Mar 09 2024
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Apr 06 2024
Beyond the Basics of Pottery

Beyond the Basics of Pottery

Presented by Paramount Center for the Arts at Paramount Visual Arts Center

Continue your pottery journey, as Ken takes you to the next level of throwing! Using your cylinder throwing skills, we will explore throwing larger forms, lids, handles, and more!

Saturday March 9-April 6, 10am-12:30 (No Class, Mar 30, 4 sessions total)

Week 1: A quick review of basic throwing- making cylinders of varying heights
Week 2: Creating a sectional piece by combing multiple cylinders, lidded casserole forms, and taller vase/ jug forms
Week 3: Continue to Create sectional pieces by combing multiple cylinders, lidded casserole forms, and taller vase/ jug forms

Materials list for Paramount Ceramics Classes
1.) Basic Pottery Tool Kit, including:
-Needle Tool
-Wire Tool (for cutting & removing pots from the wheel)
-Wooden Kidney Tool
-Trim Tool
*Tool kits may be purchased at the Paramount or local art supply stores (Baker’s, Michael’s & Crafts Direct)

2.) Plastic to cover your work (dry cleaning bags work great for this! )
3.) Item you would like to create texture with
4.) Ice cream pail for water
5.) Old towel
6.) Lock for your locker
7.) Clay: Your first bag of clay is included in the cost of tuition, but depending on the size and number of pieces you create you may need to purchase more. We

Admission Info

$100

Dates & Times

2024/03/09 - 2024/04/06

Additional time info:

Saturday March 9-April 6, 10am-12:30 (No Class, Mar 30, 4 sessions total)

Location Info

Paramount Visual Arts Center

913 West St. Germain Street, Saint Cloud, MN 56301