Beginning Ceramics - Reid Nicholls

This class meets twice a week, Monday and Wednesday, for 3 weeks.

This 3-week, 6-class beginner course will provide a foundation in the art of ceramics using both:

• Hand building
• Wheel throwing

Demonstrations at the beginning of class will focus on techniques such as:

• Soft slab construction
• Centering clay on the potter’s wheel

Students will learn:

• Basic surface decoration techniques
• How to adorn ceramic work
• How to finish pieces with glaze

Join us in a safe and supportive environment while learning to express yourself through clay.

At the end of this course, students will:

• Have a basic understanding of ceramic processes
• Take home finished glazed ceramics

This class is for:

• Beginners with no ceramics experience
• Students looking for a ceramics refresher course

Prerequisites

• None

Supplies
Please bring:

• An apron
• A notebook
• Pen or pencil

All other tools and materials will be provided.

There is a $50 materials fee which includes:

• Clay
• Tools
• Glazes