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Intro to Wheel Throwing: January Fridays 6:00PM-8:00PM

In this pottery class, you will learn the foundational skills and techniques needed to pursue wheel throwing as a lifelong art form. Taught by an experienced Wheel & Fire Pottery ceramicist at our San Diego studio, this course offers a step-by-step approach to making pottery using a potter's wheel.

Dates of this four-week San Diego pottery class: 

• Week 1: Friday, Jan. 10 - 01/10/2025 - 6pm-8pm
• Week 2: Friday, Jan. 17 - 01/17/2025 - 6pm-8pm
• Week 3: Friday, Jan. 24 - 01/24/2025 - 6pm-8pm
• Week 4: Friday, Jan. 31 - 01/31/2025 - 6pm-8pm

Join the Wheel & Fire Pottery community, where all levels are welcome. This class is perfect for beginners or those with some experience on the pottery wheel

Pottery Class Structure:

• Duration: Four classes (one class per week), with each class lasting two hours (a total of 8 hours of guided instruction).

Ceramics Studio Access:

Enrollment includes unlimited 24/7 access to our pottery studio (excluding designated class times; see Student Open Studio for more information) for the duration of the course. This allows you to practice your skills on the wheel and complete your projects.

What You'll Learn:

By the end of the Intro to Wheel Throwing class, you will be able to throw cups, bowls, and plates, as well as apply basic surface decoration and glazing techniques.

Pottery Course Outline:

• Week 1: Studio orientation, wedging clay, wheel operation and body positioning, centering clay, and preparing to pull walls.
• Week 2: Techniques for pulling walls, throwing cups versus bowls, and throwing plates.
• Week 3: Trimming earthenware, scraffito surface decoration, and additional demonstrations on wheel techniques.
• Week 4: Glazing techniques, final demonstrations, and advanced wheel techniques, including making handles.

Materials Included in Pottery Class Registration:

• Each student receives 25 pounds of clay for use during the course.
• Use of aprons, tools, and glazes is included with registration.

Join us at Wheel & Fire Pottery to discover the joy of wheel throwing and pursue your creativity.