Lynette Barker - Sculpting a Bowl/Vase 101 on a Mini Wheel, No Kiln Needed

INSTRUCTOR: Lynette Barker, Artisan
PROJECT: Sculpting a Bowl/Vase 101 on a Mini Wheel, No Kiln Needed

DATE AND TIME: Offered March 19, 2 pm to 5 pm EDT

 Lynette will teach you the basic skills needed to sculpt clay on a mini wheel. For this class, she will use air-dry clay. No kiln is needed. She uses a mini wheel, but a full-sized potter's wheel can also be used.

The project for this class will be a large (relatively speaking) mixing/serving bowl. Simple, smooth and tiny. The scale will be 1:12, so the finished item will be about 1 inch tall. Variation of style is encouraged. Lynette will implement a sculpting method that does not use very much water, unlike standard throwing. This allows for more precise lines and thin edges on your finished projects. Using less water also speeds drying time and allows for possible painting and sealing of the project within the class time. It is expected that students will complete the project of one or more bowls within the class time of 3 hours. There will be enough clay for at least one bowl, and perhaps more.

Lynette sculpts teapots (that really pour tea!) pitchers with delicate spouts and curlicue handles, many elegant shapes of vases, platters and bowls, and unique sculptures. Later classes will cover more complex subjects, finishes and styles. Materials package will include tools needed and a small amount of air-dry clay to complete current project. A link will be included for purchase of more air-dry clay  

Optional: mini pottery wheel - purchased by instructor and shipped to student. 

Length of Class: 3 hours

Maximum number of students: 8

SKILL LEVEL: All skill levels are welcome

CLASS FEE: $60

GUILD ADMINISTRATIVE FEE: $12 members / $22 non-members

MATERIALS FEE: $20

Optional mini wheel - $35 arrange directly with Lynette