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Intro to Clay
Beginner 6 Week Intro to Wheel Throwing
Service Description
Monday Evenings (6pm-8:30pm) Tuesday Evenings (6pm-8:30pm) Thursday Evenings (6pm-8:30pm) Sunday Mornings (10am-12:30pm) A great starting place for an intense 6-week course where students are introduced to throwing on the wheel, trimming work, surface design techniques, glazing, and a week of hand building that can be used to incorporate into wheel work or on its own. Class includes all fees including: 25lbs of clay, firing and glazing Week 1: Throwing & Studio Basics - Introductions, studio policies, and tour. - Overview of the 6-week timeline. - Demonstration: basic wheel throwing techniques: centering, opening, widening, pulling walls. - Cleaning demo: why it matters & how to properly clean tools/workspace. Week 2: Trimming, Basic Shaping & More Throwing - Understanding clay stages: wet/plastic, leather hard, bone dry. - Trimming demo: centering, assessing thickness, creating foot rings. - Review throwing techniques & shaping methods. - Recap wedging! Week 3: Refinement & Handles - Demo on narrowing necks/tapering forms. - Introduction to coil & slab handles, pulling handles, scoring & slipping, attaching handles Week 4: Hand Building & Surface Design - Intro to basic hand building techniques: pinch pots, coiling, and slab building / templates. - Introduction to underglaze application & carving on greenware. Week 5: Final Trimming & Intro Glazing - Final trimming & surface design review. - First glazing opportunity: demo wax resist, dipping, pouring, brushing, and combos Week 6: Glazing Techniques - Overview of glaze application and how it moves in the kiln / wrapping up all remaining work!
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Fees & class schedule: Class fees covers, 25lbs of clay, studio glazing and firing and instructed class time (as listed in specific class schedule). Additional clay may be purchased at cost + $20 firing and glazing. Classes are subject to change if minimum student quota isn't met (7 students). Class switches will only be available 1 week prior to the commencement of classes and based on the capacity of classes at time of request.Attendance: It is mandatory for all students who are new to the studio attend the first week of classes. No “make-up” classes are given but you're more than welcome to drop-in on another session if there is an opening or absence. For Adult classes, Kids must be 14-years old or older Personal belongings: Any items left behind 30-days after last class may be discarded without notice. Refund policy: Refund or Credit (minus $20 processing fee) if a request for refund is received TWO WEEKS and only two weeks before the start of a class. Credit (no refund) with less the 48 hour notice ONLY if your spot can be filled. No refunds or credits after attending 1st class. Classes missed due to failure to attend, planned absences, minor illnesses or vacations will not be credited for future classes. One-Time class registrations such as Drop-In Clay or TryDay classes are considered final ONE WEEK before start of class. Open studio hours for students: Monday- Thursday: 10AM-6PM Friday & Saturday: 10AM-9PM Sunday 10AM-7:30PM (Hours subjected to change upon five days' notice)
Contact Details
Denver, CO, USA
(720) 330-5919
hello@denverclayroom.com