Intermediate Wheel + Design

DESCRIPTION

Build on your wheel throwing foundation in this 8-week intermediate course focused on refining technique and exploring surface design. This class is designed for students who have already taken a wheel class (Mudville or elsewhere) and feel comfortable with the basics: centering, pulling walls, shaping, and removing pieces from the bat. Students will explore more advanced throwing approaches such as throwing closed forms and lidded vessels, throwing off the hump, creating more complex forms, and improving consistency, along with a variety of surface design techniques to bring your work to the next level. Exact demonstrations may shift based on student interest and instructor direction, leaving room for exploration and skill-building throughout the session. This class emphasizes thoughtful making, technical growth, and developing your personal style. This class is meant to be a skill builder. It's an opportunity to challenge yourself and explore new approaches on the wheel. Class enrollment includes 25 pounds of clay, access to our glazes, firing of all pieces, and unlimited Open Studio sessions through the end of the term to practice, refine your skills, and finish up your pieces. Class will take place on Saturdays 10am-noon, from May 9th - June 27th, for a total of 8 classes