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Inter / Adv Wheel Throwing with Gita Cornell

April 2 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

$242

Level: Intermediate / Advanced
Instructor: Gita Cornell
February 27th – April 9th (6 Tuesdays – No class 3/19 for JeffCo Spring Break)

9 am – 12 pm
$220 CAE member / $242 non-member
Minimum 4 / Maximum 8

REGISTER FOR CLASS

This class is for you if you’re ready to learn some new techniques and take your pottery practice to the next level. Join Gita if you are curious about altered forms, attachments such as spouts and handles, double-walled forms, lidded jars, closed forms, alternative decorative techniques or if you want to focus on refining your work in general. Ideas are welcome so make sure to bring those along questions you may have about the ceramic process and prepare to get muddy. Tools, clay and glaze will be provided but if you happen to have any personal tools, bring those along as well. Students will need to provide their own apron and throwing towels.

Prerequisite: students must be able to center at least 3lbs of clay.

•    Week 1 – Intro, studio tour, class demo – discussion of what pieces you wish to create, project planning – begin to make pieces
•    Week 2 – Making, trimming, and prepping pieces to dry
•    Week 3 – Making, trimming, and prepping pieces to dry
•    Week 4 – Finish any pieces- Bisque firing
•    Week 5 – Glazing all pieces – Glaze firing
•    Week 6 – Unload glaze kiln! Class discussion/critique of work and studio clean.

Bring to class:
•    Ideas and sketches – reference/inspiration photos
•    Sketch book
•    Apron & hand towel

Details

Date:
April 2
Time:
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Series:
Cost:
$242
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Venue

Miller House
32003 Ellingwood Trail
Evergreen, CO 80439
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