Intermediate and Advanced Wheel Thrown Pottery: Projects and Challenges
Adult Course | Registration opens 8/6/2025 10:00 AM MDT
This class is for the potter wanting to further develop their skills and own style. Techniques and discussions on form, surface, and composition are a regular part of this class. Occasional group projects further challenge students beyond their comfort zone. This course is for students with intermediate to advanced skills in wheel throwing and glazing. Students need proficiency in throwing a wide variety of pottery forms in one or several parts without instruction. A solid understanding of glazes, underglazes, slips and stains is also necessary.
Clay:
Each class includes a materials fee which covers the cost of firing and glazing. In addition to this fee, students will need to purchase clay through the Registration Office at ASLD, which must be done in person. Clay costs are $20 for 25lbs of stoneware, $25 for 25lbs of porcelain. Please only purchase clay from ASLD, unless approved by the studio manager. No low-fire clays may be used at ASLD.
Tools:
Community tools are available for student use, in exception of a small sponge. If you prefer personal tools, a basic ceramics tool kit, small sponges and large clean up sponges are available for purchase at the Registration Office.
Other supplies:
Students are encouraged to wear clothes that can get dirty to ceramics class, including close-toed shoes. We also recommend bringing an apron and a towel.
Please review the ceramics studio policies before attending the first class: CERAMICS STUDIO POLICIES
- Local Ceramic supply stores:
- Rocky Mountain Clay 1220 W 1st Ave, Denver, CO 80223
Continental Clay 5303 East 47th Ave., Denver, CO 80216
Stoneleaf Pottery 6611 W 58th Pl, Arvada, CO 80003
Meiningers 499 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
Rita Vali
I create joyful pottery that blends modern design with a mid-century vibe, inspired by my love of the intricate patterns and quiet beauty I find in nature. I make my pottery with others in mind, as I believe we are connected through the use and display of thoughtfully hand-crafted objects. I hope my pottery enhances daily rituals, inviting you to slow down, take notice, and find a moment of contentment in the everyday. Over the years, teaching has become an extension of my creative process. I find great joy in making the world of ceramics accessible to others — whether through individual projects, workshops, or installations that bring communities together. In both the solitude of the studio and the energy of the classroom, clay continues to challenge and inspire me. Each piece I create reflects my passion as a maker.
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