Pottery

Pottery has a unique and rich history, as well as having the special distinction of being both functional and artistic. Our classes are for beginners and more advanced students.

Decorative Pottery

This course is designed for students with some previous experience in using the potters' wheel and/or handbuilding. Students will refine and develop throwing and handbuilding skills as well as explore historical and contemporary surface decoration techniques. Topics include incising, swirlware, sprigging, carving, underglazes, graffito and resist techniques. Students should bring pottery tools, brushes and carving tools. Pre-requisite: Wheel or Handbuilding class. Note: No class November 23 for Thanksgiving holiday.

Decorative Pottery
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TBA

Hand Built Pottery Techniques

This course is for the beginning pottery student and provides instruction on basic hand building techniques. Students will learn techniques for hand building a variety of functional forms such as mugs, bowls, and platters without the use of the potter’s wheel. Topics include methods of pinch, coil, and slab construction, applying glaze and introduction to loading and firing an electric kiln.

Hand Built Pottery Techniques
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TBA

Hand Built Pottery I

This course if for the beginning pottery student and provides instruction on basic hand building techniques. Students will learn techniques for hand building with a variety of functional forms such as mugs, bowls and platters without the use of the potter's wheel. Topics include methods of pinch, coil and slab construction, applying glaze and introduction to loading and firing an electric kiln.

Hand Built Pottery I
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TBA

Hand Built Pottery II

This class is designed for intermediate to advanced handbuilders. Students will work on self-directed independent projects with impromptu discussions and demonstrations based on individual needs. There will be glazing and kiln loading and firing demonstrations and discussion.

Hand Built Pottery II
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TBA

Introduction to Teapots

In pottery, making a teapot can be a challenging endeavor. This class will demystify and simplify the process. We will investigate the form, the function, and history of tea ware. We will use both throwing and handbuilding techniques to make teapots that pour well and are aesthetically pleasing. We will also get into other aspects of tea culture such as teacups and saucers, Japanese tea bowls, tea caddies, and trays. The final class will include a tea drinking experience using ware made in the class. Intermediate/Advanced pottery experiences is required.

Introduction to Teapots
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TBA

Pottery for Beginners

Beginners is an introductory course designed to give students a hands-on educational and artistic experience using clay. Students will learn a variety of techniques including hand building and wheel throwing using the potters' wheel. Students will also gain experience with surface design, glazing and will also be introduced to loading and firing an electric kiln.

Pottery for Beginners
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TBA

Pottery on the Wheel-Level I

This class is designed for the beginner. In this course, students will become familiar with turning methods, and materials used in creating basic forms with the potters' wheel. Topics include clay preparation, turning techniques, and basic glaze application. Upon completion, students should be able to center, turn basic forms such as bowls and mugs, apply basic glazes, and be familiar with loading and firing an electric kiln.

Pottery on the Wheel - Level I
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TBA

Pottery on the Wheel-Level II

Designed for students with prior experience using the potters' wheel, students will learn to create a variety of forms including pitchers, vases, and lidded jars. Also included is instruction on how to apply glazes and the proper procedure for loading and firing an electric kiln. Upon completion, students will be familiar with working on the potter's wheel, glaze application and firing techniques.

Pottery on the Wheel - Level II
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TBA

Open Pottery Workshop: Hand Building and Wheel Throwing

This class is open to anyone with previous hand building or wheel experience. Students have the opportunity to work on individual clay projects of their choice and at their own pace to develop their skill level and personal style while receiving guidance from an instructor. Students will have full use of workshop facilities including glazes and kilns. No classes June 29 and July 6 for the May 25-July 27 class. No classes July 1 and July 8 for the May 27-July 29 class.

Open Pottery Workshop: Hand Building and Wheel Throwing
Dates	Day	Instructor	Location	Time	Cost	ID	Status
May 25-Jul 27	Tue	Evelyn Arnold	East Campus 1081	6:00 PM-9:00 PM	$186.25	115105
May 27-Jul 29	Thu	Evelyn Arnold	East Campus 1081	6:00 PM-9:00 PM	$186.25	115106

Raku Pottery

Experience the excitement of Raku, an ancient Japanese method of glazing and firing either hand built or wheel thrown pottery. Upon completion, students will have a working knowledge of creating pieces using the Raku method, including the unique glazing and firing techniques. This class is for the beginner as well as experienced potter.

Raku Pottery
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TBA

Thrown and Altered Pottery

Students will throw pottery on the wheel and then explore ways of altering their work through adding, removing, altering, and changing clay forms. Create a variety of other forms that look similar or wildly different from conventional wheel thrown pottery. Wheel throwing experience is a must for this class.

Thrown and Altered Pottery
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TBA

Try It: Pottery on the Wheel

Always thought that it looked like fun to throw clay on the potter’s wheel? Here’s your chance to just try it, a one-time 3-hour session giving the wheel a spin. You get a quick introduction to wheel throwing, then you try it. We supply materials, basic instruction and hands-on assistance. You’ll get a feel for the clay and discover the magic of making functional objects on the potter’s wheel. No experience required. We provide the clay and tools. The only thing you need to do is wear clothes that you don’t mind getting messy. You’ll end up with a pot that will be glazed and fired for you to remember the experience. All pots are to be picked up at a later date.

Try It: Pottery on the Wheel
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TBA

Try It: Hand Built Pottery Mug

Always thought that it looked like fun to make something from clay? Here’s your chance to just try it, a one-time 3-hour session giving you the opportunity to make a mug. You get a quick introduction to constructing the mug, then you try it. We supply materials, basic instruction and hands-on assistance. You’ll get a feel for the clay and discover the magic of making functional objects without the use of the potter’s wheel. No experience required. We provide the clay and tools. The only thing you need to do is wear clothes that you don’t mind getting messy. You’ll end up with a pot that will be glazed and fired for you to remember the experience. All pots are to be picked up at a later date.

Try It: Hand Built Pottery Mug
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TBA

Try It: Hand Built Pottery Angel

Always thought that it looked like fun to make something from clay? Here’s your chance to just try it, a one-time 3-hour session giving you the opportunity to make an angel. You get a quick introduction to constructing the angel, then you try it. We supply materials, basic instruction and hands-on assistance. You’ll get a feel for the clay and discover the magic of making objects without the use of the potter’s wheel. No experience required. We provide the clay and tools. The only thing you need to do is wear clothes that you don’t mind getting messy. You’ll end up with a pot that will be glazed and fired for you to remember the experience. All angels are to be picked up at a later date.

Try It: Hand Built Pottery Angel
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TBA

Supply fee covers kiln firings, glaze materials and 1 bag of clay. In addition, students must purchase a tool kit available at the CVCC Bookstore or local craft store. Students should bring a towel, apron, large sponge, and a 5-gallon bucket to class. Dress in comfortable clothes that you do not mind getting dirty.

Classes will be held on the East Campus (EC).

Contact Information

For questions about the courses contact Evelyn Arnold at earnold@cvcc.edu;
to register you may email Cheri Toney at ctoney@cvcc.edu, or register with Instant Online Enrollment.
For further information you may contact the Continuing Education Department at (828) 327-7037.