Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art

Adult Beginning Wheel Throwing (Wednesdays) - $210
Dates: Wednesdays, April 9th - May 14th
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Room: Wheel Throwing room
Skill Level: No experience necessary!  

*25-pound bag of clay included. Additional clay needed will be available for purchase.

This 6-week course is designed to introduce students to clay using the potter's wheel. In this class students will create functional tableware. Students will learn the basics with step-by-step instruction on how to throw a cylinder and a bowl. Students will finish forms with trimming, adding handles, knobs and some surface decoration. Students will learn a variety of techniques by being introduced to various decorating and glazing techniques. Please come to class ready to practice, get dirty and have fun! One bag of clay with all glazes and firings are included, additional clay is available for purchase. 

Note: It is recommended that you take this course more than once before you move on to Intermediate Ceramics. 

Instructor: Linda Walters