Pottery on the Wheel: Saturday 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

$215.00Member Price: $185.00

SKU: N/A Categories: ,

This 6 week class is designed for beginners- intermediate students. Students are introduced to basic wheel techniques (throwing cylinder forms and bowl forms, finishing and glazing) and expand wheel methods and surface decoration for the continuing student.

The course will include wedging, centering clay, throwing a variety of bowl and cylinder forms such as cups and vases, finishing and glazing.

This class provides individual attention to beginners and then enables students to evolve at their own level and improve their skills in clay. Intermediate students will have the flexibility to work independently. This is a mixed skill level class.

If you are new to FCAC, please see the campus map at the bottom of the page for studio location

*A $25 material fee will be added to each class at the time of checkout*

2024 Dates:

  • January 6 – February 10 – FULL
  • February 24 – March 30 – FULL
  • April 13 – May 18
  • June 1- July 6
  • July 20- August 24
  • September 7 – October 12
  • October 26 – November 30

Classroom Location:

When you arrive for class please use the De Soto Street entrance to enter the FCAC parking lot. You may park anywhere in the lot that is available, but please do not block cars from exiting. There are several parking spaces along Guillemard St. if you need closer parking than available in the parking lot.

The IMPACT 100 Ceramic Studio (building #1) is located on the left side of the warehouse patio. The patio is straight ahead when entering the parking lot. Look for the double glass doors for the studio entrance to the left when you step onto the patio.

Ceramics Open Studio

Students enrolled in one of our six-week pottery classes are able to participate in Open Studio for no additional cost for the duration of the class. This benefit extends to the seventh week right after the session, which allows students to finish work made in class.

* On evening hours if no students show up by 7:45 p.m. the studio may close.

 

 

Details

Age

16+(See Requirements)

Duration

6-week class sessions

Instructor

Ben Twingley

Dates

Saturday Mornings 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Requirements

  • Students under 18 must be approved by the instructor before enrolling. Please contact create@firstcityart.org
  • WAIVER: Signed waivers are required for participation. Please sign and bring with you to your class.

Notes

  • This is a mixed skill level class. 

Cancellation Policy

Students will receive a refund of tuition minus 10% if the student contacts us no later than 7 days prior to the first day of class. Cancellations up to 48 hours before the start of the class will receive a 50% refund. Any cancellations within 48 hours before the start of the class, or after the class has begun will not be refunded. In the case of an emergency, the student may be able to transfer their payment towards another class based on availability.

If you need to move your enrollment to another session you must contact us at least 7 days prior to the start of the class. You cannot move enrollment forward after a class has already begun.

Class sizes are limited and enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Unfortunately, FCAC is unable to prorate students for missed classes or classes that they are unable to attend. We strive to provide the highest quality art classes and we value your feedback. If you would like to share your experience or have questions or concerns, please email us at molly@firstcityart.org