Exploring Pottery on the Wheel - All Levels

Instructor: Reid Nicholls

Description: This is an ideal course for those who have completed at least one beginner's wheel throwing class and have a basic understanding of the throwing process. During this 6-week intermediate throwing course, students will gain technical skills to make functional pottery and incorporate unique, decorative elements into their work. Topics include shaping the vessel, closing the vessel, handles, lids, and creating altered forms. Emphasis is placed on planning and designing with the goal of refining your approach, building new skills, and challenging yourself to throw more complex forms. After demonstrations, students will practice that day’s lesson while Reid offers one-on-one feedback and instruction to each student. Come explore and learn as Reid shares his passion and knowledge for the ceramic arts and guides students through the art of wheel throwing. This class can be taken more than once, and all are welcome to join the fun and get their hands dirty!

Supplies: There is a $75 fee for materials, i.e., clay, tools, and glazes.

Prerequisites: Completion of at least one beginner's wheel throwing class.

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Fall 2024

9/10/2024

10/15/2024

1:00 PM

4:00 PM

TUE

Sculpture & Ceramics

405

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Instructor:

Reid Nicholls

Reid Nicholls is a ceramic artist and sculptor whose body of work uses symbolic imagery paired with figurative elements to create abstract forms that are hand-built and wheel thrown.

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