SPRING ADULTS: Wheel Fundamentals (Monday mornings) - WAITLIST ONLY

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This course is designed for those who would like to gain a basic understanding of the fundamentals of wheel throwing as well as for those with experience who want to build new skills and strengthen their throwing technique. This class will cover many technical and aesthetic concerns of working with clay. Demonstrations and projects will be made accessible for new students and scalable for those with more experience. Beginners will be introduced to clay by learning the fundamentals of working on a potter’s wheel and the basics of hand-building techniques. For students with experience in the basics of wheel throwing, more specific projects and challenges will be offered as will the option to develop projects independently. This class is suitable for all students.

Please note: If this registration is sold out please email zachary@theumbrellaarts.org to be placed on a waitlist.

Instructor: Kyle Johns
Widely exhibited and published artist and teacher, Kyle Johns is the new Ceramics Artist-in-Residence at The Umbrella Arts Center. With an MFA from Ohio University, Kyle has been a resident at Red Lodge Clay Center, The Interdisciplinary Ceramics Research Center, The Archie Bray Foundation, and The International Ceramics Center in Kecskemet, Hungary. He has taught at Kansas State University, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, and the... Learn More »
Age range: 
Adult
Students min/max: 
4/12
Duration: 
10 weeks
Day/time: 
Monday, April 8 - June 24, 10:00am - 1:00pm (no class 4/15, 5/27)
Dates: 
April 8, 2024
April 22, 2024
April 29, 2024
May 6, 2024
May 13, 2024
May 20, 2024
June 3, 2024
June 10, 2024
June 17, 2024
June 24, 2024
Location: 
Room 104
Cost: 
$575