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Beginner Pottery Wheel Throwing Summer Camp for ages 14-18

  • Peoria Art Guild 203 Harrison St Peoria Il 61602 United States (map)

Get on a wheel and learn how to spin a lump of clay into pottery. You will learn the basics of wheel-throwing and make a set of functional mugs, bowls, plates, and/or pet dishes. You will also learn about making textures and markings in the surface of the clay. Come get your hands muddy! Snacks will be served.

Day 1

Demo throwing mug + pet bowls

Centering clay on the wheel

Day 2

Continue centering and demos

Show examples of ceramics work (esp mugs and bowls)

Day 3

Centering + Raising walls

Day 4

Textures + Handles

Hand building techniques

Day 5

Demo glazing + finishing techniques

Finish glazing

Please bring a basic clay tool set, water bottle and a old towel.

Space is reserved to only 7 students so register soon!

Ages 14-18

June 17, 19, 21, 24 & 26th 2 pm -4 pm

Cost $130

Register HERE

Peoria Art Guild Members use code PAGMEMBER to receive $5 off