Pottery Classes Chicago - Adult Potter's Wheel

Adult Potter's Wheel

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ABOUT THIS EVENT

Event Category

Arts & DIY

Note: This is a multi-session event series. By purchasing the event package, you acknowledge that you can attend all event dates included below.

Event Overview

A 4-week course devoted to learning wheel-throwing skills and techniques in a fun and creative studio environment.

Wednesday, Feb 26th 7-9pm
Wednesday, March 5th 7-9pm
Wednesday, March 12th 7-9pm
Wednesday, March 19th 7-9pm

Adult Potter's Wheel class at Bughouse Studio is a thorough introduction to the fundamentals of making wheel-thrown pottery. We will cover every essential step-- from creating a pot, to the trimming and finishing work, creating handles, decorative techniques, and glazing. Each student will finish with a strong knowledge of wheel-throwing basics, a comfortable technique at the wheel, and several finished pieces of their own making including a plate, vase, mug, and bowl.

What to Bring

Bring a shop apron and old bath-sized towel to cover your lap.

Minimum age

All ages welcome

Prerequisites

For adults and adolescents, ages 16 and above.

What's Provided

All materials and firing are included in the class fee.

Cancellation Policy

Location

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MORE ABOUT YOUR HOST

Bughouse Studio

Since 1993, Judy Huppert has been a teaching artist. She received her BFA in Ceramic Art and Print-Making from New York State College of Ceramics (NYSCC) at Alfred University. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, she began getting her hands in clay as a teen, and for 40 years she has been an active artist and instructor. She finds joy and inspiration as a teaching artist in witnessing her students respond to the materials and how it evokes their unique personalities. After college, Judy relocated to Chicago and resides on the northside with her 2 children and husband. Besides her own work as a studio potter and clay sculptor, she also teaches at Bughouse Art Studio in Skokie and at Lill Street Art Center.

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