Constructing & Carving Clay for Wheel Throwers
Spring Class | Registration opens Wednesday, February 4, 2026 12:01 AM EST
Throwing students will build a foundation for experimenting and learning the many techniques of moving clay. Alter your thrown pieces by carving to create sculptural work and provide interesting surface treatments on functional ware. Techniques for many options will be explored.
Schedule Notes:
The Community Arts Center will be closed for Spring Break from 3/29/26-4/5/26. Class will not meet on 4/2/2026.
- Clay is not included in lab fee. Creek Clay can be purchased with registration.
All other clay bodies must be purchased through the office on first day of class or as needed. Purchase can be made via email, by phone and/or in person during office hours. Please note specific clay body when placing order. Porcelain clay bodies (257 and 437) are priced at $60 per unit. Non-porcelain clay bodies are priced at $35 per unit. Present receipt to instructor before collecting clay.
Please note: Students who wish to fire work in the soda kiln and are currently registered in a class that is not soda kiln specific can do so for an additional $20 fee/semester. Only available to students who have previously taken a soda specific class or workshop at CAC.
- Bring a 2 - 2 1/2 gallon bucket, towel and please bring basic clay tools, available for purchase at the CAC.