6-Week Program:
Advanced Wheel
Developing Personal Aesthetic and Form

This comprehensive six-week program refines students’ existing technical skills in clay to develop their aesthetic and vision into a tangible body of work. Through one-on-one private instruction, students can expect to refine throwing skills and to mature their personal aesthetic. Because this course is focused on students’ attention to detail, students are required to have a solid understanding of the ceramic process, i.e. ability to center 2+ lbs with ease, maintain consistency within their forms, and effectively trim their work.

The course outlined below should be considered a guideline for the six weeks. Upon class orientation, Katherine will further tailor the structured syllabus to fulfill the needs and desires of each individual student. Students can expect to develop their own personal aesthetic through a deep consideration of self and an exploration of influences and inspiration.


Basic Schedule  

Week One: Orientation, studio tour, introductions, discuss vision and inspiration. Begin wheelwork.

Week Two: Discussion of reading material, further wheel-throwing and form instruction.

Week Three: Discussion of reading material, detailed trimming & finessing forms.

Week Four: Wheel throwing instruction: Intentional throwing visualizing a piece and throwing.

Week Five: Detailed trimming and finessing forms, handling & altering pieces, Preparation for Bisque firing

Week Six: Glazing pieces

To Come Prepared

  • Advanced students are requested to keep a creative notebook or journal of some sort. What it contains is up to the individual but it must foster creative inspiration.

  • You’re playing in the mud! Dress for the occasion. 

  • Arrive 5-10 minutes early and allow time to clean up your workspace at the end of the lesson.

  • Optional items to bring: Apron, hand towel, hair rubberband (for those with long hair) 

  • It may take 4-8 weeks for work to be fired.


Pricing  

$680, includes a $130 deposit for materials

Included

  • 6-week course, 90 minute classes 

  • One-on-one private instruction 

  • Up to 25 lbs of clay 

  • Reading Material: TBD based on the needs of each student 

  • Basic pottery tools 

  • Dust mask 

  • Access to studio equipment 

  • Glaze materials and tools 

  • Bisque and glaze firings 

  • Several completed handmade pieces

Policies 

Application and Registration
Each student is required to apply. A response will be sent within 3-5 business days. Upon acceptance, a deposit and a signed waiver will reserve your spot in the class. .  

Payment
Cash, checks (made payable to Katherine Hanks Studio), and any major credit card are accepted. A $130 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required upon acceptance into the course and the tuition is due by the start date of the program. 

Cancellation
Notification of cancellation will be made by phone at least 72 hours prior to the start of the class, at which time students will be offered the option of rescheduling a class within the 6-week timeframe. Students are allowed one make-up day per 6-week session. 

Refunds
No refunds or credits of any payment will be granted. 

Acceptance
Students must be at least 14 years old to participate in this course and all applicants will be required to sign a waiver.  

Please Note
Safely moving work through the entire ceramic process is of utmost importance so that students are able to take home each of their creations. That said, accidents happen and are often unavoidable. Katherine Hanks Studio is not responsible for damaged or broken pieces due to drying, firing, or other process-related mishaps.