201 A. Beginning Wheel Throwing
Class - Ceramics | FULL
This is an introductory class for those who are interested in learning the techniques of wheel throwing. Related glazing and surface decoration techniques will also be covered. Students with some experience can refine their throwing skills while exploring new forms and design possibilities.
Ages: 16+
A $35 material fee for the first 25 pounds of stoneware clay will be added at time of checkout.
- This class meets a total of 9 times.
In addition to class instruction, the tuition includes related glazes, firings, and access to open studio hours (open studio hours are subject to change).
- A $35 material fee for the first 25 pounds of stoneware clay will be added at time of checkout. Porcelain clay excluded.
For your first class, you will need the following:- 1 old towel and/or apron
- 1 large car wash sponge
- 1 4-quart container for holding water
- 2-3 artist paint brushes size small to medium
- 1 pottery tool kit (available for purchase on the first day of class for $25)
Bo Gilbert
I have two main bodies of work. My large sculptures subvert the functionality of ceramic vessels by transforming them into life-sized figurative pieces. Starting on the wheel, I throw functional vessels like bowls, plates and cups. Once leather hard, I squish and combine the vessels into the shape of my body. This reflects the uniquely trans experience of feeling made of dysfunctional parts and the joy of assembling a new identity for your body to inhabit.