SPRING ADULTS: Wheel Fundamentals (Wednesday afternoon)

BEG/INT/ADV     

Course Description:     
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 handbuilding 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: Sean Lutz
Sean Lutz is a Medford-based Interdisciplinary Ceramicist, Professor and Instructor here at The Umbrella Arts Center. Since graduating from Lesley Art + Design in 2019 he has taught at several art centers in the Greater Boston Area including the New Art Center and the Fuller Craft Museum. He has recently earned his Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Ceramics from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and has exhibited through the... Learn More »
Age range: 
Adult
Students min/max: 
4/12
Duration: 
6 weeks
Day/time: 
Wednesdays, May 6 - June 10, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Dates: 
May 6, 2026
May 13, 2026
May 20, 2026
May 27, 2026
June 3, 2026
June 10, 2026
Location: 
Room 104
Cost: 
$405