Ceramics: “Weekly Wheel Workshop”
Schedule
Thu Sep 05 2024 at 05:30 pm to 08:00 pm
Location
3101 Burritt Dr SE, Huntsville, AL, United States, Alabama 35801 | Huntsville, AL
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Deadline to Register: August 29th at 5:00pmTitle: Ceramics: “Weekly Wheel Workshop”
Description: You like working in clay and may have even already made your first bowls or mugs on a potter’s wheel. Now you want to do more. In this class you’ll build on your basic skills to make bigger and better bowls, mugs with handles, and other forms. You’ll also learn techniques for enhancing basic shapes. This class is also a good refresher if it has been a while since you’ve used a potter’s wheel. Beginners are also welcome. This class will meet for 4 consecutive Thursday evenings from 5:30-8:00 pm. beginning on September 5th.
Instructor: This class will be taught by local artist and Burritt Folk School Principle Instructor, Paul Wieland. Paul has been teaching ceramics at Burritt since we opened our pottery studio in 2020. He was also instrumental in the design and outfitting of the studio. He has making wheel-thrown pottery for over 15 years and has taught at multiple pottery studios throughout the region. Paul studied ceramics under Tom Marsh at the University of Louisville and was a co-founder of the Tennessee Valley Ceramic Arts Guild (TVCAG). He has demonstrated pottery-making at the Burritt Museum Folklife Festival for several years. He has also exhibited his work at Lowe Mill in Huntsville and in Atlanta, GA. You may see examples of Paul’s work on his website, Nascent Pottery.
Supplies and Attire: All materials and supplies will be provided. Please wear comfortable clothing. You may get a bit messy, but don’t worry. It will wash out!
Dates/Time: Thursday, September 5th (5:30pm-8:00pm), Thursday, September 12th (5:30pm-8:00pm), Thursday, September 19th (5:30pm-8:00pm), and Thursday, September 26th (5:30pm-8:00pm).
Tuition: $145.00
Supply Fee: $20.00
Level: Beginner/Advanced Beginner
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Important Information: Registering for a workshop indicates that the student is 19 years of age or older and understands that photographs/video may be taken during the event and their image may be used on Burritt on the Mountain’s website and social media outlets or other promotional materials. Registration also indicates that the student releases Burritt on the Mountain and the City of Huntsville, all their directors, employees, volunteers, and any persons associated with Burritt on the Mountain, from any liability for any bodily injury and/or property damage suffered by the attendee as a result of actives during the educational program.
Cancelation Policy: Our workshops take a great deal of advance planning and purchasing of supplies. 25% of all ticket purchases are a non-refundable deposit. Students that cancel 30 days or more prior to the date of the class will be eligible for a refund, minus the non-refundable deposit. No refunds will be issued less than 30 days from the start date of a class.* To be fair and consistent, there can be no exceptions to this policy, regardless for the reason a cancelation is requested.
Thank you for understanding that this policy is in place to protect our artist instructors who spend time, energy, and money to create an amazing learning experience.
*We require a minimum number of students to hold a class. If this minimum is not met, the class may be canceled or rescheduled. In this case, a full refund will be offered.
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