greensburg pottery

124 South Pennsylvania Ave
Greensburg PA 15601
724-834-0900

claycreations@msn.com


Store Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 12 - 5pm
Friday - Saturday 10am-5pm

 

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Pottery Classes

Wheel Thrown Pottery - Classes for Beginners
(No experience necessary)
Four classes make up the "beginner" series

First Class
1. Includes review of the course syllabus
pottery classes in greensburg pa
2. Instruction of the use of the pottery wheel
3. Preparation of the clay - wedging
4. Centering the clay on the wheel
5. Making cylinders

Second Class
1. Trimming the cylinders to create a foot for the cylinder
2. Pulling handles
3. Attaching handles to the cylinder
4. The student will have mugs, pitchers or vases by the end of the second class

Third Class
1. Making bowls on the pottery wheel
2. Continuation of making cylinders and handles

Fourth Class
1. Glazing completed bisqued work
2. Completion of all outstanding pieces
3. The student may need to return to the studio to glaze any final pieces following the fourth class

Class fee: $160

Class fee includes: clay, glazes, firings, class syllabus and studio practice time on Saturdays from 10:30am to
4:00pm
Not included: Pottery tools - tools are available for purchase at the Mustard Seed Gallery

Pre-registration fee: $25 Non-refundable deposit

To register for classes call the Mustard Seed Gallery, 724-834-0900 or email, claycreations@msn.com

 

Experienced Potters

Pottery classes for the experienced potter include individualized lesson plans based on the expressed learning goals of the potter. Students are encouraged to select and practice specific forms to advance their throwing and handbuilding skills. Lesson plans have addressed: teapots, casseroles, platters, altered forms, lidded jars, pitchers, large forms and glazing.

Classes begin during the first weeks of each month with the exception of December. Please refer to the class schedule for specific dates.

Class fee: $160/ month - 4 classes or $400/ three months-12 classes

Class fee includes: clay, glazes, firings, lesson plans, studio practice time on Saturdays from 10:30am to
4:00pm
The registered student will also have allocated gallery space at the discretion of the owner

Not included: Pottery tools - tools are available for purchase at the Mustard Seed Gallery

Pre-registration fee: $50 Non-refundable deposit

To register for classes call the Mustard Seed Gallery, 724-834-0900 or email, claycreations@msn.com

 

For the 2010 class schedule click here.

 

 

 

 

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