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TIME 10 am-1 pm
DATES Saturday mornings, May 16 – June 27
DURATION: 7 weeks
INSTRUCTOR Bessa Smith
LEVEL Beginner
This 7-week session is ideal for a complete beginner or those with a little bit of experience. You’ll learn about the characteristics of clay and the basics of wheel throwing including centering and learning to throw simple forms, as well as surface decoration techniques and glazing. An overview of studio policies and procedures is included.
WAITLIST: If this class is full, complete this short form and we’ll let you know if a seat become available in the class you’re interested in—or in another similar class.
Students receive:
Weekly instruction (3 hours per week)
A personal shelf (18w × 18d × 12h)
One 25 lb. block of clay (*Students may purchase up to one additional 25 lb. block of Clay)
All kiln firing and glaze costs
Use of studio tools and equipment
Extra studio access during Student Practice Hours
More Student Info and details HERE.
Students are encouraged to bring:
Wheel Throwing Tool Kit (Purchase via Mill Pond HERE)
Apron (Purchase via Mill Pond HERE)
Towels (Purchase via Mill Pond HERE)
Notebook and pen/pencil
Bucket, bag, or tool holder for storage
Instructor Bessa Smith creates ceramic work with carved textures inspired by nature and organic forms that reference the body. As an instructor, she encourages an intuitive approach to the wheel, helping students build skills while discovering their own rhythm and way of learning.
Bessa’s work can be seen on Instagram here.
Portrait of Bessa by Leah’s Lens. Working photo is by Bailey Dennis.
_______________________________________________
TIME 10 am-1 pm
DATES Saturday mornings, May 16 – June 27
DURATION: 7 weeks
INSTRUCTOR Bessa Smith
LEVEL Beginner
This 7-week session is ideal for a complete beginner or those with a little bit of experience. You’ll learn about the characteristics of clay and the basics of wheel throwing including centering and learning to throw simple forms, as well as surface decoration techniques and glazing. An overview of studio policies and procedures is included.
WAITLIST: If this class is full, complete this short form and we’ll let you know if a seat become available in the class you’re interested in—or in another similar class.
Students receive:
Weekly instruction (3 hours per week)
A personal shelf (18w × 18d × 12h)
One 25 lb. block of clay (*Students may purchase up to one additional 25 lb. block of Clay)
All kiln firing and glaze costs
Use of studio tools and equipment
Extra studio access during Student Practice Hours
More Student Info and details HERE.
Students are encouraged to bring:
Wheel Throwing Tool Kit (Purchase via Mill Pond HERE)
Apron (Purchase via Mill Pond HERE)
Towels (Purchase via Mill Pond HERE)
Notebook and pen/pencil
Bucket, bag, or tool holder for storage
Instructor Bessa Smith creates ceramic work with carved textures inspired by nature and organic forms that reference the body. As an instructor, she encourages an intuitive approach to the wheel, helping students build skills while discovering their own rhythm and way of learning.
Bessa’s work can be seen on Instagram here.
Portrait of Bessa by Leah’s Lens. Working photo is by Bailey Dennis.
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