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Pottery in the Making

Intro to Alt. Firings (Fri 6-9pm)


Available Online
Starts Nov 15
300 US dollars
West Tennessee Avenue

Available


Service Description

Intermediate to Advanced Class: Introduction to Alternative Firings Embark on an enriching journey into the captivating world of low-fire alternative ceramics tailored for intermediate to advanced students. Delve into traditional raku, naked raku, foil saggar, and Obvara raku firing techniques with experienced instructors. Explore both hand-building and throwing methods, honing your skills and discovering unique surface effects to elevate your ceramic pieces. Cone 6 Salt Firing will also be introduced to participants. Students will be guided through the techniques specific to the process of creating, glazing, firing, and critiquing ceramic pieces using the salt firing method. Throughout the course, you'll have the opportunity to refine your techniques in both hand-building and throwing, experimenting with texture, form, and surface decoration. Witness the magical transformation of pottery through specialized firing methods This class meets for three (3) hours once a week for five (6) weeks. Skills Covered: -Hand-building basics (pinch, coil, slab techniques) -Wheel-throwing fundamentals -Clay preparation and wedging -Basic glazing techniques -Introduction to kiln firing -Intermediate/advanced throwing techniques -Intermediate/advanced hand building techniques -Refinement of form and design Clay and Firing Information As a proud distributor of Mammoth Clay, we are currently not allowing clay purchased outside of our studio into classes. Clay and tools will be available for purchase through our website ahead of class or at onsite at the studio. You are welcome to bring your own tools and use studio sets. Firing fees are $1 per lb and include cone 6 electric glazes. To simplify the process the fees are built into each bag of clay purchased and vary pending the clay used. For example, our cheapest clay is $19 per 25lb bag, so plus $25 at $44 you get the clay, glaze and pieces you make from that bag fired. Outside commercial glazed can be used after instructor approval, otherwise all glazes are made in house. Please note that this is an adult class, 18 and up. We will accept teen students 14-17 but they must be taking the class WITH a parent or legal guardian. Want more studio time? Open Studio Hours will be available for current students. Ask your instructor for information!


Upcoming Sessions


Contact Details

  • 790 West Tennessee Avenue, Denver, CO, USA

    info@alsiceramics.com


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