery wheel. • Prepare the clay, and learn the seven basic movements of wheel throwing. • Trim the leather-hard pieces to create a finished foot and refined shape. • Explore the sgraffito technique to decorate ceramic surfaces. • Apply glaze using dipping, pouring, and brush techniques. POLICIES: • Refund: If you are unable to attend class for any reason, please notify the Arts Council via text at 306-634-3942. Our current office hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30- 2:30 so response may not be immediate. • 48 hrs. notice prior to class is required for a refund – our artists must prep to bring you these wonderful classes! There will be no refunds issued for less than 48 hrs. notice. • Cancellation: If a class is cancelled due to insufficient registration, instructor illness, weather, etc., we will schedule a make-up class, offer another class, or refund fees if preferred. • HEADS UP! Students are asked to dress in casual, comfortable clothing. Art making is often a messy process! • The Estevan Arts Council and its instructors love to promote art! Therefore, we reserve the right to use photographs and videos that are taken during classes for the purpose of social media and print advertising. If this is an issue, you must notify the instructor at the class.