Mudluk Pottery Classes

New this fall, Wheel throwing and hand building classes in Spanish.

Wheel "Throwing" is the process of shaping a lump of clay using a pottery wheel. The perfect class for students who have limited or no experience working on the potter's wheel, and those who are looking to refresh or strengthen their basic abilities.

Our Handbuilding Class invites beginners and experienced ceramicists alike to dive into claywork while fostering a sense of community. Beginners will start with the fundamentals, using hands and simple tools to master coil building, slab construction, pinching, and extrusion techniques. You'll also explore surface decoration methods such as applied textures, sgraffito, and glaze application, all while working on individual projects with guidance from our instructor.

More experienced ceramicists will advance their skills, creating complex functional and sculptural forms while refining handbuilding techniques and decorative options. Each class includes a review and critique of fired results, fostering the development of a personal style.

At Mudluk Pottery, working in community allows us to learn from each other, inspiring new ideas and creative growth. Join us to experience the power of creating together and uncover the limitless potential of handbuilding with clay!

Beginners learn the fundamental skills necessary to throw cylinders, cups, bowls and more. Wedging, centering, pulling, lifting and trimming are demonstrated and practiced. Basic surface decoration techniques are explored and discussed.

Intermediate students build on basic skills and knowledge of throwing and further technical understanding of clay. More complex functional forms, refinement of throwing skills, and advanced decorative and glazing techniques will be demonstrated and discussed. The class will review and critique fired results to further develop a personal style. (All Classes are Multi-Level.)

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