Throwing Bigger and Taller Workshop

With Frank DeFabo

March 15 | 9 am - Noon

In this three-hour workshop for intermediate potters, you'll learn how to make tall, wheel-thrown pots by joining multiple sections together under the guidance of local potter Frank DeFabo. This workshop covers clay selection for large pieces, special techniques for joining and drying, and tips to ensure success. Contrary to common belief, creating tall pots doesn’t require exceptional physical strength—this method allows any potter to craft pieces 2–3 times taller than usual. Included with your registration is 25lbs of terracotta clay to use for the workshop.

While the focus is on mastering the technique rather than specific projects, participants will have the opportunity to complete a terracotta planter or rhubarb forcer, which will be bisque-fired at the gallery (note: these garden pots will not be glaze-fired, as terracotta does not require glaze). After the bisque-firing, we'll notify you to pick up your work via email. Please pick up work within 2 weeks of your notification.

Join us and elevate your throwing skills!

Please Note:

• Tuition is due with registration unless other arrangements are made. If you cancel 0-7 days before the class start date, we are able to refund your tuition ONLY if we can fill your space from our waitlist. We are not able to issue partial refunds or transfer your registration to another class. We apologize for any inconvenience, but we cannot under ANY circumstances refund your tuition once you have started the classes.
• Art is a messy business! Please bring an apron or wear work clothes and shoes that can get dirty with clay/paint/etc.
• Bring a hair tie if you have long hair.
• Leave your rings, smartwatches, and jewelry at home. Main Exhibit Gallery & Art Center is not responsible for lost or damaged personal items.
  
• We ask that you pick up your pots within 2 weeks of your notification that they're ready. We have so many classes that our space can get quite full with students' work! Any pots left behind after 2 weeks without prior arrangements will be added to our "Adopt a Pot" shelf in our main gallery space.

Thank you for registering!