Beginners Wheel-Throwing Class
Beginners Wheel-Throwing Class
In this beginner's lesson series, students will have a 2-hour-long 6-week series led by Ms. Gillian, our resident wheel throwing instructor.
In this program students will be introduced to the fundamentals of clay: background of the medium, mechanics of the wheel, and skills in centering, throwing, and controlling clay on the wheel. Students will learn about trimming, finishing, handle making, carving, surface treatments, and glaze bisque work.
A series includes:
12 hours of instruction
1/4 of a bag of clay per student
Bisque firing costs
Glaze firing costs
Students can expect to pick up completed work 2-3 weeks after the last lesson concludes.
Class Dates:
June 5
June 12
June 19
June 26
July 3
July 10
Class Time:
5:30-7:30 PM
Age Range:
18+
Meet The Instructor!
Like many people, Gillian first tried ceramics as a kid at summer camp. Years later, she received a BA in studio art from Dartmouth College. She spent several years managing projects for nonprofits, focusing on community-based economic development in the U.S. and overseas. Having lived in Morocco, Togo, and Chad, she is particularly interested in the diverse traditions of functional arts, like pottery, that are found around the globe. Gillian now lives in East Hardwick and spends her time farming, cooking, and teaching heritage arts programs. She’s been a member of the River Arts studio for several years and values its strong community.
