Beginner Wheel-throwing (Tue)

Beginner Wheel Throwing (Tues 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm)

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: Cheska Kommisar

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: Tuesday
Dates: September 17–December 10, 2024
Time: 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Number of Classes: 12
No Class Dates: 11/5/24
Location: This class takes place at the NEW! HCA Ceramics Studio at 34 Hayden Rowe Street, Hopkinton. Suite 304. 

HCA Policies: Please review our website's HCA Student Policies and Procedures here.

• Injury Waiver: You must agree to the HCA injury waiver to register for classes. 
  
  
• Photo Release Agreement: You can agree to the HCA's Photo Release Agreement during registration.
  
  
• Waiting List: If this class is sold out, it will say so below and will not allow you to register. If so, please add your name to our waitlist here. 
  
  

Scholarships: The HCA believes the arts are for everyone. Thanks to the generosity of the Dora Kishabay Garabedian Scholarship Fund and individual donations to our scholarship fund, we can assist children, teens, and adults who might not otherwise be able to afford classes. Assistance is awarded based on demonstrated need, motivation, and potential benefit to the student. Apply for a scholarship here.

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