Private Pottery Lesson at Artist Loft

97 West Grace Street,Bedford OH 44146

28 March, 2022

Description

The goal of this class is for you to leave with a solid knowledge of beginner wheel throwing technique Each person gets 1 hour on the wheel! This experience is 2 hours for 2 people The first 5 minutes of class I will give you a brief tour of Everett Station Lofts. I will then take you upstairs to the my shared art studios loft. You will get access to a local Portland artists’ studio and a chance to see behind the scenes of the artists’ process as well as works in progress. What is unique about this space is all of the residents are practicing artists. There is a very interesting community here with a lot of cool people. It is a great space to get a peek into the Portland art scene. I will start the instruction by explaining the main principles of wheel throwing technique using visual aids. We will then move into the practical instruction. I will instruct you on centering the clay on the wheel, using the coning technique to prep the clay, and finally pulling the clay into its final form. You will have enough time to make between 1-2 pieces depending on what you choose to create. Some great first project ideas include: mug, bowl, etc. You might get muddy! Each students get 1 hour of instruction time. There is a strong culture of collaboration and support at Everett, and this class is no different! Come with a strong vision in mind or we can create something unique together! The goal of this class is for you to leave with a solid knowledge of beginner wheel throwing technique