September 13 - December 06, 2024
Ceramics: Intro to Wheel Throwing
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Description
NEW CLASS! Ceramics: Introduction to Wheel ThrowingInstructor: Pike Randle (Noah Zirpoli)
This class is for those who have never thrown onthe potter’s wheel before and would like to learnthe process. Working towards ‘getting into theprocess’ rather than producing objects, studentswill focus on becoming comfortable with the clayand the interaction of motion, rhythm and balanceto create shapes and forms. Students will cleartheir minds and make discoveries with clay that willprepare them for future creation.*Please do not take this particular class if your goalis to do something other than described above.These spaces are specifically for intro studentsto learn this process.
Intro / Level 1Fridays, September 13 – December 6No Class November 299:00 am – 12:00 pm, 12 sessions$378 Members, $418 Guests$90 Materials/Studio Fee
Ceramic Arts Materials List
Basic Materials to bring to class:
- Basic Pottery Tool Kit (sold on Amazon.com or Blick.com)
- Apron (or wear something that can get dirty)
- Small plastic bucket
- Rags
- Gloves
- Dust mask
BBAC Ceramics Studio Policies/ProceduresCeramics students are required to follow all department policies and procedures.
BBAC ceramics classes and open studios are intended to introduce and further the education experience, and are not intended to take the place of a personal studio and/or production studio. Students may not bring in work created outside of the BBAC to be bisque-fired, glazed, or glaze-fired at the BBAC.
Ceramics: Open Studio TimeNo Instruction
Open Studio Time is available for students currently registered for a ceramics class (12 hours or more.) Students must follow current safety and health policies while in the BBAC Ceramics Studio.
• There is no instruction during open studios.• Students are required to sign up for open studio times.• There is a 12-student maximum per open studio.• Open Studio begins the 2nd week of classes and ends one week before the last week of the term.• Open Studio Dates will be posted in the studio by Ceramics Technician, Brooke Herzing.
Purchasing Extra Clay at the BBACOne 25 lb. bag of clay is included with your class. BBAC offers the service of purchasing additional clay (one bag at a time) at the beginning of your class time. Extra clay is not sold in open studios.
• Purchase limit is 3, 25 lb. bags per term• Each 25 lb. bag of Wheat Stone is $20• Each 25 lb. bag of Porcelain is $22
Course Medium
Ceramic Arts
Location
Studio 9/Ceramics at BBAC Campus
Instructor
Noah Zirpoli
Age and Gender
Ages 18-255 · Co-Ed