Wheel Throwing Colored Porcelain
Adult Course | Available
***previous knowledge on the potters wheel is necessary, prior hand building experience is suggested.***
In this course, students will explore the techniques of working with colored porcelain on the wheel. The first session will cover two methods for creating colored porcelain. In the following sessions, students will develop best practices for throwing, refining, and achieving clean, vibrant results with colored clay. Porcelain and coloring stains for making colored clay will be provided. Should you choose to work in open studio on other projects you will need to buy your own clay.
Learning Objectives:
Students will learn about how to make colored clay and best practices for throwing colored clay on the wheel.
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
Currently enrolled students have access to Ceramic open studio for a $10 fee. Please see the whiteboard in the hallway for updated open studio hours.
- 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