This Intermediate Level class focuses on the process of molding clay through the use of handbuilding skills. Subject matter will lean toward non-functional forms. Basic instruction to build on an armature may also be introduced.  At least two quarters of Handbuilding experience is recommended. 

Introduction to the potter’s wheel, for beginning and intermediate students. Basic throwing skills will be taught, as well as design and decorative techniques for functional pottery forms.

The tuition includes a $55 fee, which covers the cost of one bag of stoneware, raku, or lizella clay (other clays at additional cost), glazes, and 2,000 cubic inches of glaze firing. Students provide their own tools. Additional clay and tools may be purchased from the studio (credit card only). All work fired at Callanwolde must be produced in the Pottery Program studios (no outside work allowed). Students may access the studios on weekends and most afternoons for practice at no additional cost.

About the Instructor:  Gayatri Baisiwala is a ceramist and figurative sculptor. Her wheel class incorporates learning to throw functional pottery and focuses on surface decorations to create life and texture in pottery. Her work can be viewed on Instagram @renderedbyg or on her website www.renderedbyg.com.

Introduction to the potter’s wheel, for beginning and intermediate students. Basic throwing skills will be taught, as well as design and decorative techniques for functional pottery forms.

The tuition includes a $55 fee, which covers the cost of one bag of stoneware, raku, or lizella clay (other clays at additional cost), glazes, and 2,000 cubic inches of glaze firing. Students provide their own tools. Additional clay and tools may be purchased from the studio (credit card only). All work fired at Callanwolde must be produced in the Pottery Program studios (no outside work allowed). Students may access the studios on weekends and most afternoons for practice at no additional cost.