Wheel Throwing 101 – 6 Week Course @ The Art Bodega

Have you always wanted to get down and dirty and learn how to throw on the wheel for real?! Join us for this 6 week intensive wheel throwing clay class. In this is class you will learn the beginnings of throwing and trimming stoneware pottery. Each week builds upon the last, allowing you to progressively refine your skills. This workshop is designed for beginners or potters who want to improve their throwing skills.

Thursdays 6:00-8:30 starting April 18th 2024 and running through May 23rd 2024

What to expect:

• Learn the basics of wheel throwing
• Make basic shapes like bowls and cylinders to make a variety of pieces
• Learn to trim your pieces to give that finishing touch
• Learn how to clean and care for studio equipment

After the workshop your pottery will need to dry out, this usually takes two weeks. We will then fire your pottery pieces you can come back to the studio to glaze your pottery. After this we will fire your pottery a second time and then give you a date when your pieces are finished.