Thursdays, 5:30-8:30 PM
April 9-May 14
Instructor: Sara Kagan-Real
 
This hands-on 6 session course focuses on the fundamental techniques of wheel throwing: wedging, centering the clay, opening the well, and raising walls.  We'll explore the proper hand positioning, pressure control, and how to use basic pottery tools effectively. This class is designed for beginners and people who are still working on refining their basic wheel throwing technique.
 
Throughout this course, you will be guided step by step, provided expert demonstrations and personalized attention to help you develop your pottery skills.
 
We'll also cover essential topics such as  trimming and glazing, giving you a well-rounded understanding of the pottery process from start to finish. You'll gain insights into the properties of clay, firing, and the transformative nature of glazes.
 
This class includes clay, glaze, and access to Open Studio hours. Students will need to provide their own tools, apron, and hand towel.
 
Tool list:
Tools can easily be ordered from Clay Planet in San Jose or picked up in person at Clay People in Richmond.
 
Students should purchase the following tools for class:
Y5 plastic rib from Mud Tools or similar
Wood tool for trimming wet clay
A throwing sponge
Students will need a couple of different types of tools for trimming. We reccommend:
One or two 8" ribbon tools from the 8R series of Kemper ribbon tools 
At least one heavier trim tool from the FW series of trim tools
An apron to protect clothing
A hand towel
 
Refund and cancellation policy:
6 and 8 week classes require a 10 day notice for a refund minus 5% for processing fees that we cannot recover.
For classes with a waitlist, we will refund you up to 24 hours before class if we can fill your spot, but this is not guaranteed.
In this case there will be a 15% cancellation fee to cover our time.
If you have questions about our cancellation policy please email us before signing up.