Pottery Classes
Pottery lessons in my home in downtown Huntsville
Wheel Throwing (Beginner / Intermediate)
Learn the basics of throwing on the wheel and develop your skill: mugs, bowls and small vases. Students with more experience will be encouraged to try out new forms and explore different decorating techniques. Low ratio: only 3 students per session.
Duration: Six weeks
Thursdays, January 15 to February 19 1:00-4:00 pm or 6:30-9:30 pm (all spots sold out)
Registration fee: $450 + tax – includes a bag of clay, glazes and firings
Beginner tool kit: Extra ($37+tax)
Minimum age 12. Youth aged 12–18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Read the NEED TO KNOW page before registering.
Beginner/Intermediate Wheel Throwing Course Outline
Week 1: Studio orientation; introduction to clay; throwing a cylinder
Week 2: Trimming; throwing a cylinder refresher; time to throw and/or trim
Week 3: Throw a bowl; time to throw and/or trim; optional trimming refresher.
Week 4: Last wet week (Last week to throw new work)
Week 5: Final trimming and prep before glazing; if time permits, students will be able to use their leftover clay to make a limited number of soft slab trays or dishes.
Week 6: Glazing your work. (Underglazes are available for more advanced students) Finished work will be ready for pick up 1-2 weeks later.
Open Studio
Past students also have access to Open Studio: Work along side me as I do my own work. These are not classes and I will not be teaching, but I am happy to offer suggestions or ideas as we work together. Maximum two wheel spots and one non-wheel spot (e.g. glazing) per 3-hour block. Open Studio is for past students only who have participated in a 6-week class. Open Studio is offered Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. to 9:30p.m. — September to June.
More details will be provided to students during class.
To register
Email pottery@craigfairley.com to register. After I reply to confirm space is still available, payment (by etransfer) is due. Your spot is confirmed upon receipt of payment.
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