Beginner Wheel Throwing
with Gaby Hernandez
Thursdays, 6 Classes
6pm – 8:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner (new to throwing, haven’t thrown in a while, or limited experience)
Offered for:
Summer Session 2 (July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28)
Please note that there is NO CLASS or OPEN STUDIO during make up week (weeks of July 14 and Sept 1)
Ever wanted to make your own cups, bowls, mugs, or pots and didn’t know where to start? Gaby Hernandez offers an engaging, hands-on class aimed at folks looking to get their hands dirty! Students will learn and practice the fundamentals of the potter’s wheel to create a variety of hand-thrown vessels!
Purchase clay prior to your first class by calling 727-821-7162 ext. 2311 (Wed-Sat 10am-5pm)Â
259 – Buff colored stoneware. Smooth enough to throw on the potter’s wheel, but strong enough to withstand most hand-building techniques. Can be fired from Cone 6 to Cone 10.Â
Speckled Brownstone – Made by Highwater Clays. Fires to a light brown in color with small black specs. Great for throwing on the potter’s wheel. Can be fired to Cone 6.Â
Brooklyn Red – Rich dark red colored clay. Contains grog that makes it exceptionally strong for sculpting or throwing large vessels. Can be fired to Cone 6.Â
240 White – Made by Standard clay. Very smooth, plastic throwing body that fires to Cone 6.
Purchasing a gift for someone? Consider a gift card! Call us at 727-822-7872 or drop in during business hours!
Non-Members: $250
Members: $200
Tuition Refund Policy:Â Full refund or credit will be issued for any class cancelled by the Morean Arts Center. A $25 processing fee is deducted for all other student refund requests. No refunds will be issued on or after the first day of class.
All ceramic classes will be held at the
Morean Center for Clay
420 22nd Street South
St. Petersburg, FL 33712
