TUES 6:30 PM Intermediate Wheel-throw

Service Description

Ages 14 and older only. No exceptions 5 sessions, Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 PM April 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 Pre-requisite: Beginning Wheel Throw Please note: The registration system will only allow you to book up to the number of AVAILABLE seats. If you can't add more participants, the class maximum has been reached. You will need to look at other dates with more availability. This class has an 8 seat capacity. Must have 4 participants for class to carry. You will be notified in advance if the class is cancelled. Objective: Throw Art into the Craft Expand upon the skills you have learned in the Beginning Wheel-throw course and explore the unlimited ways of throwing art into the craft. In this course students will learn how to throw larger forms, plates and combination forms (slab and thrown). They will also learn how to cut and alter thrown forms and trim with a chuck. *Students who have not taken the Beginner’s Course must have the basics of wheel-throwing down. You will want to be comfortable with maximizing a 1-pound cylinder and 1.5-pound bowl. Attendance at each session is essential. There will be NO make-up sessions. Recommended Tools (optional): -Sponge on a stick -Set of chattering/trimming tools (Amazon-metal with black handles) -Your own set of basic tools -Clear plastic ruler -Bats or bat system (MPP has a limited supply of bats for student use, having your own is nice, but not necessary) -Sharp cutting tool like a fettling knife or carving tools. Supply List: apron and/or large towel Included: 15 hours of instruction 25 pound bag of clay Glazes and firings Use of basic throwing tools. (Sets can be purchased for $10) 5 additional hours of self-guided studio time per week during open studio hours. **I strongly encourage everyone to come in as often as possible and practice the techniques we discuss in class. Practice is the path to successful throwing. There are no shortcuts.** Additional studio hours can be scheduled for $5 per hour. Special Notes: Attendance at each session is essential. There will be NO MAKE-UP sessions.