Service Description

Studio clay, Glazing, Kiln Firing and Tool Usage Included in the Price. Class overview: This 7-week session hybrid course will be all about the basics of Handbuilding & Wheel throwing. This class will be split into 2, 3 week sessions culminating with a final week of glazing. There's absolutely no pressure to have any experience or have it all figured out. Come to class with an open mind, a sketchbook and we will work through your goals together to make some beautiful, unique pieces! Handbuilding: We go over basic handbuilding techniques like pinching, coils and slabs, experiment with surface design / textures, and learn how to apply underglazes. Wheel: We will be starting with the fundamental processes, including: wedging, centering, throwing cylinders (and other forms), trimming. Glazing: Learn the basics of glazing to bring your creations to life! We have 25+ Dipping Glazes. Bushwick Ceramics 228 Suydam St, BK Wednesdays 9/30-11/11 | 7-9:30pm *Students can expect to finish around 5 pieces by the end of the course, with a maximum of 8 pieces to take home. Please remember that these classes are designed for learning and exploration—not high-volume production. We encourage a focus on skill-building and creative growth. Cancelations must be before 9/24 to be eligible for a partial refund ($25 cancelation fee) All of our makeup sessions are non-instructed (except the last class - glazing which is instructed) . Unfortunately, it’s not possible for us to fit all makeup students into regularly scheduled instructor-led classes. While we offer makeup sessions as a courtesy for students who miss a class, we can’t guarantee a makeup. 1 Make-up per multi-week session.