Beginner Wheel Throwing

Beginner Wheel Throwing

Get a solid foundation in working with the wheel. Learn the basics including prepping the clay, centering, forming vessels, finishing and glazing. We will focus on making small projects including bowls which will be fired and ready to be picked up three weeks after the completion of the class.

Instructor: Mary Lou McKeen

Materials: Students are provided with a 25 lb bag of clay with their tuition. Any additional clay must be purchased at the HCA studio from our teachers. 

The price of registration includes all firing, access to glazes and underglazes. Tools are available in the studio, however, students can bring their own tools.

Open Studio: Adult students will have access to Open Studio hours to work on their pieces outside of class time. Additional information will be provided during your first class. 

Grade: Adult
Class Day: Saturday
Dates: April 27–June 15, 2024
Time: 12:30–3:30 p.m.
Number of Classes: 7
No Class Dates: 5/25/24
Location: This class takes place at the NEW! HCA Ceramics Studio at 34 Hayden Rowe Street, Hopkinton. Suite 304. 

HCA Policies: Please review the HCA Student Policies and Procedures on our website here.

• Injury Waiver: In registering for classes you are required to agree to the HCA injury waiver. 
• Photo Release Agreement: You have the ability to agree to the HCA's Photo Release Agreement during the registration process.
• Waiting List: If this class is sold out it will say so below and will not allow you to register. If this is the case, please add your name to our waitlist here.
• Scholarships: The HCA believes the arts are for everyone and thanks to the generosity of The Sandra Delbridge Scholarship Fund and individual donations to our scholarship fund we are able to assist children, teens, and adults who might not otherwise be able to afford classes. Assistance is awarded on the basis of demonstrated need, motivation, and potential benefit to the student. Apply for a scholarship here.

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