Kimball Art Center

Park City, Utah Art Center

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Beginner Wheel Throwing Session 2

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This six-week course introduces students to the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel, covering essential techniques, trimming, and glazing applications. Designed for beginners, this class ensures a tailored learning experience to meet their specific needs. A series of skill-building practices will introduce you to the joys of working with clay on the wheel. The basic skills of wheel-thrown pottery will be taught through step-by-step instruction in clay preparation, throwing on the wheel, trimming, handles, and the firing process. Students will learn how to throw a cylinder, cup, and bowls. We emphasize this class structure to provide beginner students with focused instruction, making the most of the invaluable learning opportunities offered by our qualified instructors. If you’ve taken this course more than three times, we ask that you enroll in one of our more intermediate or advanced classes. 

Note on firing: All work will be fired and ready for pick up in the Kimball Art Center 7-14 days after your class. We do not ship class work. If artwork is not picked up after 60 days it will be recycled. *Since artwork may look different after firing, make your pottery or sculpture recognizable by carving a signature into your piece. 

The $50 material fee includes a bag of clay, with options including Rods Bod, Death Valley, and Stoney White. Porcelain is not included. Students wishing to use porcelain can get their material fee refunded and purchase porcelain separately at the front desk.

 

Handbuilding Concepts Session 2

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This six-week session provides artists with the opportunity to design, form, and complete a hand-building project using slab, coil, or pinch construction methods. Students will explore surface and glazing techniques tailored to enhance their project, allowing for true freedom in form. Participants will acquire the skills needed to create both functional and sculptural vessels, incorporating carved patterns, attached elements, underglazes, and glazes to decorate their hand-built pieces. By the end of the course, students will have crafted distinctive ceramic art pieces that showcase their creativity.

Note on firing: All work will be fired and ready for pick up in the Kimball Art Center 7-14 days after your class. We do not ship class work. If artwork is not picked up after 60 days it will be recycled. *Since artwork may look different after firing, make your pottery or sculpture recognizable by carving a signature into your piece. 

The $50 material fee includes a bag of clay, with options including Rods Bod, Death Valley, and Stoney White. Porcelain is not included. Students wishing to use porcelain can get their material fee refunded and purchase porcelain separately at the front desk.

Intermediate Wheel Throwing Session 2

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Our Intermediate Wheel Throwing class is designed for students with a foundational understanding of wheel-throwing who are ready to advance their skills. This weekly course delves into more complex techniques, refining throwing methods, and exploring decorative elements. Students will enhance their proficiency through various projects. Each session combines demonstrations, hands-on practice, and personalized feedback from our experienced instructor, fostering a supportive and creative learning environment to help students elevate their pottery skills. This class is not intended for beginner potters. Please check our calendar to find a more appropriate course.

Note on firing: All work will be fired and ready for pick up in the Kimball Art Center 7-14 days after your class. We do not ship class work. If artwork is not picked up after 60 days it will be recycled. *Since artwork may look different after firing, make your pottery or sculpture recognizable by carving a signature into your piece. 

The $50 material fee includes a bag of clay, with options including Rods Bod, Death Valley, and Stoney White. Porcelain is not included. Students wishing to use porcelain can get their material fee refunded and purchase porcelain separately at the front desk.

Beaded Heart Workshop- 1 Day

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This amazing mosaicking technique enables you to create playful mosaics with small beads, tokens, jewelry and anything else your heart desires. It is also a great addition to other mosaic skills, giving you so many options on your creative journey. I will have everything you need for a day of artful learning. We will use special metal (nickel silver) hand and heart substrates designed just for this class. You will love this new art form and art piece! You can also use this technique to bead of bottles, belt buckles, boots, bunnies and just about anything else. Come join us for a day of new techniques and creativity.

 

 

Throwing Large Forms on the Wheel (2 days)

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Learn how to throw large forms on the wheel in this two day workshop with Tom Caswell! Practice centering large amounts of clay, combining separate pieces to make one large form.

This class is best suited for ceramic artists who are comfortable on the wheel and want to take their skills to the next level.

Artwork will be fired by our dedicated clay studio staff.

Please note that the firing process takes 7-14 days, and your finished pieces will be available for pick-up only; shipping is not offered for class creations. Remember to collect your masterpiece within 60 days to avoid recycling.

 

 

 

Wheel Thrown Plates and Platters Workshop

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Learn how to throw plates and large platters on the wheel with Tom Caswell. Plates serve as a versatile canvas, allowing potters to unleash their creativity through imaginative designs and decorations.  Tricks will be shared to prevent the most common errors such as “S” cracks and warping.  In this class, we will be using porcelain! If you are new to using porcelain, this workshop is perfect for you to give it a try!

This class is best suited for ceramic artists who are comfortable on the wheel and want to take their skills to the next level.  Plan on returning the following Saturday, June 28th, during our open studio time, to finish your pieces (trimming or glazing). Tom will be there all day to be guiding you and answer questions.

Artwork will be fired by our dedicated clay studio staff.

Please note that the firing process takes 7-14 days, and your finished pieces will be available for pick-up only; shipping is not offered for class creations. Remember to collect your masterpiece within 60 days to avoid recycling.