In this 6 week class students will learn traditional Raku firing techniques. Raku is a post firing reduction process that creates beautiful surfaces by placing the pottery in combustible materials such as newspaper, leaves, or sawdust while at top firing temperature. Students will spend the first 3 weeks throwing, coiling, pinching, or hand building forms to fire in the last 3 weeks of raku reduction firing process. We will explore raku glazes, horsehair and feather, obvara, and naked raku finish. All Supplies, materials and kiln support are provided in the price of the class.

Students are required to wear closed toe shoes (leather is recommended), long pants and long sleeves, preferably made of cotton or other natural fiber (avoid synthetics that may melt). Long hair must be tied back, no dangling jewelry. . In the case of rain, gusting wind, or inclement weather, outdoor firings will be rescheduled.

This is a hands- on, interactive class dealing with unpredictable elements such as open flame and smoke. Appropriate safety precautions will be taken and provided by the instructor. Students participate at their own risk.

If you have taken other wheel classes, but always wanted to try the challenge of Porcelain, this is a great class too! If you are ready to fall in love with pottery, this is the class you are looking for!

NOTE: This is an Intermediate Course, basic understanding of Wheel or Hand building techniques is a prerequisite. While students will have access to the wheels for the first 3 classes, No Wheel Throwing instruction will be provided.

Are you ready to get your hands dirty? Join our beginner's wheel class to learn the basics of creating your own cups and bowls! Instructors teach through demonstrations to show you correct throwing posture, centering, and pulling up cylinders. This class is designed for students with no prior experience and focuses on teaching students the fundamentals of throwing. If you are ready to fall in love with pottery, this is the class you are looking for!

Wheel Throwing 1/2 will be an introduction to wheel-thrown pottery and an extension of W1 for all skill levels. This class is perfect for beginners, or those who have taken Wheel 1 and would like more experience before moving on to Wheel 2.

We will explore clay’s main components, creating forms on the wheel, and surface decoration. Skills taught within the workshops will encompass wedging, centering on the wheel, throwing, trimming, surface decoration techniques, and glazing finished work. For advanced students, we will incorporate lid making! It is the goal for each student to take at least 10 pieces of finished work home. We will meet once a week for instruction, demos, and hands-on practice. All pieces will be food, microwave, and dishwasher safe for students to enjoy at home!

All supplies and materials provided.