Fire Arts Inc presents Beginning Wheel Thrown Pottery

Instructor: Len Cockman

Cell: 574-309-7740

Classes: Mondays 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Course Length 8 studio sessions

Student Enrollment: 7 students maximum

Studio Space: Students enrolled in this class are eligible for one additional day per week of open studio time during FAI regular hours. Studio hours are listed on the website and front door.

Fees:

Tuition: $210

Materials and firing fees: $45

Total: $255

The supply fee includes one 25 lb. bag of class (half a box) and use of Fire Arts Inc. food safe Glazes for your work. A unique Raku experience is planned for the final night of class. Pieces that will be Raku fired will use a clear glaze specifically for that firing process.

Beginning Wheel Thrown Pottery

This class is perfect for the student who wants an introduction to or refresher on making pottery with the potter’s wheel. The basics of clay working and throwing techniques will be demonstrated and students will have ample opportunities to practice and develop their skills.

Instructor: Len Cockman

Session 1: Monday, March 17th, Quick studio tour and practice centering on the wheel

Session 2: Monday, March 24th, Bowls and more bowls

Session 3: Monday, March 31st, Saucers, Plates, Platters

Session 4: Monday, April 7th, Cups and Mugs with Handles/Handle making

Session 5: Monday, April 14th, Vases and Vessels with inverted and ex-verted rims.

Session 6: Monday, April 21st, Student Choice night (wadayannamake?) This is the last day for wet clay. Your clay pieces must be dry enough for bisque firing and glazing for the next session.

Session 7: Monday, April 28th, Glaze purposes, chemistry, glazing and loading the first glazed kiln.

Session 8: Monday, May 5th, Raku Night, and wrap up anything not yet glazed.

I sincerely hope that you find this to be an enriching, worthwhile experience. Have fun!