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Atelier Galerie d'art Solart

INTRODUCTION TO WHEEL THROWING LEVEL 2 ( 3 private 2-hour classes )

$540.00

Atelier Galerie d'art Solart

INTRODUCTION TO WHEEL THROWING LEVEL 2 ( 3 private 2-hour classes )

$540.00

DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed for artists who have completed the Level 1 introductory course or have equivalent experience and wish to deepen their knowledge of throwing in a private setting. It aims to reinforce basic throwing techniques and introduce complementary techniques for confidently centering and throwing larger quantities of clay. You will learn to throw medium-sized forms such as vases and bowls.

 

TECHNIQUES COVERED:
  • Wedging larger quantities of clay (2 to 5 lb).
  • Centering larger quantities of clay (2 to 5 lb).   
  • Reviewing basic throwing techniques and optimal body positioning with larger quantities of clay.
  • Optimal finger positioning for containing and throwing tall forms.
  • Opening and leveling the round base of a piece to throw a bowl.
  • Using a metal rib to shape, define, and smooth the walls of pieces.
  • Throwing and trimming pieces on the wheel (making the wheel throwing slab)
  • Surface treatments on raw and leather-hard clay (impressing, altering, carving, etc.)
  •  Finishing, handling, and pre-firing drying.
PREREQUISITES:

Knowledge of basic wedging, centering, and throwing techniques.

DETAILS:

Upon receipt of your package payment, a personalized booking code will be sent to you by email. This code will allow you to book your training sessions directly online at no additional cost.

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

VIEW AVAILABLE TRAINING SESSION TIME SLOTS

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 shelf reserved for your personal belongings and projects in progress.

The course registration fee includes teaching fees and the use of the studio space, 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.
VIEW THE RAW MATERIALS AVAILABLE AT THE STUDIO.
  • 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 pro rata based on the space your pieces occupy 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 courses or periods of independent access to our glazing lab and a shared glaze-firing service are available by reservation. Glaze and glaze-firing fees will be charged pro rata based on the space your pieces occupy in the kiln when they are unloaded from their glaze firing.
VIEW THE FIRING SERVICE AVAILABLE AT THE STUDIO.
  • 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.
VIEW THE WORKSTATION ACCESS PACKAGES AVAILABLE AT THE STUDIO