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 a functional piece 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 at least one completed project 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: Saturdays, August 9 – September 13 (no class on August 30 or September 13, firings are scheduled for these dates)
Duration: 6 weeks
Time: 10am-12pm
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 levels
Location: Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art’s Classroom
Workshop Fee: $375 Members/$425 Non-members; practising artist rate application here
Age Group: Adults and teens +16 years old
Materials: All supplies provided.
If you’re interested in joining the class but there are no available spaces, call 299-4000 or email marketing@masterworksbermuda.org.