Level 2 Intermediate Pottery:
Not quite a beginner, not quite advanced? You’re in the right place.
Who is this class for?
- This 5 week course is perfect for potters who can centre at least 1 lb of clay
- For students who want to refine their technique and focus on making more intentional or cohesive work
- Students will practice with greater control and begin exploring more complex forms like pouring vessels, lidded pieces, and taller shapes.
- Your instructor will meet you where you’re at, offering guidance based on your goals and helping you strengthen your skills.
DATES:
What to Expect:
Week 1: Introduction & Throwing
In this Level 2 class, your instructor will help you branch out into the world of throwing and will gauge interest and goals from students to personalize instruction.
Week 2: Trimming
Refine your leather-hard pieces and add finishing touches using professional trimming tools.
Week 3: Throwing
Continue throwing on the wheel and try new techniques to advance your skills or focus on consistency.
Week 4: Trimming
Your final wheel class to trim and perfect your forms.
Week Off
Rest those hands! Your work will be dried and bisque-fired by our staff.
Week 5: Glazing
The fun part! Choose from our in-house glazes and experiment with colour and design.
What's Included?
- Clay
- Access to tools and underglaze paints
- Aprons (or bring your own!)
- Guidance from our Instructor
- Bisque and glaze firing (done by Amaranth staff)
- A variety of our Studio's food safe glazes
- Pieces are ready for pickup in approximately 2-3 weeks
Other Information:
-
- Sign up online, over the phone or by visiting the studio.
- A total of 9 spots available
- Day of: Dress for mess! We recommend wearing clothes you can get muddy in.
- Trim your nails and tie back your hair- trust us, you'll thank us later.
- Arrive 5-10 minutes early. We promise we're friendly and there's lots to see in our studio! You may even be welcomed in by our sweet furry greeters- Boo & Frankie.
- Cleanup is a shared activity. Everyone helps clean their workspace :)!
Picking up your Pottery:
- We will email students when the pieces are ready for pick up and post it online, here: 'Are my Pots Ready?'
- Due to limited space in our studio, your pieces will be put up for adoption 1 month after they're ready for pick-up. Contact us if you would like to inquire about shipping.
Want extra practice? Check out our Open Studio options to keep throwing between classes. Students get 50% off Open Studio 10 packs!
Please check out our Class Policies below and learn how to clean your wheel like a pro: Watch this video.
If you have questions about this class please do not hesitate to reach out.
Level 2 Intermediate Pottery:
Not quite a beginner, not quite advanced? You’re in the right place.
Who is this class for?
- This 5 week course is perfect for potters who can centre at least 1 lb of clay
- For students who want to refine their technique and focus on making more intentional or cohesive work
- Students will practice with greater control and begin exploring more complex forms like pouring vessels, lidded pieces, and taller shapes.
- Your instructor will meet you where you’re at, offering guidance based on your goals and helping you strengthen your skills.
DATES:
What to Expect:
Week 1: Introduction & Throwing
In this Level 2 class, your instructor will help you branch out into the world of throwing and will gauge interest and goals from students to personalize instruction.
Week 2: Trimming
Refine your leather-hard pieces and add finishing touches using professional trimming tools.
Week 3: Throwing
Continue throwing on the wheel and try new techniques to advance your skills or focus on consistency.
Week 4: Trimming
Your final wheel class to trim and perfect your forms.
Week Off
Rest those hands! Your work will be dried and bisque-fired by our staff.
Week 5: Glazing
The fun part! Choose from our in-house glazes and experiment with colour and design.
What's Included?
- Clay
- Access to tools and underglaze paints
- Aprons (or bring your own!)
- Guidance from our Instructor
- Bisque and glaze firing (done by Amaranth staff)
- A variety of our Studio's food safe glazes
- Pieces are ready for pickup in approximately 2-3 weeks
Other Information:
-
- Sign up online, over the phone or by visiting the studio.
- A total of 9 spots available
- Day of: Dress for mess! We recommend wearing clothes you can get muddy in.
- Trim your nails and tie back your hair- trust us, you'll thank us later.
- Arrive 5-10 minutes early. We promise we're friendly and there's lots to see in our studio! You may even be welcomed in by our sweet furry greeters- Boo & Frankie.
- Cleanup is a shared activity. Everyone helps clean their workspace :)!
Picking up your Pottery:
- We will email students when the pieces are ready for pick up and post it online, here: 'Are my Pots Ready?'
- Due to limited space in our studio, your pieces will be put up for adoption 1 month after they're ready for pick-up. Contact us if you would like to inquire about shipping.
Want extra practice? Check out our Open Studio options to keep throwing between classes. Students get 50% off Open Studio 10 packs!
Please check out our Class Policies below and learn how to clean your wheel like a pro: Watch this video.
If you have questions about this class please do not hesitate to reach out.