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This beginners-friendly workshop is designed for people who want to try wheel throwing at a more affordable price point, without a multi-week commitment. You will learn: •How to measure and wedge clay in preparation for throwing •How to center clay on the potters wheel •How to throw a cylinder •Clean up procedures This workshop is meant to be a fun and enriching experience and I am really excited to be able to be at a stage in my practice where I can share what I have learned. I will adjust my teaching to suit you and we will go at a pace that is comfortable to you. The workshop includes all materials and firing of your work. Finished pieces will be clear glazed by me. Once fired, you can pay to have your work shipped to you or come pick it up. ***Please note that you will not trim or glaze your piece during this workshop as these processes require plenty of drying time and you would need to come back for extra sessions to do this. If you would like to learn trimming and glazing, I recommend taking Intro to Wheel Throwing.

This course is designed to teach you the fundamentals of creating wheel-thrown pottery, plus some additive and subtractive surface decoration techniques. This course is perfect for you if: •You are a beginner and have never touched clay before. •You have some experience working with clay or doing some visual art, like drawing or painting •You would enjoy doing some meditative design •You want to spend a little extra time working on your pieces •You just want to come hang out and be present and enjoy the beauty of clay! I will help you through every step of the process, giving pointers and demonstrations as we go. During the course you will learn: Week 1 •How to measure and wedge clay in preparation for throwing •How to center clay on the potters wheel •How to throw a cylinder (you will make at least 2) •Clean up procedures Week 2 •About the stages of clay (soft, leather hard, bone dry, etc.) and when it is ready for trimming •Trimming your piece to create you desired profile •Adding a foot ring •Painting your piece with underglaze and carving high contrast designs (sgraffito) •Recycling clay and maintaining a sustainable studio Week 3 •Pulling and attaching handles •Additive decoration Week 4 •About glazes and what they do •How to prepare a glaze •How to glaze your piece •How to clean your piece after glazing to prevent accidents in the kiln This course is meant to be a fun and enriching experience and I am really excited to be able to be at a stage in my practice where I can share what I have learned. I will adjust my teaching to suit you and we will go at a pace that is comfortable to you. The course includes all materials and firing of your work. Once fired, you can pay to have your work shipped to you or come pick it up. Once you have booked your first session, I will email you to schedule your next three sessions. Please keep in mind each session should ideally be one week apart to allow for drying/firing time. (You cannot book all 4 sessions in one week.)

This course is designed to teach you the fundamentals of creating hand-built pottery. This course is perfect for you if: •You are a beginner and have never touched clay before. •You would like to learn several different ways to make a pot •You want to dedicate some time to learning and improving your pottery skills •You have specific ideas of projects you want to make •You just want to come hang out and be present and enjoy the beauty of clay! I will help you through every step of the process, giving pointers and demonstrations as we go. During the course you will learn: Week 1 •How to prepare clay for use •How to roll a slab of clay •How to design and create a slab-built tray •Adding a foot •Clean up procedures Week 2 •How to create a pinch pot •Creating and attaching a handle •Adding a foot ring Week 3 •How to roll coils •How to create a coil built pot •Smoothing the surface to create a seamless look if desired Week 4 •How to carve designs onto your pots •Additive surface decoration Week 5 •About glazes and what they do •How to prepare a glaze •How to glaze your piece •How to clean your piece after glazing to prevent accidents in the kiln This course is meant to be a fun and enriching experience and I am really excited to be able to be at a stage in my practice where I can share what I have learned. I will adjust my teaching to suit you and we will go at a pace that is comfortable to you. The course includes all materials and firing of your work. Once fired, you can pay to have your work shipped to you or come pick it up. Once you have booked your first session, I will email you to schedule your next four sessions. Please keep in mind each session should ideally be one week apart to allow for drying/firing time. (You cannot book all 5 sessions in one week.)