Session 5: Closed Forms, Thursday Mornings
Thursday Mornings, 10 am-1 pm
Class Dates: July 24, 31; August 7, 14, 21, 28
Instructor: Liz Paley
Location: Wheel Studio 1
Skill Level: Intermediate + Beyond
By pulling and collaring in the rim of a pot until the form is completely closed, you can create a pillow of air inside your clay; the trapped air provides natural counter-pressure as you push against and refine the form from the outside.
In this class, we'll explore how closed forms can serve as the foundation for a wide range of functional pieces. Forms we’ll tackle include lidded boxes, salt shakers, teapots, ewers, butter dishes, and double-walled bowls. Students will also have the opportunity to experiment with altered or combined forms, and consider the sculptural potential of closed forms as decorative objects.
Thursday Mornings, 10 am-1 pm
Class Dates: July 24, 31; August 7, 14, 21, 28
Instructor: Liz Paley
Location: Wheel Studio 1
Skill Level: Intermediate + Beyond
By pulling and collaring in the rim of a pot until the form is completely closed, you can create a pillow of air inside your clay; the trapped air provides natural counter-pressure as you push against and refine the form from the outside.
In this class, we'll explore how closed forms can serve as the foundation for a wide range of functional pieces. Forms we’ll tackle include lidded boxes, salt shakers, teapots, ewers, butter dishes, and double-walled bowls. Students will also have the opportunity to experiment with altered or combined forms, and consider the sculptural potential of closed forms as decorative objects.
Thursday Mornings, 10 am-1 pm
Class Dates: July 24, 31; August 7, 14, 21, 28
Instructor: Liz Paley
Location: Wheel Studio 1
Skill Level: Intermediate + Beyond
By pulling and collaring in the rim of a pot until the form is completely closed, you can create a pillow of air inside your clay; the trapped air provides natural counter-pressure as you push against and refine the form from the outside.
In this class, we'll explore how closed forms can serve as the foundation for a wide range of functional pieces. Forms we’ll tackle include lidded boxes, salt shakers, teapots, ewers, butter dishes, and double-walled bowls. Students will also have the opportunity to experiment with altered or combined forms, and consider the sculptural potential of closed forms as decorative objects.