- Date 6-8:30 p.m., Tuesdays, July 11-August 29
- Cost $225
- Location The Studios | Lynda and Chuck Nelson Wheel Throwing Studio and Kim and Steve Bruno Hand Building Studio
- Instructor / Presenter Liz Parham
- Age Requirements 18+
- Contact studioschool@okcontemp.org
Prerequisites: Beginners welcome, no experience necessary.
Learn to create sculptural forms and functional vessels like mugs, plates and bowls. This course introduces the two main techniques of ceramic arts: hand building and wheel throwing. We begin with a focus on hand building skills, such as pinching, coiling and slab building. In the second half of class, you’ll learn how to use the potter’s wheel. The class also touches on the science and art of slips, glazes and textures as well as historic and contemporary ceramic artists.
If you need a ceramics tool-kit you can purchase it ($32) on the first day. You'll also need to purchase a 25 lb bag of clay on the first day. The cost of clay ranges from $17-21 per 25 lb bag.
Have fun, create functional art and remind your fingers they can do more than scroll.
You can find the syllabus here.
Open Studio time is included with registration. Open Studio allows currently enrolled students to work on their projects in Oklahoma Contemporary’s studios outside of class meetings. Availability varies weekly, and times are posted outside each studio.
