Wheel Throwing (Monday)
Who knows why we use the term throwing? We will explore the wheel and, the fun and frustrations
Service Description
Beginner’s Wheel Class Each session potters will work with 0.5-1.2lbs of clay (19.2oz or 500g). On the 7th session the instructor will offer advice on throwing larger clay bodies on the wheel. Patience and breath are key to success. Week 1 Test tiles, the first piece, centering Week 2 Practice centering and pulling basic cylinders Week 3 More practice centering and introduction to trimming (some tricks from a different trade) Week 4 Opening and bowl formation – let’s call your works vessels now; glazing introduction Week 5 Collaring and altering pieces; demo thin neck vase Week 6 The mighty rib and how to use them Week 7 Larger clay bodies and how to use body weight to center effectively Week 8 Free Wheeling time – potters can ask for tips and tricks, throw by themselves, talk about future classes, etc. This is your growth time! Also fun with AI image analysis. Week 9 & 10 Glazing, and pick up finished pieces
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
There are no refunds for this class. As it is a semi-private class (meaning there is one instructor and only two students) it is important to note that registering your seat fills 50% of the class. Please do not register if you can not attend the four consecutive weeks as it takes the opportunity away from another eager potter. River Ceramics is not responsible for providing make-up classes or issuing refunds for classes missed as a result of your illness, injury, emergencies, weather conditions or any situation beyond our control. In the case of a weather-related studio closing, the class session will be rescheduled for the following Tuesday or Friday and the syllabus schedule will be pushed back. Our classes are lesson-based and structured week to week for beginners to reach success. In the event that a student misses a class and the lesson must be given on an individual basis, an additional “catch-up” fee will be applied to aid in getting the student back on track. This fee ranges from $45-75 depending on whether the lesson can be scheduled during open studio hours or must be scheduled outside of our standard schedule.
Contact Details
48 River Road, Chatham, NJ, USA
201-602-6221
futureantiquesstudio@gmail.com