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Give It A Spin! Two-day Ceramics Wheel-Throwing Workshop

October 19 @ 1:00 pm 4:00 pm

Art Form

Visual Arts

Chapter

Hampton Roads

Program Type

Workshop

This is a 2-day workshop (10/19 & 10/20). Each session is 3 hours. Please note that works will require additional time for proper drying/firing, up to a week after class ends. You will be notified when to collect your work.

Have you always wanted to try making pottery on the wheel? Tackling a new hobby can be intimidating. If you’re not sure whether you want to commit to the craft, here is your chance to give it a try. In this three-hour workshop, participants will grasp the fundamentals of handling clay, setting up the wheel, and executing the steps to throw a form.

On the second day, students will learn how to trim their pieces and add handles or embellishments if desired. All works will be glazed and then fired for a beautiful finish.

Class size is limited to 11 so don’t delay, sign up now! Clay and necessary supplies will be provided. Please note that works will require additional time for proper drying and firing, up to a week after class ends. You will be notified when to collect your work.

About the Instructors

Rhiannen Sears is a graduate of the University of Texas at San Antonio, holding a BFA with a concentration in ceramics, and a minor in art history and criticism. She holds a masters degree in art education (MAT) from Christopher Newport University. Rhiannen is a proficient and knowledgeable ceramicist. She has taught many workshops and is currently teaching ceramics at Lafayette High School in Williamsburg.

Barbara Stephenson is the Education Manager at Torggler Fine Art Center Christopher Newport University.

This class is produced in partnership with the Mary M. Torggler Fine Arts Center at Christopher Newport University.

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Newport News, Virginia 23606 United States
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