Wheel 2: Expanding Throwing Skills

Wheel 2 is the next level of pottery wheel instruction. You will build on your skills through practicing throwing consistent forms and exploring surfaces. Projects will include plate forms, basic lidded pots, and techniques for shaping a variety of vase + bottle forms. You will expand your surface design skills through learning about slip decoration and build on your glaze application knowledge. During this class you will accumulate confidence in you throwing skills and grow your understanding of the ceramic process. Practice time outside of class is strongly suggested to finish class projects. Class fee includes one 25 lb. bag of clay.

Instructors: 
Section A: Jake Goodnight
Section B: Heather Rhymes

Section A: Tuesdays [6 weeks] January 7 – February 18:  6:30pm – 9:30pm [skips February 11]

Section B: Thursdays [6 weeks] February 27 – April 10: 6:30pm – 9:30pm [skips March 13] 

• Skill Level: Intermediate
• Prerequisites: Completion of the Wheel 1 class or an equivalent introductory level wheel class. Students should have basic wheel skills; centering, raising cylinders, forming bowls, and trimming.

Class fees by level:  NC State Students – $105   Public – $170

Class includes a PUNCH CARD and eligibility for a CLASS PASS. Visit the Policies and Procedures page for more information.