Beginners Pottery

Learn the fundamentals of pottery in this comprehensive 5-hour course designed for absolute beginners. Master essential techniques such as wedging clay, centering on the wheel, and opening clay. Discover common mistakes and how to avoid them while pulling clay and throwing bowls. Explore the art of creating cups, mugs, plates, and vases, including advanced techniques like making lidded pieces and gallery lid jars. Gain insights into the firing process, cone charts, and proper drying methods. Create functional pieces like teapots and learn valuable tips for loading and firing bisque. Perfect your skills with guidance on water usage and clay consistency throughout the pottery-making process.

Beginners Intro to Wedging your Clay..
Centering for beginner (common mistakes made).
Opening your clay After you center for beginners.
Pulling for beginners (common mistakes).
Beginner's guide to throwing a bowl + Metal Rib trick.
Beginners guide to taking pottery off the wheel.
Trimming For Beginners + Tap Centering Trick.
Cups for beginners (that is NOT a Cup!).
Mugs for beginners (Golden rules of mug making).
Beginners guide to throwing a plate on the Wheel.
Beginner intro to the Cone chart and Firing process (Very Basic).
Beginners guide to throwing a lidded piece ( Drop in lid).
How to Make a GALLERY Lid Jar.
Beginners guide to throwing a Vase part 1 (cylinders).
Beginners guide to vases Part #2 (shoulders).
Making a Vase #3 (Tapering the foot).
Making a Vase part #4 (the Flange).
Vase Lesson #5 (Handles).
Slow Drying your pottery (wrap it up).
Beginners guide to making a functional TEA POT.
How to load and fire bisque for beginners tips and tricks.
How much water should I use on my clay? pottery lesson.