Intro to the Wheel

Instructor: Will Jacobson
Schedule:  Fridays, March 25 - April 29, 2022  from 10am - 1pm
# of Sessions: 6
Location: DMAC Ceramic Studio
Level/Prerequisite: Beginner, ages 17+ 
Tuition/Admission: $225 Member / $280 Non-Member
Supply Fee: $50

Class Description: The Introduction to the Wheel class is a structured approach to achieving a foundational understanding of the potter's 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

Bio: 

“I took my first clay class at college in 1970, and have been a full time studio potter since 1975. I like to explore, innovate, and just have fun with clay. I am a good resource for technical questions as well as helping the beginner.  We can do this!“

An artist duo lasting over 35 years, Kate and Will Jacobson have been collaborating onceramic work inspired by the concept of living in the center of the Pacific Rim. To them Hawai`i is a very elemental island with trembling blue horizons, slowly creeping rivers of lava and starry night skies. There is a continual awareness and respect for the fierce power and tender fragility of life. “When you look at our art, you get a glimpse into our world filled with wonder and awe. With growing evidence of how climate change will impact island cultures, we hope to raise awareness and celebrate the beauty and strength of the ocean that surrounds, nurtures and unites us all.”

Kate and Wiill are widely recognized as the originators of Naked Raku. This firing technique reveals the unadorned, earthly beauty of clay. Another innovative method the Jacobson’s are known for is using colored mica and terra sigilatta to achieve the shimmering luster of their ceramic surfaces. Their work has been exhibited throughout the world, won numerous awards and is included in many corporate, private and public collections.

Supply fee includes:
One 25lb bag of clay
DMAC glazes and underglaze products, bisque and glaze firing
 
Students should bring:
Ceramic Tool Kit (can be purchased at front desk)
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 

Minimum Enrollment: 6
Maximum Enrollment: 9