Introduction to Wheel Throwing

Beginner to intermediate levels.
Adults and Teens 16+

Location: The Manes Art Education Center

Beginners will learn the fundamental skills necessary to throw cylinders, cups, bowls and more on a pottery wheel. Follow along step-by-step demonstrations of wedging, centering, pulling, forming, and trimming, along with an introduction to surface decoration techniques.

Price: TBD

Tuesdays with Amy Booth
10 am – 12:30 pm and 1:30 – 4 pm

Wednesdays with Laura Badke
10 am – 12:30 pm & 1 – 3:30 pm

• Fall Session 1 (7 weeks): September 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21
• Fall Session 2 (7 weeks): October 28, November 4, 11, 18, December 2, 9, 16 (No Class 11/25)

Saturdays with Laura Badke
10 am – 12:30 pm

• Fall Session 1 (6 weeks): September 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24 
• Fall Session 2 (6 weeks): October 31, November 7, 14, 21, December 5, 19 (No Class 11/28, 12/12) 

Registered participants receive the following per registered session:

• 1 – 12 lb. bag of clay*
• Kiln Firings
• Shelf space for storage
• May attend 1 optional Open Studio session per week which is based on a sign-up basis.

Materials for all ceramics classes: We do not supply clay tools during class. A tool kit can be purchased at checkout and kept on your shelf in the Center.

Please bring the following items to class.

• Ceramic tool kit** (may be purchased at checkout for an additional $20)
• An apron
• 1 notebook and pencil
• 1 hand towel
• 1 plastic shoe box

*Only the clay provided by our studio may be used in class and fired in our kiln. Additional 25 lb. bag of clay may be purchased for $40.

**We do not supply clay tools during class. A tool kit can be purchased at checkout and kept on your shelf in the Center.

 

Pre-registration is required for this on-site class. 

Participants must have materials for the first day of class. Scroll down for list.

For questions regarding this class or registration,
please email artclasses@nassaumuseum.org