4-Week Wheel Workshop- Saturday
Summer Workshop Series
Service Description
Instructor: Abigail Duration: 2.5 hours Age: 13+ Saturdays In this beginner pottery workshop you will learn to throw, trim and glaze a pot. This great for absolute beginners or a good refresher if you've done pottery in the past. The workshop will not include everything about wheel throwing, but it will give you an opportunity to try it and see if it's something you'd like to continue to do. Week 1 Centering, opening and pulling up walls. Week 2: Trimming Demo and more practicing what was learned in week 1 Week 3: Glaze demo and finish up trimming pieces thrown in week 1&2 Week 4. Finishing up any pieces. Choose up to 4 pieces to glaze. (You will have a week from the day of your last class to glaze your pieces) Included in this workshop: - 10lb bag of clay - 18" x24" shelf space to store clay and projects - Open studio access to practice any time there isn't another class, workshop or event in the studio. Plus a bonus week to finish glazing any pieces. (Beginner skills will be taught in this workshop so you can have a foundation to grow. It's about the process and not the product- wheel throwing can take time to click- so be easy on yourself).
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
72-hour notice is required to cancel class or workshop. No refunds after 72-hours. Only registered participants are allowed during a class, workshop or lesson. Please make sure you meet the minimum requirements for the class or workshop you sign up for, we won't allow refunds if you do not. No outside clay or glaze allowed without the approval from Portland Clay House. Clay and glazes not compatible with our studio kilns can cause costly damage and will be charged to the student. Ages 13+ (Our classes are geared towards adults, younger participants must be able to manage the class expectations and class projects).
Contact Details
4770 Southwest 76th Avenue, Portland, OR, USA
503-208-4273
kimberly@portlandclayhouse.com