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Description of Pottery Class:

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     This class focuses on hand-building, sculpting, and “throwing” on the potter's wheel with clay. The student will learn to sculpt projects like fish, dolphins, whales, dogs, and elephants. They will also learn to hand-build projects like mugs, roses, cereal bowls, flower vases, pencil holders, jewelry dishes, and birdhouses. This is an authentic ceramics class with real clay (not polymer) and there will be instruction in professional techniques. Two projects will be completed per class, including a sculpted, hand-built, or a wheel-thrown piece. You will be amazed at what your students will create! See example photos in the gallery. The completed projects will be enjoyed by your family for years to come.

 

    The student will learn techniques on the wheel like “raising and lowering” to center the clay, attaching clay embellishments, and adding texture with stamped designs. The first 20 -30 min. of class is instructional with a different project every week, and the remainder of the class is reserved for two students on the wheel while the others work independently.  

 

     Students may create their own clay project after completing the weekly assignment in class, and every student will have an opportunity on the wheel every couple of weeks.  All projects are non-toxic, microwavable and dishwasher safe. Stoneware clay is used which is more durable than earthenware, and you may learn more about the process of creating, firing, and glazing pottery by requesting more information.

 

     If your student has been enrolled in this class in the past they may repeat similar projects, but I will add a more advanced technique for them. For example, adding a bird to the back of a giraffe, or building a taller coil pot with a flower on the side. Artists often repeat the same or similar works of art. There are 30 different versions of the Edgar Degas’  “Little Dancer” sculpture which is why you may see the original in more than one museum.  All of them are originals with slight differences in each sculpture.

 

Age Requirement - 8+

     There is a mix of ages in each class, but please do not enroll your child in group classes if they are younger than age 8 or if they need individual attention. Children 6 - 7 years old may enroll in a private class with assistance from a parent. Students need to have the development of fine motor skills and a good attention span for this type of class. Sharp tools, a motorized wheel, and expensive glazes are used, so this class is not a good fit for students who lack self-control. There is 20 - 30 min. of focused instruction at the beginning of class and 60 min. to work independently on the project while I teach individual lessons on the wheel. I will let you know if I find that your child needs to wait a year or two. Please don't take it personally!

 

Supplies and safety

     All supplies are provided (clay, tools, glazes, etc). Long hair should be pulled back for safety when using the wheel. We will be in the garage studio, so bring a jacket for cool days and a water bottle for warm days.
 

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TO ENROLL:  
Send an email to robinyoungpottery@gmail.com with the dates requested, the student's name, age, and your cell number.

The address of my home studio will be sent upon enrollment.

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See the schedule for details regarding class times and tuition.

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PAYMENT INFO:
Please email your charter school PO# to robinyoungpottery@gmail.com

For private pay, Venmo @robinyoungpottery

The last 4 digits of my phone are 6338 for verification.

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