Large Forms: Throwing & Sculptural Techniques (November - December)
Intermediate | 6-Week Class | Temescal/Rockridge
Service Description
This class is held at our Temescal/Rockridge studio and is a 6-Week class. Wednesdays, 6:00 - 8:30 (November 4 - December 16) The studio is open with no classes from November 23 - 25, 28 - 29 The studio is closed November 26 - 27 This is an intermediate class with a prerequisite of being able to throw consistent cylinders. We will have 2 teachers in this project-based class. Week 1: Throwing large in one piece On the first day of class we will start with introductions and Kris will go over techniques to attain height on the wheel with minimal pulls. We will do a 7lb demo and a 12lb demo. This piece will be the first half of our section thrown piece. Cover it and prep it for stacking on top of the next week. Week 2: Section throwing A demonstration will be given for throwing 2 pieces on bats and attaching them with assistance from both instructors. On the second class Justin will go over hand-building techniques to modify our wheel thrown work from the last class. Week 3: Coil throwing Kris will cover coil-throwing techniques to add extruded coils to achieve height. Week 4: Modifying your thrown pieces Justin will go over techniques to modify our wheel thrown work with sculptural aspects. He will cover shaping techniques to make additions to the pieces with either handbuilt or thrown elements. The goal is to make our wheel thrown pieces altered and more sculptural. Week 5: Trimming + Surface Design This class will start with a demonstration on trimming techniques for larger pieces. Surface design techniques such as applying textural slip, using hand-building techniques to add additional textures to our wheel thrown pieces, and putting finishing touches on our wet work. Week 6: Glazing day This class will start with bringing all of the pieces over to the table to have a discussion on our forms. We will follow with a demonstration of using the spray booth.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Fees & class schedule: Class fees cover instructed class time (as listed in specific class schedule), use of tools and equipment, open studio hours, studio glazes and firing up to 25 lbs of clay. Additional work may be fired for a fee. Pottery class fees include 25 lbs of clay 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: Class fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. 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 Friday Night Clay are considered final ONE WEEK before start of class. Open studio hours for students: Monday- Friday: 10AM-6PM Saturday: 10AM-7PM Sunday 10AM-7:30PM (Hours subjected to change upon five days' notice)
Contact Details
4268 Broadway, Oakland, CA, USA
Oakland@clayroomsf.com