VISUAL ARTS

Have you always wanted to learn to use the potter's wheel to turn stoneware clay into vases, bowls, and mugs? This fun, fast paced class will help you tap into your creativity while learning the basic skills of clay-working. From throwing to decorating with high-temperature stains, slips and glazes, this class will help you develop the skills needed to form and finish your very own pottery. Group instruction, presentation, and one-on-one instruction will be featured. Beginner students are welcome in all sections. Students are encouraged to take the course four times before taking intermediate-level classes.

A Note to First Time Students:
Welcome to the Introduction to the Potter's Wheel class at the Worcester Center for Crafts.
-Please wear cloths you don't mind getting a little muddy…clay will wash off, but some clays tend to stain light colored fabrics.
-Bring and apron or a smock if you want.
-Please do not wear open toed shoes.
-If you have long hair, please wear a head band, or plan on tying it back when working on the potters wheel.
-Please read and follow all studio procedures given to you during the first class.
-Clay, glaze and firing cost are included in the price of 25lbs of clay and will cost $35.00 for 25 lbs. This may be paid in cash or by check, bags of clay may be shared.
-Bring your pottery tools if you have some, or kits are available for ~$20.00 in the clay studio, or at retailers such as CC Lowel or Michaels.
-If you have any old hand towels, bring a couple for drying your hands, as this will help us all be a little greener and not use paper towels.
-Have FUN! Thanks and enjoy the class.