Course Description
Summary
This class is an introduction to using the potter's wheel as a tool for generating clay forms with an emphasis on pottery making. While focusing on throwing skills, students will explore various possibilities for assembling wheel-thrown elements and experiment with functional and non-functional formats. Students will be introduced to the whole ceramic process from wet working to glazing and finally firing. Historical and contemporary ceramic vessels will be shown and discussed; this general survey of ceramics will include many cultures and time periods. Beginning Wheel Throwing is a physical class; students will be expected to lift 25 lbs. of clay regularly. Please note that this course will require additional materials to be purchased by the student.
