Monday August 3rd –Saturday August 8th , 10 -4 pm. Cost: $125 plus $25 materials fee and $15 propane fee Clay is available for $11/bag
Students will build on their wheel-throwing experience to take their work to the next level. We will cover the fundamentals of creating work on the potter’s wheel, as well as the finer points of creating forms with great attention to detail. Class will consist of daily demonstrations and individual discussions to allow each student to progress according to their needs. This will allow for hours of one-on-one instruction and assistance.
Additionally, we will be able to fire a small soda kiln with small works made during the first two days. This will provide the opportunity to explore the soda firing process, with the remainder of students’ work bisque fired on the last day.
Experience: Some basic wheel throwing experience is helpful but not essential.
Class topics: An emphasis on wheel thrown functional pots, as well as discussions of aesthetic and functional considerations. Exploration of the soda firing process, including discussions of flashing slips, firing techniques, etc.
Firing: During the first two days we will make small works to be fired in the soda kiln, students’ work made during the rest of the week will be bisque fired by the end of the class.
Tools/ Supplies students should bring: towel, bucket, throwing tools, sketch book
For accomodations check here http://www.bakersvillebedandbreakfast.com/ or 828-688-6012. If you speak with them be sure to mention to class, they have a special discount package available including an option for dinners.Hope you can join us in beautiful "downtown" Bakersville.