Atelier Galerie d'art Solart

GIFT PACKAGE: INTRODUCTION TO POTTERY WHEEL THROWING, LEVEL 1 (3 x 2-hour classes)

$540.00

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DESCRIPTION:

This Level 1 Introduction to Throwing course is designed for artists who have never thrown on the wheel or who wish to review their knowledge from the beginning in a private setting. It aims to teach the basic techniques of throwing clay on a potter's wheel. You will learn to throw small pieces such as cups and small bowls.

TECHNIQUES COVERED:

Wedging a small amount of clay (1 to 2 lb).
Centering a small amount of clay (1 to 2 lb).
Coning to center the inside of the clay mass.
Piercing the clay.
Opening with a hook.
Measuring the bottom of the piece with a needle and evening it out.
Pulling / first pinched pull.
Optimal body positioning, strength, delicacy, and stability.
Pulling and throwing clay rings.
Using a sponge to moisten the wall of the piece while throwing.
Using a needle to pierce air bubbles in the clay mass and the walls of the piece.
Using a trimming tool to clean the base of a thrown piece.
Using cutting wire to cut a block of clay and remove pieces from the wheel head.
Using a trimming tool to shape the foot of a piece on the wheel.
Shaping and attaching a handle to a thrown piece.
Finishing, handling, and pre-firing drying.

PREREQUISITES:

None

DETAILS:

Upon receipt of payment for your gift certificate, a printable version including a personalized reservation code will be sent to you by email. This code will allow your recipient to book the 3 training sessions according to their availability by calling the gallery directly at 819-428-1765.

Your training can take place over a short intensive period or be spread over a longer period. That is, you can book time slots close together or further apart to suit your learning pace.

During your training, I will provide all the specialized tools and equipment required. During the months you are enrolled, you will also have access to free recycled clay and an individual storage tray reserved for storing your personal belongings and projects in progress.

The course registration fees include the teaching fees and the use of the studio spaces, tools, and equipment required during the training.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES OFFERED ACCORDING TO YOUR NEEDS:

Raw materials are available for purchase at the studio shop, where you can buy the materials of your choice according to your respective needs.
If you wish to bisque-fire the pieces you have made as part of your training, a shared bisque-firing service is offered at the studio. Firing fees will be charged to you pro rata based on the space used by your pieces in the kiln when they are unloaded from their bisque firing.

If you wish to glaze and glaze-fire your pieces at the studio, additional glazing training or periods of independent access to our glazing lab and a shared glaze-firing service are offered by reservation. Glaze and glaze-firing fees will be charged to you pro rata based on the space used by your pieces in the kiln when they are unloaded from their glaze firing.

If you wish to practice and optimize the integration of the techniques learned during your training, periods of access to the studio workstations are available by reservation.

Looking forward to welcoming you and sharing my passion!

Atelier Galerie d'art Solart