UPCOMING CLASSES

REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY,  DECEMBER 1ST @ 5PM

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• INTERMEDIATE WHEEL THROWING

  • Instructor: Suzanne Fling

  • TUESDAYS 9A.M. - 11:30A.M.

  • JANUARY 6 - FEBRUARY 10

  • $210

  • 6 week session

  • Includes up to 5 hours of lab time each week

  • Includes one 25lb bag of clay. 
     

Take your pots to the next level! We’ll explore advanced techniques for creating a variety of vase and bowl shapes, including elegant curves and intricate forms. You’ll learn to strategically plan your approach, master wheel speed, and manage clay thickness while crafting larger pieces. Key topics include collaring, advanced shaping, trimming methods, creative piercing, and stacking techniques to achieve impressive heights or unique forms like moon jars. This class will focus on creating taller cylinders and making tall 'stacked' pieces. To help with improvement, pieces on the wheel will often be cut in half to inspect the walls  

 

Along with some skills on making our pots bigger and better, we will also be taking the time to focus on surfaces! We will talk about slips, underglazes, washes, sodium silicate and other methods of glazing. Bring your ideas and challenges for personalized guidance from our instructor. 

 

Prerequisite: Comfortable throwing a 2-pound cylinder

Tools Needed: Throwing Tool Kit (Add to cart when registering)

 

INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHY: Suzanne Fling, Co-Owner of Flingin Pots with her husband, holds a Masters in Education and has been teaching ceramics for 20+ years. You can find more info about Suzanne and Flingin Pots on their website www.flinginpots.com

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• Wheel Throwing for Beginners & Advanced Students

  • Instructor: TESSA MARQUARDT-BURRELL

  • TUESDAYS 6P.M. - 8:30P.M.   

  • JANUARY 6 - FEBRUARY 24

  • $275

  • 8 week session

  • Includes up to 5 hours of lab time each week

  • Includes one 25lb bag of clay. 
     

CLASS DESCRIPTION: Beginning students will learn fundamentals of wheel throwing, such as wedging, centering, throwing, trimming & glazing. Returning students will work on advancing their skills. Make sure to dress to get muddy, bring a hair tie, and leave rings at home!

 

Prerequisite: None.

Tools Needed: Throwing Tool Kit (Add to cart when registering)

 

INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHY: Tessa was introduced to wheel throwing as a teenager and joined Northern Colorado Potter’s Guild shortly after. She has now been a member for 10 years. Over that time she has developed an art style that gravitates towards geometric forms and high contrast glazes. Tessa looks forward to creating a positive, fun space while helping students make their best forms with ease by focusing on the techniques used while throwing.

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• Wheel Throwing all Levels

  • Instructor: Chris Wolff

  • THURSDAY 9A.M. - 11:30A.M.

  • JANUARY 8 - FEBRUARY 26

  • $275

  • 8 week session

  • Includes up to 5 hours of lab time each week

  • Includes one 25lb bag of clay. 
     

CLASS DESCRIPTION: Less experienced students will learn fundamentals, such as centering, throwing, trimming & glazing. Intermediate/Advanced students will continue to develop their acquired skills and begin to refine their work. Techniques may include such things as creating lidded forms, altering forms, and more.

 

Prerequisite: Some throwing experience is recommended, as this is a self-paced class.

Tools Needed: Throwing Tool Kit (Add to cart when registering)

 

INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHY: With a total of 34 years of experience teaching pottery, Chris Wolff has been teaching at the guild since 2011. He has a Masters of Arts degree from the University of Northern Colorado and has been recognized with numerous in-state and national art show awards. Chris's pottery has been represented in over 80 art galleries across the country and can currently be viewed at Trimble Court Artisans in Old Town, Fort Collins.

 

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• Wheel Throwing for Beginners & Advanced Students

  • Instructor: TESSA MARQUARDT-BURRELL

  • THURSDAYS 6P.M. - 8:30P.M.   

  • JANUARY 8 - FEBRUARY 26

  • $275

  • 8 week session

  • Includes up to 5 hours of lab time each week

  • Includes one 25lb bag of clay. 
     

CLASS DESCRIPTION: Beginning students will learn fundamentals of wheel throwing, such as wedging, centering, throwing, trimming & glazing. Returning students will work on advancing their skills. Make sure to dress to get muddy, bring a hair tie, and leave rings at home!

 

Prerequisite: None.

Tools Needed: Throwing Tool Kit (Add to cart when registering)

 

INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHY: Tessa was introduced to wheel throwing as a teenager and joined Northern Colorado Potter’s Guild shortly after. She has now been a member for 10 years. Over that time she has developed an art style that gravitates towards geometric forms and high contrast glazes. Tessa looks forward to creating a positive, fun space while helping students make their best forms with ease by focusing on the techniques used while throwing.

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