Together we will explore forms that lend themselves to making a BIG presence.

I love this workshop and have many previous students who now have big pots in their body of work. 

This workshop is challenging, fun and lively. You will be taking risks and loving it!

We will cover:

• Throwing with excellence
• Throwing in sections
• Throwing tall, throwing wide
• Creating forms to celebrate the join and forms with lines of integrity that completely loose the join
• Adding coils on the wheel to embellish your pots
• Explore textured slabs on thrown pieces
• Multiple approaches to joins
• Adding attachments
• Altering shapes and darting
• Applying slip for texture and movement

We will discuss form, line, balance, proportion and originality as we design and create Bigger pots. This throwing experience is designed for the potter that wants to push into new territory and expand their skill set. By the end of the week you will be an even better and a more passionate potter.This class is designed for students growing in confidence working with a desire to work on larger pots and/or more complex forms. It is designed to develop a  deeper intentionality in your work.

EXISTING SKILLS SET RECOMMENDED FOR STUDENTS:
In order to be successful in this class, it is recommended that students are comfortable making forms with 3-4 lbs of clay.

If you have any questions, please contact Sarah at info @ thevillagepotters.com and she will be happy to help you make sure this is the right workshop for you.

Workshop Logistics:

• Demonstrations will begin every day at 9 am. Sarah will work with students individually until 3 pm. There will be additional open studio hours TBD.
• Students will purchase clay directly from The Morean Center for Clay the week of the workshop. Both cone 6 and cone 10 options will be available. 
• Students have the option to transport their greenware pieces home to be fired in their own studio. If you are flying in I recommend you not try to keep the work and just make more when you return home with your amazing new skills.
• Several weeks before the workshop you will receive the details of what to expect, what to bring, and a materials list.

Purchase clay prior to your first class by calling 727-821-7162 ext. 2311 Please note that we are open Wed-Sat 10am-5pm

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. 

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. 

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. 

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!

Please note that there is NO CLASS or OPEN STUDIO during make up week unless confirmed by your instructor.

Tuition Refund Policy: 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.