Kimball Art Center

Park City, Utah Art Center

Wednesday

Morning Beginner Wheel Throwing Fall Session 1

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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. This is a space dedicated to beginners, 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.

Introduction to Handbuilding Fall Session 1

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This Beginning Handbuilding class introduces students to the fundamental techniques of working with clay using slab, coil, and pinch methods. Designed for newcomers to pottery, the course covers essential skills such as clay preparation, forming, and basic construction techniques. Through hands-on practice and guided instruction students will develop a solid foundation in handbuilding and produce a unique ceramic pieces that reflect their personal style and 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 $25 material fee includes a half 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.

Introduction to Handbuilding Fall Session 2

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This Beginning Handbuilding class introduces students to the fundamental techniques of working with clay using slab, coil, and pinch methods. Designed for newcomers to pottery, the course covers essential skills such as clay preparation, forming, and basic construction techniques. Through hands-on practice and guided instruction students will develop a solid foundation in handbuilding and produce a unique ceramic pieces that reflect their personal style and 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 $25 material fee includes a half 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.

Introduction to Handbuilding Fall Session 3

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This Beginning Handbuilding class introduces students to the fundamental techniques of working with clay using slab, coil, and pinch methods. Designed for newcomers to pottery, the course covers essential skills such as clay preparation, forming, and basic construction techniques. Through hands-on practice and guided instruction students will develop a solid foundation in handbuilding and produce a unique ceramic pieces that reflect their personal style and 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 $25 material fee includes a half 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.

Morning Beginner Wheel Throwing Fall 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. This is a space dedicated to beginners, 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.

Morning Beginner Wheel Throwing Fall Session 3

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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. This is a space dedicated to beginners, 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.