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Saturday Morning Foundational Wheel | Bessa Smith

$345.00
Only 10 left in stock

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TIME 10 am-1 pm
DATES Saturday mornings, May 16 – June 27
DURATION: 7 weeks
INSTRUCTOR Bessa Smith
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.

This class includes:

  • Weekly instruction (3 hours per week)

  • A personal shelf (18w × 18d × 12h)

  • One 25 lb. block of clay (additional clay may be purchased in the studio)

  • All kiln firing and glaze costs

  • Use of studio tools and equipment

  • Extra studio access during Student Practice Hours

Students are encouraged to bring:

  • Apron (Purchase via Mill Pond HERE)

  • Wheel Throwing Tool Kit (Purchase via Mill Pond HERE)

  • ·Towels (Purchase via Mill Pond HERE)

  • Notebook and pen/pencil

  • Bucket, bag, or tool holder for storage

More Student Info and details HERE. 

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

Portrait of Bessa by Leah’s Lens. Working photo is by Bailey Dennis.

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TIME 10 am-1 pm
DATES Saturday mornings, May 16 – June 27
DURATION: 7 weeks
INSTRUCTOR Bessa Smith
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.

This class includes:

  • Weekly instruction (3 hours per week)

  • A personal shelf (18w × 18d × 12h)

  • One 25 lb. block of clay (additional clay may be purchased in the studio)

  • All kiln firing and glaze costs

  • Use of studio tools and equipment

  • Extra studio access during Student Practice Hours

Students are encouraged to bring:

  • Apron (Purchase via Mill Pond HERE)

  • Wheel Throwing Tool Kit (Purchase via Mill Pond HERE)

  • ·Towels (Purchase via Mill Pond HERE)

  • Notebook and pen/pencil

  • Bucket, bag, or tool holder for storage

More Student Info and details HERE. 

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

Portrait of Bessa by Leah’s Lens. Working photo is by Bailey Dennis.

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.

  • Registrant Cancellations

    • 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.