Pottery Classes Chicago - BYOB Pottery: Wheelthrowing

BYOB Pottery: Wheelthrowing

with Park West Ceramics

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ABOUT THIS EVENT

Event Category

Arts & DIY

Event Overview

"Pottery wheels keep on turnin', proud mary keep on burnin', rollin', rollin', rollin' on the wheel."

We can't say for certain, but we imagine Tina Turner's famous song would've gone a little something like this had she not been too busy being famous to Dabble in clay.

This BYOB Pottery Class is an introduction to the fundamentals of wheelthrowing. We'll learn what wheelthrowing is (using mechanical wheels to open, raise and sculpt clay walls) and receive thorough instruction through both teacher demonstrations and hands-on practice.

Then we'll get to work rolling up our sleeves and creating a piece of our own, which will be available for pick up 2 weeks after the class. End the evening with a lesson in cover glazing, surface treatment and finishing & firing, and walk away feeling inspired to substitute pottery jargon into your own favorite karaoke songs.

Minimum age

All ages welcome

Prerequisites

None

Cancellation Policy

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Park West Ceramics

David Norinsky is the owner of Park West Ceramics.

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EXPERIENCE REVIEWS

Jacqueline G.
Reviewed on 01/07/13

Loved that we were given opportunity to play around, experiment, mess up, and try again. It was also great that we're able to keep our finished product. I think it would have been more efficient and we would have learned more if there were two instructors, as David seemed a little stretched thin working both rooms and helping all of us, but he was super helpful and patient, so it was overall a great experience!

Loved that we were given opportunity to play around, experiment, mess up, and try again. It was also great that we're able to keep our finished product. I think it would have been more efficient and we would have learned more if there were two instructors, as David seemed a little stretched thin working both rooms and helping all of us, but he was super helpful and patient, so it was overall a great experience!
Daniel Y.
Reviewed on 01/05/13

Great fun, the wheelthrowing was quite a soothing activity to learn. Managed to make 2 bowls, and I'm considering doing more classes at the studio! Dave was a great teacher.

Great fun, the wheelthrowing was quite a soothing activity to learn. Managed to make 2 bowls, and I'm considering doing more classes at the studio! Dave was a great teacher.
Hilary C.
Reviewed on 01/04/13

The instructor did a really good job of breaking down something that generally takes multiple sessions to learn. His method of teaching was very slow and concise, and there was still plenty of time for all of us to experiment at the wheel. There were a lot of people in the class and sometimes we had to wait for assistance if we couldn't remember the next step, but I spent this time observing him and what others were doing as part of the overall learning experience. It was also a fun group of nice people. This is definitely a great way to try it out so you know if you are interested in taking a series of classes.

The instructor did a really good job of breaking down something that generally takes multiple sessions to learn. His method of teaching was very slow and concise, and there was still plenty of time for all of us to experiment at the wheel. There were a lot of people in the class and sometimes we had to wait for assistance if we couldn't remember the next step, but I spent this time observing him and what others were doing as part of the overall learning experience. It was also a fun group of nice people. This is definitely a great way to try it out so you know if you are interested in taking a series of classes.