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OVERVIEW
In this class students will learn the fundamental skills of how to wedge clay, center, open, and throw basic cylinder and bowl forms on the potter’s wheel. Students will “tap-center” and trim their leather-hard work with stamps, slips, and underglazes to decorate. Students will be given the opportunity to add different textures, designs, and attachments to their work. In the last class, students will be introduced to glazing and finishing ceramic work then apply these glazes. The instructor will give students a time and date to pick up their fired pieces.
SCHEDULE AND CONTACT HOURS
Six Week Course. 12 Instructional hours of one day per week for 2 hours (Monday) and 12 practice hours of one day per week for 2 hours (Wed. or Thu.)
This class meets every Monday at 6-8pm. Practice is encouraged 2 hours per week on Wed. 6-8pm. This is optional.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- What is Clay
- States of Clay
- Working with Clay
- Wedging
- Centering
- Throwing Cylindrical Forms
- Throwing Bowl Forms
- Trimming
- Decorating techniques
- Glazing techniques
ASSIGNMENTS
- Pasta, Soup, or Cereal Bowl
- Spoon Rest, Soap, or Trinket dish
- Juice Cup, Beaker, or Yunomi
Special conditions
General Policies:
- Spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Additional clay is available for purchase.
- When creating your masterpiece, please be aware that over-sized and/or odd shaped pieces may delay the firing process because they don’t fit in the kiln well.
- Clay sometimes cracks while drying or breaks in the kiln. Taking a class does not guarantee the success of your project. While we do our absolute best to prevent such an occurrence, some outcomes simply can't be controlled by our staff.
- You have 45 days after your class to return and pick up your fired piece(s). The studio reserves the right to sell, donate or discard anything left longer.
- Payments accepted: Online Credit Cards preferred at registration.
Refund/Cancellation Policy:
- A $20 processing fee is incurred for cancellations made greater than two weeks prior to class start.
- Cancellations made within the two weeks prior to class start window are not eligible for a refund.
- Cancellations must be made in writing via email elpasoclayguild@gmail.com
- We will transfer your registration to a different class (where space is available) at no additional cost if notified before close of business the previous Friday before the start of the class.
- Missed classes a.k.a. “No Shows” are not refunded and are not eligible for transferring to a different class. Make-up classes are not included. You may schedule a make-up time at $10 per hour outside of the class after attending the first two weeks in class.
- All refunds will be issued electronically through our website.
What’s Included:
- Detailed demonstrations and guidance from instructor.
- Use of studio tools and studio equipment.
- Electric Kiln firings up to Cone 6.
- 25 lbs of clay and studio glazes are included in the class fee. Clay is available to purchase separately thereafter.
Contacts
Registration dates
Event dates
Location
El Paso Clay Guild, 3801b Frutas Avenue, Basement, El Paso, Texas, United States, 79905