One-Time Session:
Clay and Wheel-Throwing 

This one-time class is open to ceramic students of all levels to introduce or further develop their throwing skills. This class is a one-on-one, private lesson, tailored to meet each student’s desires. Students can expect to throw between 2 and 4 unique handmade pieces and gain a firm understanding of the  fundamentals of the throwing process. Following the class, Katherine will then trim, fire, and glaze the work, which will be completed within a few weeks of the class period. 

What’s Covered

Prior to the scheduled session, the instructor will design a course tailored to the needs of the student based on their prior experience or expressed desires. Upon arrival, the student’s wheel will be fully equipped with all necessary tools, water, towels, apron, and clay wedges. The course outlined below should be  considered a guideline for the class: 

  • Introduction to the wheel and tools: speed, posture, clay, expectations

  • Centering the wedge of clay: coning, applying equal pressure

  • Opening the clay: establishing the base and walls of your piece

  • Pulling the walls: creating height 

  • Shaping: using tools to create form 

  • Finishing the Piece: finessing rim and lines, undercutting


To Come Prepared 

  • You’re playing in the mud! Dress for the occasion.

  • Arrive 5-10 minutes early and allow time to clean up your workspace at the end of the lesson.

  • Optional items to bring: Apron, Hand towel, Hair rubberband (for those with long hair) 

  • It may take up to two months for work to be trimmed, glazed and fired. 

Pricing

$170, includes a $50 deposit for materials


Included 

  • One-time course, 90 minute class 

  • One-on-one private instruction 

  • Up to 10 lbs of clay 

  • Access to studio equipment 

  • Glaze materials and tools 

  • Bisque and glaze firings 

  • 2-4 completed handmade pieces (completed 4-8 weeks after the course) 

Policies 

Application and Registration 
Each student is required to apply. A response will be sent within 3-5 business days. Upon acceptance, a deposit and a signed waiver will reserve a spot in the class.   

Payment
Cash, checks (made payable to Katherine Hanks Studio), and any major credit card are accepted. A $50 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required upon acceptance into the course and the tuition is due by the start date of the program. 

Cancellation
Notification of cancellation will be made by phone at least 48 hours prior to the start of the class. 

Refunds
No refunds or credits of any payment will be granted.

Acceptance
Student must be at least 14 years old to participate in this class and all applicants will be required to sign a waiver. 

Please Note
Safely moving students’ work through the entire ceramic process is of utmost priority so that each individual is able to take home their creations. That said, accidents happen and are often unavoidable. Katherine Hanks Studio is not responsible for damaged or broken pieces due to drying, firing or other process-related mishaps.