6-Week Beginner Wheel Throwing WED 1-4pm
Wednesdays (Feb 4th-March 11th) (1pm-4pm) No Experience Needed.
Service Description
A great class for newbies getting muddy for their first time or veterans looking to refresh their fundamentals. Join our four week Beginner Wheel Throwing Class to explore the diverse world of ceramics. Start your journey to a new hobby in ceramic art today! With the help of our highly creative and experienced instructor (and owner of Sarasota Clay Company), you'll be learning all the fundamental skills you'll need to advance your craftsmanship and develop a personal style that is uniquely your own. Week 1- First half of class - Studio tour, clean up procedures, wedging clay. Second half- wheel throwing fundamentals. Start throwing cylinders. Week 2- Trimming pieces, continue practicing cylinders and basic throwing and surface design. Week 3- How to make baking casseroles & mugs Week 4- Assembling casseroles and pulling mug handles. Week 5- Last class throwing on the wheel! Finish trimming all pieces. Week 6- Glaze day! (To Schedule, click "Book Now" then click "Check Next Available". ) Class includes 6 sessions, each of which are 3 hours, for a cost of $410.00. An additional student lab fee of $65.00 (plus tax) covers 25 lbs. of clay (as needed) as well as access to all studio glazes, and both bisque and glaze firings. Current enrolled students may work during ‘open studio’ hours for $10.00 per hour. What to bring: -Apron/towel -Comfortable clothes you don't mind getting dirty -Beginner tool set (available for purchase at the studio) -Shower caddy to hold your tools -Notebook/sketchbook/pen or pencil -Water bottle -Snacks! -No expectations and a good attitude ready for fun! -Hair tied back for safety
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
OPEN STUDIO The purchase of a weekly class package gives students access to our Open Studio. Open Studio hours are available for currently enrolled students for $10/hour. After the class period ends, the open studio fee increases from $10 to $25 per hour and is available for 2 weeks after the class package has ended. To keep the discounted rate, you may enroll in the next available session before your current class ends. CANCELLATIONS Classes are run consecutively (excluding holiday closures); we do not offer make-ups or studio time for missed classes. If you have an emergency and cannot make it to class, please give us a call at (941) 359-2773. In the rare event the studio has to close unexpectedly, make-up dates will be provided. FEES Weekly classes have a Student Lab Fee of $65+tax. This fee includes a 25lb bag of clay of your choice, bisque and glaze firings, and access to our studio glazes. Prices listed include a 3% convenience fee on the order total for all credit/debit card payments and applicable sales tax on clay and supplies. *Prices, rates and fees are subject to change. COLLECTING YOUR WORK Once your pieces have been glazed; please take them home! Your pieces must be picked up within 30 days or they will become Sarasota Clay Company property. LIABILITY Sarasota Clay Company and its employees are not liable or responsible for any accidental injury to students or any loss or damage to personal possessions. PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO Sarasota Clay Company reserves the right to take photographs and video recordings during classes, which may include students and their work. These images and videos may be used for promotional purposes in any media, in perpetuity, without compensation to students. FINISHED WORK Every effort is made to support students in producing well-made pieces. Due to the unpredictable nature of ceramics, Sarasota Clay Company and its team cannot be held liable for outcomes like cracking, breakage, kiln mishaps, or results that differ from your expectations. *Prices listed include a 3% convenience fee on the order total and applicable sales tax on clay and supplies. **Prices, rates and fees are subject to change.
Contact Details
1733 Northgate Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234, USA
941-359-2773
sarasotaclaycompany@gmail.com