Bring a towel to first pottery class tonight ( 5 PM Thursday, Sep. 16 )

Hi Folks,

Here's what we'll be doing for the first pottery class tonight (Sep. 16 at 5pm):

• Waivers and name tags
• What we'll be making: Bowls, mugs and bud vases
• Get clay and rent a locker
• Wedging and kneading demo and practice
• Centering demo and practice
• Practice session sign-up

Also, if you can, please bring a small towel with you to class.

Here are some resources that might help get you going. Please take a look before class if you get a chance:

Wedging your clay

Step-by-step instructions with photos of potter Michael Wendt wedging clay using the stack-and-slam method. (Wedging mixes the clay to eliminate lumps and unevenness)

Two ways to knead your clay

Video of potter Dorian Beaulieu kneading clay using two different methods. (Kneading eliminates air pockets in the clay).


Tips on centering
Video of English potter Simon Leach on how to center your clay

demo notes: wedging
Step-by-step notes on how to wedge and knead your clay (Adobe PDF).

Here's a video of potter Simon Leach making a bowl from beginning to end:
SIMON LEACH - Close up - GP bowl !!

See you tonight!
Jay