Pottery Classes

In my home studio in beautiful downtown Huntsville

Fall 2024

Wheel Throwing (Beginner / Intermediate)

Learn the basics of throwing on the wheel: mugs, bowls and small vases. Students with more experience will be encouraged to try out new, larger forms and explore different decorating techniques. Low ratio: 3 students per session.

Six-week sessions.

Session #1 – Thursdays, September 5 to October 10 — 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Session #2 – Thursdays, September 5 to October 10 — 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Session #3 – Thursdays, October 24 to December 5 (No class Oct 31) — 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Session #4 – Thursdays, October 24 to December 5 (No class Oct 31) — 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Cost: $360 per person — includes first bag of clay, glazes and firings
Beginner tool kit: $35 • Extra clay: $45 (10kg bag – includes glaze and firings)

Minimum age 12. Youth aged 12–18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Read the NEED TO KNOW page before registering.

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. Maximum two wheel spots and one non-wheel spot (e.g. glazing or handling) 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. $35 per 3-hour block. More details will be provided to students during class.

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 and 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.

All classes are now full!

Fall 2024 classes have been filled and I have long waiting lists for each one. To hear about my winter classes, please subscribe to my email list or follow me on Instagram @Craigfairleypots

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