Intermediate 1

This program is designed to help potters develop a thorough understanding of functional ware made from the forms of a bowl and cylinder; get comfortable with clay weighing upwards of 1 kilogram; and, get proficient with their throwing skills. 

Objectives: Learn how to—

• Wedge higher amounts of clay (>1 kg) using the spiral-wedging method
• Throw and trim bowls (learn complex forms like the ramen bowl) and cylinders with higher weights (900 gms - 1200  gms)
• Throw and trim bottles (learn how to make a chuck)
• Throw and trim jugs / carafes / decanters (learn how to make a spout)
• Throw vases of different shapes (donut and egg demonstrated)
• Attach handles to large bodies
• Prepare and apply glaze to larger pieces
• Design and create your collection

At the end of the course, you will have made a small collection to take home. 

To apply for this course, you should already know how to make cylinders and bowls using at least 800 grams of clay.  

Note: You'll be receiving a basic wheel throwing toolkit and an apron as a part of the course as well. Additionally, you can use unlimited open studio hours for practice during the duration of the course, subject to availability of wheels.

Batch Size: 5-6 (A batch may comprise of potters from across varying levels of learning and skills)

Duration: 7 weeks (14 sessions)