Clay 1 is a prerequisite. The ability to centre a pot and consistently throw a cylinder with intention is MANDATORY. Clay 2 is a continuation of the Clay 1 introductory course where techniques will be expanded on. Please discuss with your Clay 1 Instructor whether it is beneficial to move on to this class. Participants will be learning how to increase the size of their work while maintaining control of the clay. Bowl forms will be introduced. Techniques for refining and finishing vessels will help to increase the success rate of throwing. Trimming and glazing will be reintroduced and reinforced. Clay 3 is the final class in our learn to throw series. Students will learn how to add handles, lids, spouts, and feet as well as refining their shapes further. Decorative glazing and surface decoration will be introduced. The instructor will troubleshoot any problems you may have and help to avoid bad habits that will hold back your progress. If you are successful in Clay 3, you may apply for Open Studio. A maximum of 5 pieces will be saved and fired, additional pieces may be kept at a cost of $10/ piece. DATES & TIMES WED Oct 23rd 5:30pm to 8:30pm SUN Oct 27th 9:30am to 12:30pm WED Oct 30th 5:30pm to 8:30pm SUN Nov 3rd 9:30am to 12:30pm There will be a hiatus between classes 4 and 5 for bisque firing. The last class will be a glazing session. If you miss the glaze class, the instructor will glaze your work for you. We are unable to accommodate makeup dates for missed sessions. WED Nov 13th 5:30pm to 8:30pm GLAZE YOUR TUTOR Steve Bogue. Steven’s ceramics are modern and functionally based wheel thrown forms. Riding the coat tails of a long pottery history, he explores the push and pull of keeping traditional wheel throwing alive and current. WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING Wear clothes to get messy in ACCESSIBILITY Hand strength and coordination required Ability to sit for the duration of the class Wheelchair accessible