6-Weeks Wheel Throwing for Beginners Workshop

124 Northeast 22nd Street,Miami FL 33137

16 May, 2023

Description

About this workshop If you are looking for a few weekly meditative hours of art-making in a beautiful oasis (in the middle of Miami) away from screens and zoom calls, if you are curious about the process of making Ceramics and want to dive into it -- this workshop is for you. Pottery is a beautiful and elaborate art. There are many different steps that take place before you can use your bowl or coffee mug at home. Our 6-week course is designed to give you an overview of all the basics that go into creating pottery; from sourcing the different types of clay to wedging, centering, wheel throwing, trimming, glazing, and firing your pieces. Although designed for beginners, If you have already completed our 4-week workshop, you can look at this 6-week course as a continuation of your experience and many more hours of practice. Each class module will build upon the lessons from the previous class, creating a flow that accelerates your learning process, including hours of wheel throwing. Our Wheel Throwing Workshop for Beginners will cover the following: - Overview of the basics: preparing and wedging your clay - How to center your clay on the wheel - How to throw simple shapes like a mug, a vase, or a bowl - 3 days of wheel throwing - The art of trimming and how to use basic trimming tools - Glazing your pieces This workshop includes: - All of the materials, tools, and equipment needed - Designated instructor time - All of the firings of your pieces - Parking (limited to 8 cars, but there is also paid to park outside) This Workshop will meet on: Tuesday, May 16th - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Tuesday, May 23rd - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Tuesday, May 30th - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Tuesday, June 6th - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Tuesday, June 13th - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Tuesday, June 20th - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM The Vibe: This 6-class course is an introduction to the fascinating world of ceramics, designed for beginners. The program will be an overview of the process of making ceramics, we will cover the basics of wedging, glazing, trimming, and glazing. Essentially, a great sendoff to the beginning of your journey into pottery. We will offer some beverages, but you are welcome (and encouraged) to BYOB/Wine. There is parking in our front yard and if you can't find a spot there is some street parking. Expect a nice relaxing playlist in the background and know that our classes are held semi-outdoor, so we will accommodate you in case of terrible weather. Our studio: Of Course I Still Love You (OCISLY) Ceramics is a pottery brand that started in South Beach and now has its studio in Casa Mida, an oasis in the middle of Wynwood. We are creating a space that inspires you to pause, connect with your creative muse, connect with others, and explore therapeutic moments through art. You can follow our journey and updates on future classes here: @ocisly_ceramics @casa.mida CANCELLATION POLICY: This workshop is non-refundable and there are no substitutions for any of the classes because they are modular and are designed to build on the previous class. Please sign up ONLY IF YOU ARE ABLE TO ATTEND ALL CLASSES. Due to the uniqueness and cadence of the classes we are unable to schedule any make-up classes -- please only commit if you are able to show up or understand that any missed classes If you would like to save on fees, we accept Venmo, reach out to us via email at [email protected] for info. Looking forward to having you over!