Beginning Wheel Thrown Pottery with Len Cockman
Instructor: Len Cockman
Tuition: $210 plus Materials ($50), Total: $260
Classes: Starts September 14th and concludes November 2nd
8 consecutive Mondays 6:30-8:30 pm.
Course Length: (8) 2-hour studio sessions
Materials Provided: The supply fee includes one 25 lb. bag of clay and use of Fire Arts food-safe glazes for your work. Pieces that will be Raku-fired on the last night of the class will use a clear glaze specifically for that firing process. If needed, additional clay will be available for purchase.
Student Enrollment: 7 students maximum
Format: We will be working with wet clay on the potter’s wheel for the first six classes. During Session 7, we will decorate bisque-fired forms and load the kiln for the first of several firings. During Session 8, we will get the raku kiln firing, and while that kiln temperature is rising to the proper level, we will glaze the last of the functional pieces.
Studio Space: Students enrolled in this class are eligible to partake in one additional open studio session (instructor not present) per week during the span of the eight-week workshop. This works out to be 8 instructor-led sessions and 8 open studio sessions. The Open Studio sessions coincide with our regular business hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays-noon to 9 pm; Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays- noon to 5 pm.
Session 1: Monday, September 14th – Quick studio tour and practice centering on the wheel
Session 1: Monday, September 21st – Bowls and more bowls
Session 2: Monday, September 28th – Saucers, Plates, Platters
Session 3: Monday, October 5th – Cups and Mugs with Handles/Handle making
Session 4: Monday, October 12th – Vases and Vessels with inverted and everted rims.
Session 5: Monday, October 19th – Student Choice night (wadayannamake?) This is the last day for wet clay to dry enough for bisque and glazing for the next session
Session 6: Monday, October 26th – Glaze purposes, chemistry, glazing, and loading the first glazed kiln.
Session 7: Monday, November 2nd – Raku Night, and wrap up anything not yet glazed.
“I sincerely hope that you find this to be an enriching, worthwhile experience. Have fun!” — Len Cockman
You may pay for classes online, in person, or over the phone at 574-282-2787. If you are registering in person or by phone, download and fill out this PDF to accompany your payment. Cash, credit, debit, and checks are accepted.