Ceramics: Wheel Throwing with Blair Masters

Join Blair Masters for this 6-week ceramics course where you will learn the fundamentals of clay, tools, and techniques of wheel throwing! Ideal for all skill levels looking to start or advance their practice. You'll have the chance to centre, throw, pull walls, trim, create surface design, glaze, and more. Students will take home a new skillset and up to 3 pieces of pottery! We recommend this course even if you've taken similar courses in the past.

Each week will focus on a specific skill:

• Week 1: Introduction to clay and tools. Students will learn to centre and pull walls on the wheel. We'll focus on throwing forms, making cylinders and bowls.
• Week 2: We will trim and finalize our pieces from Week 1 and students can spend the remainder of class on the wheel with the opportunity to throw additional pieces.
• Week 3: Trimming and putting final touches on your work before the bisque firing.
• Week 4: Bisque firing (class doesn't meet)
• Week 5: Glazing and preparing your work for the final glaze firing.
• Week 6: Final firing (class doesn't meet)

By the end of the course, you'll have completed pieces to take home and a foundation in ceramics to continue your creative journey. Come ready to get messy and explore your creativity in a fun, supportive environment!

Dates: Tuesdays, September 15 – October 20 (no class on October 6 or October 20, firings are scheduled for these dates)

Duration: 6 weeks

Time: 11am-1pm

Artist Facilitator: Blair Masters

Class Size: Maximum of 8 participants to ensure individualized attention and a supportive environment.

Age group: Adults and teens aged 16+

Skill level: All skill levels

Location: Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art's Classroom

Workshop Fee: $375 Members/$425 Non-members; application for artists facing financial barriers here; under 18 bursary application here.

Age Group: Adults and teens +16 years old

Materials: All supplies provided.