Wheel Throwing and/or Handbuilding

Course Description

This course is designed for those who would like to gain a basic understanding of the fundamentals of wheel throwing and handbuilding as well as for those with some experience who want to build new skills and strengthen their techniques. This class will cover many technical and aesthetic concerns of working with clay. Demonstrations and projects will be made accessible for new students and scalable for those with more experience. Beginners will be introduced to clay by learning the fundamentals of working on a potter’s wheel as well as handbuilding techniques. For students with experience in the basics of wheel throwing, more specific projects and challenges will be offered as will the option to develop their own projects.