workshops /studio life

INTRO TO WHEEL WORKSHOP

I am super stoked that you wanna play with clay with me!  This course is an introduction to clay, but not just your typical beginner class. 

For starters it is longer than the typical 2 hour class or 2.5 hour class because I am thorough and teach you a demo to begin and clean up takes a good 25 minutes to do it well.  Progress happens with practice and the more time you have on the wheel the better.

Secondly, everyone learns differently and is at different abilities even as a beginner (which is whey this a great all levels class), so I meet you where you are at.   I give you more information than you need that will land on you at different stages along the way (again it is why i have so many students returning- because they have progressed and things are beginning to land as they solidify the foundations). 

I want you to come away with pieces that you will love and incorporate into your daily rituals and everyday life. 

I want to take you from the left brain thinking/remembering all of the steps to moving into the right brain creative side where things click and you begin feeling the clay.   I believe this is where clay is grounding, and incredibly therapeutic, naturally.

THE COURSE:

Four weeks will be spent learning the basics and foundations of body posture, hand position, wedging and preparing the clay.  We will move into the critical stage of centering, learning to move the clay, to shaping  your cylinders  in the throwing stage and refining the shape in the trimming lesson.

It really is  just fun getting your hands dirty but the biggest lesson you will learn is a combo of non-attachment and letting go that carries through to your everyday life.

The first three weeks will have demos and the fourth week the entire time will be yours to get creating.

The fifth week will be the week to sand, prep your pieces for glazing and then info and a demo on how to glaze.

This class focuses on building skills  and refining the basic cylinder, but also has space for you to put your creativity to the test and add decoration and whatever you have your mind set on.  Bring your ideas and I will help you carry them out.

I like to have you help fill the kiln and I begin the 24 hour firing process right after class (as long as the kiln is full) so you have your finished product within a few days of the class ending which is also unique to my classes- I am just as excited to see how your pieces turn out as your are- I am totally invested.

Most students leave with anywhere between 8-10 pieces depending on how much decoration you add to personalize your pieces.  

COST : $485.00

NEXT STEPS CLASS

This nine week class will focus on advancing your throwing skills. We will work on creating consistency, helping you self diagnose, testing  new hand positions/pulling  techniques,  attempting new shapes .  Come with at least one item you want to challenge yourself with and we will work to make it happen!!

Pre-requisite:  you must have enough wheel experience that you are confident throwing a  more narrow cylinder:)

****PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU CAN ATTEND ALL THE CLASSES AS THERE ARE NO MAKE UP SESSIONS unless specified .***  Please also be aware that  I  run classes on ALL holiday Mondays and consider this when signing up.

Because classes are so high in demand payment will secure your spot  

CANCELLATION POLICY:

 A full refund will be returned if minimum 14 days notice are given for a cancellation prior to the start date of the class session. (7 days notice for full refund are necessary for the September to October fall session)