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Adult Beginning and Continuing Wheel Classes
Our adult wheel classes are suitable for ages 17 and older and include scheduled class time with instruction and open studio hours for practice. Students must register for a specific class (for example “Saturday Morning Wheel”) and are not allowed to attend any other classes during the week except occasionally for a make-up class with permission from the instructor. What to bring: A small bucket for water, a towel, and tools if you already have some. Basic tool kits are available for purchase on the first day of class. What to wear: Old clothing and sturdy shoes if you prefer to work on a kick-wheel; you may want to bring an apron to protect your clothing. |
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Tuition and fees: Includes classes, open studio privileges, and use of studio glazes but does not include clay fee, tools, or firing fee.
Basic Tool Kit: $18
Studio clay is available for purchase.
Several other commercial clays are also available for purchase; fees vary depending on type of clay.
Firing* Fee: $2 per pound, or $3 per pound for larger (> 10 inch) pieces.
* Student work is fired to to cone 10 in a gas reduction kiln
Make-up Classes: Students may “make-up” missed classes only during the current session for which they are registered. The instructor will assist any student who needs to schedule a missed class.
The Park's website (www.glenchopark.org) provides current class schedules (including the start and end dates of each (mostly 6 week) session, registration information, tuition fees, forms, and policies. You have the option to register on-line, by phone, by mail, or in person. You must be preregistered to attend our classes.
To register for a class online go to http://www.glenechopark.org/ceramics-pottery-0.
Classes often fill up fast so we encourage you to register as early as possible! This is especially true for the Adult Beginning Wheel classes and Handbuilding classes.
Basic Tool Kit: $18
Studio clay is available for purchase.
Several other commercial clays are also available for purchase; fees vary depending on type of clay.
Firing* Fee: $2 per pound, or $3 per pound for larger (> 10 inch) pieces.
* Student work is fired to to cone 10 in a gas reduction kiln
Make-up Classes: Students may “make-up” missed classes only during the current session for which they are registered. The instructor will assist any student who needs to schedule a missed class.
The Park's website (www.glenchopark.org) provides current class schedules (including the start and end dates of each (mostly 6 week) session, registration information, tuition fees, forms, and policies. You have the option to register on-line, by phone, by mail, or in person. You must be preregistered to attend our classes.
To register for a class online go to http://www.glenechopark.org/ceramics-pottery-0.
Classes often fill up fast so we encourage you to register as early as possible! This is especially true for the Adult Beginning Wheel classes and Handbuilding classes.
Introduction to the Potter's Wheel
Instructor: David Epstein
Class time: Mondays 7:00 pm-10:00 pm
Class Description: This class is especially designed for those who have never used the wheel or who are working on basic skills. The course includes wedging, centering clay, throwing basic bowl and cylinder forms, finishing & glazing. Beginning potters receive substantial individual attention.
Instructor: David Epstein
Class time: Mondays 7:00 pm-10:00 pm
Class Description: This class is especially designed for those who have never used the wheel or who are working on basic skills. The course includes wedging, centering clay, throwing basic bowl and cylinder forms, finishing & glazing. Beginning potters receive substantial individual attention.
Saturday Morning Wheel: Beginning through Intermediate
Instructor: Jeff Kirk
Class time: Saturdays 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Class Description: This class introduces beginners to basic wheel techniques (throwing bowl and cylinder forms, finishing and glazing) and expand wheel methods and surface decoration for the continuing student. The course will include wedging, centering clay, throwing a variety of bowl and cylinder forms such as cups and vases, finishing and glazing. This class provides substantial individual attention to beginners and then enables students to evolve at their own level and improve their skills in clay.
Instructor: Jeff Kirk
Class time: Saturdays 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Class Description: This class introduces beginners to basic wheel techniques (throwing bowl and cylinder forms, finishing and glazing) and expand wheel methods and surface decoration for the continuing student. The course will include wedging, centering clay, throwing a variety of bowl and cylinder forms such as cups and vases, finishing and glazing. This class provides substantial individual attention to beginners and then enables students to evolve at their own level and improve their skills in clay.
Continuing Wheel: Intermediate through Advanced
Instructor: Jeff Kirk
Class times (select one of these 4 classes):
Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Wednesday mornings, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Wednesday evenings, 7:00 pm –10:00 pm
Class Description: This class allows students to throw at their own skill level and evolve at their own rate. Using demonstration and critique, the instructor teaches a variety of intermediate and advanced throwing and altering techniques with an emphasis on shape, function, and surface decoration. Students explore functional and nonfunctional concepts, and learn about different clay qualities, slip application, and advanced glazing techniques. NOTE: This class is not suitable for beginners.
Instructor: Jeff Kirk
Class times (select one of these 4 classes):
Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Wednesday mornings, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Wednesday evenings, 7:00 pm –10:00 pm
Class Description: This class allows students to throw at their own skill level and evolve at their own rate. Using demonstration and critique, the instructor teaches a variety of intermediate and advanced throwing and altering techniques with an emphasis on shape, function, and surface decoration. Students explore functional and nonfunctional concepts, and learn about different clay qualities, slip application, and advanced glazing techniques. NOTE: This class is not suitable for beginners.