Intro to Ceramics Workshop (4 Classes)

124 Northeast 22nd Street,Miami FL 33137

29 September, 2022

Description

About this event Pottery is a beautiful and elaborate art. There are many different steps that must take place before you can use your bowl or coffee mug at home. This 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. 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 Introduction to Ceramics Course will cover and include: - 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, a bowl, a plate - The art of trimming and how to use basic trimming tools - Glazing your pieces and how to load and fire a kiln - All of the materials, tools, and equipment needed This Workshop will meet on: Thursday, September 29th - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Thursday, October 6th - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Thursday, October 13th - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Thursday, October 20th - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM The Vibe: This 4 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 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. The beauty of the cosmos inspires our ceramics. You can follow our journey and updates on future classes here: @ocisly_ceramics @casa.mida 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. Any classes that you miss are extremely difficult to re-scheduled. If you would like to save on fees, we accept Venmo, reach out to us via email at [email protected] for info. We are looking forward to having you over!