Students will learn the foundations of wheel throwing from centering to throwing the basic cylinder and bowl forms. There will be ample time and materials for students to practice their skills so that by the final weeks they will be able to attach a handle to a mug and glaze their final pieces. Select pieces […]
This class is designed to build on students' knowledge of wheel-thrown ceramics. Ben will demonstrate more advanced forms like bowls, mugs, and plates. The class will further explore the ceramic process by discussing the chemistry of clay and glaze. Students will be introduced to some surface design techniques, including painting and drawing with underglaze colors. […]
Come help us make and paint bowls for the 2023 Empty Bowls Fundraiser! This is an opportunity to get creative with your friends and family while helping raise funds to fight hunger in Cook County. You will have the option to make a bowl using slab techniques or paint a bowl with brush-on glazes. The […]