Do you want to push yourself to take your wheel thrown pottery to the next level? Perhaps it’s time to consider adding some hand building techniques to your repertoire! In the weekend workshop you will be exposed to techniques which combine the best practices of hand building and wheel throwing. Often we consider these techniques as totally separate. What if you can combine them to take your practice to a new level. We can explore using slabs, coils, extrusions, and molds on the wheel. You can definitely learn some new skills and probably have a good time too !
A good understanding of working on the potters wheel is strongly suggested for this workshop
This is a 2 day class split between Saturday October 18th and Sunday October 19th
Clay:
Each class includes a materials fee which covers the cost of firing and glazing. In addition to this fee, students will need to purchase clay through the Registration Office at ASLD, which must be done in person. Clay costs are $20 for 25lbs of stoneware, $25 for 25lbs of porcelain. Please only purchase clay from ASLD, unless approved by the studio manager. No low-fire clays may be used at ASLD.
Tools:
Community tools are available for student use, in exception of a small sponge. If you prefer personal tools, a basic ceramics tool kit, small sponges and large clean up sponges are available for purchase at the Registration Office.
Other supplies:
Students are encouraged to wear clothes that can get dirty to ceramics class, including close-toed shoes. We also recommend bringing an apron and a towel.
Please review the ceramics studio policies before attending the first class: CERAMICS STUDIO POLICIES
Local Ceramic supply stores:
Rocky Mountain Clay 1220 W 1st Ave, Denver, CO 80223
Continental Clay 5303 East 47th Ave., Denver, CO 80216
Stoneleaf Pottery 6611 W 58th Pl, Arvada, CO 80003
Meiningers 499 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
