Weekday Series: Ceramics- Intro to Wheel Throwing

About this event

Deadline to Register: September 3rd at 5:00pm Title: Ceramics: “Introduction to Wheel Throwing” Description: This beginner wheel-throwing workshop will cover the basics of shaping clay using an electric pottery wheel. Your instructor will guide you through the essential steps of creating a wheel-thrown vessel. Each student will create one or two pieces to be fired and glazed. Students will return on Sunday, October 4th to glaze their fired pieces. They will be fired one more time and ready for pick-up the following week. (If you are not able to return to glaze your pieces, your instructor can apply the glaze of your choice.) Instructor: Paul Wieland has been making wheel-thrown pottery for over 15 years and has taught at multiple pottery studios throughout the region. He studied ceramics under Tom Marsh at the University of Louisville and was a co-founder of the Tennessee Valley Ceramic Arts Guild (TVCAG). He has demonstrated pottery-making at the Burritt Museum Folklife Festival for several years. He has also exhibited his work at Lowe Mill in Huntsville and in Atlanta, GA. You may see examples of Paul’s work on his website, Nascent Pottery. Supplies and Attire: All materials and supplies will be provided. Students should wear close-toed shoes. Time: Thursday, September 10th (6:00-8:00) and Sunday, October 4th (1:00-3:00) Tuition: $75.00 Supply Fee: $20.00 Level: Beginner/Adv. Beginner ~~~~~~ Important Information: Registering for a workshop indicates that the student is 19 years of age or older and understands that photographs/video may be taken during the event and their image may be used on Burritt on the Mountain’s website and social media outlets or other promotional materials. Registration also indicates that the student releases Burritt on the Mountain and the City of Huntsville, all their directors, employees, volunteers, and any persons associated with Burritt on the Mountain, from any liability for any bodily injury and/or property damage…