Ceramics | 4-Week Wheel Throwing | Sundays$300.00 Learn to throw ceramics on a wheel! Sundays from 2 – 4pm, with the last class of the series from 2 – 4:30pm Select a session from the drop-down menu. In this 4-week ceramic wheel throwing series, Instructor Betsy Sonneland guides students through learning to throw pottery on a wheel. Join her for this fun series and create your own fun set of functional dishes this season! This series will cover: Week 1: Foundations, Wedging & Throwing on the Wheel Studio & Clay Fundamentals: Intro to the studio, and understanding clay stages (leather-hard, bone dry, bisqued). Clay Anatomy & Wheel Work: Exploring clay types and how pottery wheels operate. First Steps on the Wheel: Centering, pulling walls and learning the vital art of not getting too attached to your pieces! Week 2: Wheel Refinement & Intro to Trimming Form & Wall Building: Refreshing wheel techniques, focusing on consistent posture, centering efficiently and pulling taller, even walls. Trimming Basics: Introduction to assessing leather-hard pots, centering on the wheel head, and using loop tools to carve clean foot rings and smooth bases. Week 3: Advanced Trimming, Chucks & Attachments Refining Foot Rings: Deepen trimming practice, including using chucks to support narrow-necked or complex forms. Handles & Attachments: Pulling handles from clay and mastering the 4 S’s of Ceramics: Score, Slip, Stick, and Smooth. Week 4: Glazing & Studio Etiquette Glazing Essentials: Brush glazing, glaze layering techniques, and applying wax resist for clean bases. Glaze Behavior & Kiln Safety: Understanding how different glazes react during firing and Kiln safety. Projects will be ready to pick up 3-4 weeks after the last class. Beginners welcome. Ages 15+ years We recommend that each student bring an apron to wear and an older towel or a cloth rag. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts: Email us for more information. • Scholarships available: Click here for an application. • If this class is full or you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List. Choose Your Dates Choose an optionJan 3, 10, 17, 31, 2-4pm*Feb 7, 14, 21, Mar 7, 2-4pm* Student's Age Choose an option15161718+Clear Ceramics | 4-Week Wheel Throwing | Sundays quantity Add to cart Categories: Adult Classes, Teen Classes Tags: ceramic, ceramics, clay, hand building, handmade, pop-up, pottery Description Reviews (0) Description Ceramics | 4-Week Wheel Throwing | Sundays Sundays from 2 – 4pm, with the last class of the series from 2 – 4:30pm Select a session from the drop-down menu. San Diego Craft Collective, 2590 Truxtun Rd., Studio 106, SD 92106 • 619.273.3235 • team@sandiegocraft.org This course is held indoors, so we suggest: • Dress in layers and bring a jacket so you can adjust to the studio temperature. • Bring water/beverage. • Wear closed-toe shoes. Dropping tools on feet really hurts! • Bring an apron + wear comfortable clothes that can get messy. You may also buy an apron from our studio. DIRECTIONS: Located in Liberty Station’s Arts District, you can find our studio at the end of the hallway on the 1st floor of the Dorothea Laub Music & Arts Center (Bldg 176) at the corner of Roosevelt & Truxtun, next to The Lot movie theater. There is plenty of free parking. Parking Lot Q is behind our studio — enter via the driveway off Dewey. Across the street in the Vons parking lot, it is also free. If you can’t find us, call or text 619.273.3235. REFUNDS: No refunds for tardiness or no-shows. For a refund (minus a 5% processing fee), you must cancel 7 days before the start of the class. After 7 days, we cannot offer refunds, as materials and supplies have already been purchased. TRANSFERS: You may transfer your enrollment spot to someone else, but transfers must happen before the workshop begins. Please email us to let us know who’s coming. INTEREST LIST: If a class is full or you would like to be notified of future offerings, join our Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Hello! My name is Betsy Sonneland, I graduated from Point Loma University with a degree in fine arts and graphic design. I specialize in printmaking, photography, and ceramics. I am passionate about creating accessible, engaging, environments for artists of all ages and capabilities! I would love to see you in class. Reviews There are no reviews yet. 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