Intro to the Wheel

Instructor: Adam Furgo
Schedule: Wednesdays, September 22 - October 27 from 10 am - 1pm
# of Sessions: 6
Location: DMAC Ceramic Studio
Level/Prerequisite: Beginner 
Tuition/Admission: Member $205, Non-member $255
Supply Fee: $50

The Introduction to the Wheel class is a structured approach to achieving a foundational understanding of the potters wheel. In this course you will begin to build your repertoire of forms while learning to throw, trim, decorate, and glaze cups, bowls, cups with handles, and bottles. 

Syllabus:
Week 1- Studio Policy, Introductions, Cylinder Demo
Week 2- Trimming Cylinder, Pulling/Attaching Handles, Bowl Demo
Week 3- Bowl Trimming Demo, Bottle Vase demo
Week 4- Bottle Vase Trimming, Glazing Talk/Demo-Last Day to Throw - Bisque Before         
Week 5-Glaze Day, Glaze Fire Before Next Class
Week 6- Critique

Instructor bio: 
Adam Furgo has been enjoying the art of ceramics for over 20 years. He studied ceramics at Saddleback College in Orange County California and upon completing his studies, was hired to work there and specialized in recycling clay. He assisted well known ceramists Fred Olson and Richard White on a large installation. He’s shown in galleries throughout California and well known events such as Grand Central and The Laguna Beach Art Affair. Adam enjoys throwing large vessels and sculpting them into organic shapes. His art is inspired by nature and the human body. He appreciates the communal aspect of ceramic studios where he enjoys sharing knowledge and being inspired by others.

Supply fee includes:
One 25lb bag of clay
DMAC glazes and underglaze products, bisque and glaze firing
 
Students should bring:
Tool List (Due to Covid 19 Safety precautions students will have to being their own tools)
Dress to get muddy!
A towel for wiping your hands
3 gallon bucket with lid if you want to save your clay
Notebook/Sketchbook
List of items you would like to make - your goals
Water bottle / Snack