Wheel Throwing For Teens

Wheel Throwing For Teens

Dates

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Ages

On Thursdays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Dive into the world of clay in this fun and engaging 7-week pottery wheel class designed specifically for teens! Whether you’re a total beginner or have some experience, this class offers a supportive space to learn and grow your wheel-throwing skills.

Students will explore the full process of creating pottery on the wheel—from centering clay and forming basic shapes to trimming, glazing, and finishing their pieces. Along the way, they’ll learn key techniques to make bowls, mugs, and other functional forms, while expressing their own creative style.

Each class includes demonstrations, hands-on practice, and personalized instruction to help students develop confidence and refine their craft. All materials and firing included. Come ready to get your hands dirty and create something amazing!

There will be no Class June 26th

 

Meet Your Instructor

Maggie Burns

Hi! My name is Maggie Burns and I am a ceramics major at Kennesaw State University. I have 5 years of ceramics experience, and I am super excited to teach my first class this summer!

 

 

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If you have any questions, please let us know.

SCHOLARSHIPS

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4-Week Watercolor – Photos of Greece (Part 2)

4-Week Watercolor – Photos of Greece (Part 2)

Dates

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Ages

On Wednesdays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

This class is for those with some experience with watercolor. The instructor went to Greece on vacation and the class will be using her photographs as reference material. The focus will be on simplifying the composition (not recreating the photo), and having fun with watercolor, creating something new. Participants will have one to two finished pieces and gain more confidence with the medium
 

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Supplies List

Palette – any style, white, 

plastic Mason jar, or something to hold water 

Paint: • 

Cool Red – Permanent Alizarin Crimson • 

Warm Red – Cadmium Red Light, Light Red or Vermillion •

 Cool Blue: Ultramarine Blue or Cobalt blue •

 Warm Blue: Thalo Blue  or Prussian blue• 

Warm Yellow: Yellow Ochre or Raw Sienna •

 Cool Yellow: Light Yellow • 

Earths: Sepia, or Burnt Sienna • 

Payne’s grey •

 

Size 10 round watercolor brush 

Size 5 or 6 round watercolor brush 

3/4 or 1 inch Flat wash watercolor brush 

Size 1 or 3 Rigger watercolor brush 

pencil 

Kneaded eraser

At least 10 sheets of watercolor paper: 9×12, can be hot press or cold press, can be in a tablet or a block. Some examples are Canson 9×12 Portrait, Wirebound or Watercolor pad; Arches 9×12 watercolor block, 140 lb.

 

INSTRUCTOR

Holly Payton

 

Holly started painting with oils at age 14. While she worked predominantly in oils for many years, ten years ago, she decided to switch mediums and devote herself to improving her Watercolor skills. Holly is anxious to pass along what she’s learned to those starting out. Holly has a lively and energetic teaching style.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions, please let us know.