Course Curriculum

Intro to Ceramics

Week 1 - Throwing

Studio Tour + Student Agreements

Demo: Learning to Wedge & Steps to Throwing on the wheel

Open Studio Hours Sat & Sun 12-5pm

Week 2 - Trimming

Demo: Trimming your pots + Re-demo on Throwing

Continue to center and throw + Trim first pots

Open Studio Hours Sat & Sun 12-5pm

Week 3 - Shaping

Demo: Shaping the items you throw on the wheel

Recap Demos (if necessary) on Throwing and Trimming

Open Studio Hours Sat & Sun 12-5pm

Week 4 - Last Throwing Day

Last class to throw things on the wheel

Demo (depending on pace of class): Handles or decoration

Open Studio Hours Sat & Sun 12-5pm **Last day to throw is SATURDAY. If you throw on Saturday, You should leave your piece uncovered so they will dry out in time for trimming for your class later that week. Sunday, you are only allowed to either trim or hand build.

Week 5 - Last Trimming Day

Last day to trim everything

All work must be completed and placed in line for firing. *Any items placed downstairs during the weekend will not make it into the fire. Items have to sit and reach bone dry before firing, so this is why we have a strict deadline.

No Open Studios as all work should be completed for their first firing.

Week 6 - Glazing Day!

Demo: Glazing

We will be glazing all our final pieces!

Open Studio Hours

Open studio hours are independent work hours. Please make sure to reserve your time at the studio by booking on our spreadsheet. Each student is allowed 2 hours of open studio hours.

Please follow our open studio hours of 12-5pm Saturday and Sunday and please do not bring visitors into the studio workspace.

Call Sam for any emergencies or questions: 209-914-5801