Thursday Foundational Wheel • 5:30pm–8:30pm • Isabella Rotman

$345.00
sold out

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TIME 5:30pm—8:30pm
DATES Thursday evenings, July 9 – August 20 (July 9, 16, 23, 30 and August 6, 13, 20)
DURATION: 7 weeks
INSTRUCTOR Isabella Rotman
LEVEL Beginner to Beginner-Intermediate

This 7-week session is ideal for a complete beginner or a beginner-intermediate (someone who has taken several classes). 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.

This class includes:

  • 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
Isabella Rotman is a cartoonist and illustrator living and drawing in Maine. Isabella has been making ceramics for 2 1/2 years, and has been at Mill Pond since the beginning. Her ceramics work combines nature illustration with functional forms, and she particularly enjoys underglaze painting under a crystal clear glaze. See her work on Instagram and on her website.

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TIME 5:30pm—8:30pm
DATES Thursday evenings, July 9 – August 20 (July 9, 16, 23, 30 and August 6, 13, 20)
DURATION: 7 weeks
INSTRUCTOR Isabella Rotman
LEVEL Beginner to Beginner-Intermediate

This 7-week session is ideal for a complete beginner or a beginner-intermediate (someone who has taken several classes). 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.

This class includes:

  • 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
Isabella Rotman is a cartoonist and illustrator living and drawing in Maine. Isabella has been making ceramics for 2 1/2 years, and has been at Mill Pond since the beginning. Her ceramics work combines nature illustration with functional forms, and she particularly enjoys underglaze painting under a crystal clear glaze. See her work on Instagram and on her website.

Studio Handbook

By registering for this class, students agree to all terms and conditions in Mill Pond’s Studio Handbook.

Cancellations / Make-Up Classes / Missed Classes

  • Mill Pond Cancellations Classes that do not meet minimum enrollment will be canceled at least two days prior to the start of the session. Registrants will receive a full refund.

  • RegistrantCancellations

    • If a registrant cancels one week or more prior to the start of a session, a full refund will be given (less a processing fee).

    • If a registrant cancels less than one week prior to the start of a session, a 50% refund will be given.

    • If a registrant cancels for any reason once a session has started, no refunds/credits are available.

  • Make-Up Classes If any classes must be cancelled during a session due to weather, instructor illness, or other unforeseen reasons, make-up classes will be added to the end of the session.

  • Missed Classes If a registrant misses any classes during a session for personal reasons (including illness), no partial refunds/credits are available.