This class will introduce students to the potter’s wheel; preparing clay, learning to center and creating a cylinder. Once a cylinder is achieved, students will learn about basic utilitarian shapes through demonstrations. Students will also learn about drying clay properly, trimming the base of pots, kiln firing and basic glazing techniques. Students who have taken one class are welcome to continue in order to improve their wheel skills.
This 6-week class meets Saturdays, 11-1:30 PM,
from May 15 – June 19, 2021 (15 hours)
- Class size limit: 6
- Age and/or skill level: adults = 16+, no prior ceramics experience necessary
- Location: AAO – Fort Ontario Complex (north end of E 4th St), Oswego.
GPS Address: 20 Barbara Donahue Dr – Oswego, NY 13126 - Cost: $169 for AAO members, $220 for non-members. All supplies included.
- Class fees include ONE free Open Studio session per week for the duration of the class, and 2 free Open Studio sessions to be used after class ends to finish up projects made in class. These studio allowances are offered on a “use it or lose it basis” – they may not be carried forward to another week. Additional Open Studio time must be paid for at the current going rates.
- Interested in receiving discounts by becoming a member? Please check this page org/membership.
- Instructor: Marybeth Sorendo – Marybeth was a production potter for 7 years and operated a ceramics studio for 5 years, producing functional pottery and hand-built tiles.
- Instructor Contact info: Marybeth can be reached at 315-746-1240 or mbs@gmail.com if you have questions about the class.
- Financial Contact info: If you have questions about the registration form or making payment, please contact Jackie Neveu at Neveu@OswegoArts.org or call (315) 216‑6782 and leave a message.
- COVID SAFETY: Each student must wear a mask over nose & mouth while inside our building. Each student will be given a toolbox with a set of personal tools to use for the duration of class. Each student is expected to make use of provided supplies to clean & sanitize their work station after each class (including any studio tools borrowed), and may also do so before each class if they choose.
Pre-registration & pre-payment are required. We cannot hold a class at these costs unless we have a minimum of 4 students. Please register using the form below. You will have the option to pay immediately directly from the registration form using PayPal, or pay later using a check or money order. If the class is cancelled by the AAO, or if you cancel at least 7 days prior to the first class, your entire payment will be returned. Payments are otherwise non-refundable.
Checks or Money Orders should arrive at least 7 days before the start of class. If there are fewer than 7 days before class starts and you want to pay by check, you need to contact us first. Checks should be made out to “AAO” and mailed to us at: PO Box 271, Oswego NY 13126. Please note the class name & participant name on the memo line of your check.
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