***Students must have prior experience working on the wheel and show compentency throwing various forms without assistance***
Intermediate and advanced wheel is designed for students wanting to continue growing their throwing abilities. Class will explore the fundamentals of complex thrown forms, focusing on handles, feet, lids and pouring vessels. Weekly demos and discussions will cover topics of function, history and self-expression. Special attention will be given to surface decoration on and off the wheel, including slips, underglaze and glazing in layers using wax resist. Forms and techniques we will explore:
Mugs/handles, Lidded vessels including thrown knobs, Underglaze/slip on greenware, Underglaze on bisqueware, underglaze pencil on bisqueware (students must provide), Glazing using wax resist, Pouring pots