FALL ADULTS: Wheel Fundamentals (Wednesday afternoons)

BEG/INT/ADV     

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 skill levels.

Instructor: Alex Hogan Kosciak
With decades of experience in ceramics and counseling psychology Alex brings an open and thoughtful perspective to teaching and creating art. She has taught ceramics to both children and adults in a variety of settings from public schools to community art centers and summer camps to private studios. Alex received her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan where she majored in fine art and psychology followed by a graduate degree... Learn More »
Age range: 
Adult
Students min/max: 
4/12
Duration: 
10 weeks
Day/time: 
Wednesdays, September 16 - December 2, 2:00pm - 5:00pm (no class 11/11, 11/25)
Dates: 
September 16, 2026
September 23, 2026
September 30, 2026
October 7, 2026
October 14, 2026
October 21, 2026
October 28, 2026
November 4, 2026
November 18, 2026
December 2, 2026
Location: 
Room 104
Cost: 
$605