For more about us: lakesidepottery.com Beginners Class Learn the art of making pottery and create decorative and functional pottery in a spacious studio. This class is designed for the beginner and for those who have taken beginning pottery classes in the past, and will cover the basic and intermediate level wheel-thrown pottery, sculpturing and glazing. We’ll give you the basic skills and knowledge so you are ready, if you choose, to become an open studio member. Typically, students take this class more than once before they are comfortable moving on to the next level Advanced Level:For those who have mastered wheel-throwing basic skills such as centering, pulling and trimming, we’ve designed a course that takes you to the next level. This class provides demonstrations and instruction on more complex forms (eg, altered forms, surface texture, multiple parts and large vessels) coupled with constructive evaluation of your work. The instructors will demonstrate and assign class projects, such as bowls, covered jars, pitchers, or vases; advanced students will be encouraged to work independently. Students will be encouraged to mix glaze tests and incorporate the results into their pottery. Hand Building / Sculpting:In this 8-week class Patty will instruct and demonstrate both functional handbuilt pieces and sculptural work using various techniques. Students will work with the instructor using slab, extruded pieces, coil and other methods. Students will be encouraged to expand …
Making a clay hedgehog – tutorial, Lakeside Pottery Ceramic School and Studio in Stamford, CT
For more pottery tips, visit lakesidepottery.com For more hand building tips, visit lakesidepottery.com Objective: To make an animal using “Pinch pot” method with minimal tools and equipment. Lakeside Pottery uses this project to provide instant gratification in the first class or two where it increases self confidence and interest to learn more about pottery. What is needed: 1) Clay 2) Pin tool 3) Slip Step by step: 1) Form two equal sized balls of clay, approximately 1/2 pound each. 2) Hold ball in left hand and push right thumb into the middle of the ball leaving about 1/4″ – 1/2″ thickness at the bottom. 3) Slowly and evenly pinch the clay, starting at the bottom rotating the ball, moving toward the top edge. Leave about 1/4″ thickness at edge. 4) Once both pinch pots have been created, score with a pin tool both edges. 5) Apply slip heavily to one pot. 6) Join pots. They might not fit exactly, this is fine. Slide the back of the thumb from one pot over seam onto the other. 7) Once the seam is completely sealed, air is trapped like a balloon and the object can be altered to create desired shape by gently rolling and pressing. 8) To form a head, make another much smaller pinch pot and attach it to body form using the slip and score method described above (not shown). 9) Add legs and feet, always remembering to slip and score everything. 10) To form spines, roll small pieces of clay into approximately 1/2″ long coils. Fold in half and press folded end onto clay body …