Adult Pottery Classes, 2856 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034 pottery classes thousand oaks moorpark westlakeOur classes are hands-on instruction and meet for one two-hour class per week for 4 or 8 weeks. Material (clay and tools) and firing are provided for the Beginning Wheel Class only.Fun and encouraging atmosphere of our studio makes it a great learning and relaxing experience. Take your mind off your work and chores and make time for yourself creating some holiday or birthday gifts at the same time! Very friendly and helpful fellow potters and instructors! We feel that people who have ever taken pottery at other places and thought they didn't get what their instructor was showing them, really like our unique way of teaching basic throwing. Ki Cho has developed this method when he was first learning at SMC. It's our very own way of breaking up the throwing process in ten easy to understand steps. We even have a "cheat sheet" for you to follow (or make a copy and study at home :). Once you memorize and practice the steps in each class, it then becomes your second nature and a very successful way of wheel throwing. On average, every student makes a bowl in their very first class. Having to understand what the throwing process consists of makes for a lot of happy potters! Please see what our students post about us on Yelp. Enrollment is limited in beginning classes to insure individual instruction. Students may register online, in person, or by phone with a credit card. Please read the fine print below. Please note: no refunds or pro-ratings are given once the session has started. Absolutely no exceptions (doctor notes, vacation plans, etc. are no exceptions). If there is a change in your plans, notify us before the class begins in order to receive credit towards another class. If you miss a class you may make it up in another similar class space permitting during your session.
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Beginning Wheel Class: $285 + $15 material / firing fee for 8 weeks or $160 + $10 fee for 4 weeks Learn basic wheel throwing techniques to make your own functional pottery. Make, trim and glaze your work. No experience needed. All supplies and firing included. Two different lengths of classes. Four week class provides a short and sweet insight into pottery making - we will concentrate on making, trimming and glazing bowls. Good class to take if time is an issue. Eight week class provides more detailed learning of making bowls, as well as making mugs and handles. This course will introduce various approaches to glazing and decorating with englobes. Intermediate Wheel Class: $285 8 weeks (unless stated otherwise) Students with experience in throwing will learn advanced shaping techniques to make larger and more complex forms, such as vases, bottles, plates, covered containers, and teapots. This course will also explore methods for altering thrown pots and explain different glazing techniques, such as glaze layering and using oxides. Students pay $1 per pound for glaze firing and buy their own clay. Hand-Building / Surface Decorating Class $170 4 weeks |
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| Raku Workshop / Safety Class: $60 Sorry, members only! This one time class/safety workshop walks students through the process of glazing pots for raku firing, preparing the kiln for firing and firing itself. Students, under the instructor's supervision, will take turns opening the kiln and putting the wares into metal bins creating unique raku designs on their pots. Members will be able to rent the kiln and fire it on their own after this class. Note: please check with your doctor if you have any health conditions that won't allow you to be around smoke and fire. All participants must wear long pants and closed toe shoes. |
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Private Instruction: For members and students we provide one-on-one lessons for $40 an hour based on instructor's availability. Private instruction for non-members is $65 per one hour lesson for one person, $100 for two people (finishing and firing - additional $10 per item), $45 per person for groups of 3 or more. Book a lesson for two here. (Please confirm date and time with us prior to using this button). |
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