Ages 16 and up

Each four-week beginner throwing class is inspired by a single work of art or collection of objects on display at the Museum. Students will learn how to prep materials, use basic tools, center clay, throw simple forms and to trim and glaze their pieces.

The inspiration for this class is a Korean 19th-century vase currently on view in our Asian art galleries, which is made of porcelain and painted with a cobalt blue underglaze. Students will learn to throw small vases and use blue underglazes to draw animals and patterns. Clear glaze will be applied by the instructor before the final firing.

Week 1: Intro to pottery

Week 2: Throwing forms

Week 3: Trimming

Week 4: Glazing