Throwing On: Trimming

Instructor: Shaun C.
Take your wheel thrown pieces to the next level by learning how to create the perfectly finished bottom with trimming. This workshop is a dabbler-friendly approach to learning to trim, involving a needle tool and the maker's eye. With two provided pre-thrown pieces, we'll go over how to center and secure greenware back on the wheel. You'll discover how to create a clean and symmetric foot on the bottom of your pieces, how to clean up blemishes in your pieces and how throwing thicker opens you up to creating shape during the trimming process. You'll have the chance to play with a variety of trimming tools to see how they affect the end result.
It's highly recommended that you research inspiration before class so that you're ready to execute your vision as soon as you sit at the wheel.
This workshop includes bisque firing both of your finished pieces, which you can keep to continue your makers journey. We'd love to have to back in the studio to glaze them with a day pass or you can save them for our next glazing workshop!
Please wear clothes you’re okay with getting messy and plan to remove all jewelry. Long hair will need to be pulled back and short nails are recommended.
Dabblers are expanding their skills. This may be their second class, but they’re ready to play in the mud and continue building their ceramics knowledge. Learn more about the Maker's Journey at wheelhousecle.com/journey.