Tuesdays, 6-8:30PM, June 4th - July 23rd (No class July 2nd) | Glaze Week: July 28th - August 3rd, 2024

This class will combine an emphasis on throwing pots of many types (cups, bowls, cylinders). Once pieces are thrown they will be modified by any of multiple methods, for example: cutting, faceting, paddling, pinching, adding attachments and so on. Making pieces which will be more interesting (hopefully) than the basic thrown forms will be our goal. Instruction will consist of hands on coaching with each participant regarding throwing skills. Of course, there will be several demonstrations of alteration ideas and methods. Students should expect to be challenged to create interesting functional forms that are unique. We will try to avoid “regular, round pots” in favor of developing creatively altered and unique pieces. Consideration of slips and glazes for these altered forms also will be explored.

Instructor: Frank McGuirk

Level: Intermediate/Advanced

7 weeks + Glaze week: $375 includes one 25lb bag of clay

Maximum number of students: 10