Ceramics | 5-Week Ceramic Wheel Throwing: Wednesdays$360.00 Learn to throw ceramics on a wheel! Wednesdays from 6 – 8pm, with the last class of the series from 6 – 8:30pm Select a session from the drop-down menu. For those looking to begin their journey into the world of ceramics, Ceramicist and marine biologist Fran De Castro will guide you step-by-step as we center, pinch, pull, and push clay into the functional shapes we envision. From cementing your understanding of the basic fundamentals of wheel throwing, to creating beautiful functional ceramic forms, this 5-week evening course will take you through the many steps of throwing, trimming, and glazing clay to make a glossy finished piece. Week 1: Intro to the studio & ceramics (What is a damp box, what is the difference between leather-hard, bone dry, and bisqued clay)- Different types of clay and clay anatomy, How wheels work, how to wedge, how to center clay and pull walls, and the Art of Not Getting Too Attached. Week 2: Refresh the ergonomics of centering clay and pulling walls, intro to trimming Week 3: Refresh the basics of trimming, introduce trimming on chucks, handle pulling, and the four S’s of ceramics (Score, Slip, Stick, Smooth) Week 4: Introduce glazing basics and community kiln etiquette Week 5: Glazing basics & kiln etiquette continued – wax resists, differences in glazes, and glaze layering Projects will be ready to pick up 3-4 weeks after the last class. Beginners welcome. Ages 13+ 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. • Homeschool funds accepted: Click here for enrollment details. • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. Choose Your Dates Choose an optionAug 26, Sept 2, 9, 16 & 30, 6-8pm Student's Age Choose an option131415161718+Clear Ceramics | 5-Week Ceramic Wheel Throwing: Wednesdays quantity Add to cart Categories: Adult Classes, Teen Classes Tags: ceramic, ceramics, clay, hand building, handmade, pop-up, pottery Description Reviews (0) Description Ceramics | 5-Week Ceramic Wheel Throwing: Wednesdays Wednesdays from 6 – 8pm, with the last class of the series from 6 – 8:30pm 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. CLASS SIZE: 3 min. If the minimum is not met, you will receive a full refund or credit toward another class. 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: I am a marine biologist and ecotoxicologist by trade, and a crafter by choice. I discovered the value of grounding myself in my art early on in my academic career, centering myself as much as I center my clay. – Francine De Campo Reviews There are no reviews yet. Be the first to review “Ceramics | 5-Week Ceramic Wheel Throwing: Wednesdays”Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Your rating * Rate… Perfect Good Average Not that bad Very poor Your review *Name * Email * You may also like… Craft Collective Apron $30.00 Add to cart Ceramics | 4-Week Ceramic Wheel Throwing: Wednesdays $375.00 Add to cart Ceramics | 2-Week Clay Handbuilding Workshop: Garlic Grater & Spoons $175.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. 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