The New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts is dedicated to the preservation of Fine Art’s past and the development of its future through an engaging education in a welcoming environment.
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Ceramics
Exploring Pottery on the Wheel at Night
Instructor: Reid Nicholls
Description: Develop a passion for the wheel in our 6-week pottery class designed for beginners with no experience throwing on the pottery wheel as well as those who have been away from the wheel and might need a refresher. Students will learn ceramics techniques while expressing themselves through clay to create functional, unique, and personal pieces such as cups, bowls, and more! Demonstrations will be given at the beginning of each class and will focus on learning the basics of preparing clay for the wheel, centering, lifting and shaping methods (throwing), finishing techniques (trimming), and glazing. 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: Tuition includes a $75 fee for materials, i.e., clay, tools, and glazes.
Prerequisites: None
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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New Orleans, LA 70115Call us: (504) 899-8111