Throwing in Sections with Everett Kinkade Smet — Aug 23 - 24
Learn to throw and join sections to make functional pottery
Learn to throw and join sections to make functional pottery
Learn to throw and join sections to make functional pottery
Dates: August 23, 2025 → August 24, 2025
Times: 9-5 daily with an hour lunch
Level: Intermediate
Workshop Description:
This workshop will allow the intermediate potter who is already confident centering and throwing 3+ pounds of clay to build on their skills to make a variety of sectional forms. We will learn how to make forms like two part vases, pitchers, pedestal bowls, platters and more. We will cover the techniques of throwing larger amounts of clay confidently, designing a two part form, throwing precisely to fit pieces together, and joining sections of multi-part forms. We will cover many different methods of making sectional forms which ultimately result in larger, taller work. This workshop will focus on throwing, and I encourage students to put their emphasis on skill building rather than having a large body of work to keep (I am a huge proponent of reclaiming your clay - practice makes progress!). You will be able to transport your greenware home if that appeals to you. The skills learned in this course will empower students to boldly create sectional work and will be widely applicable beyond the course.
About the Instructor:
Required Materials:
- Various pottery tools including
- wires, needle tool, wooden stick, large wooden rib, rubber ribs, metal ribs, scoring tool, sponges, journal and pencil, towel, apron. Please bring calipers and/or a ruler.
Bring 50 lbs. of your favorite clay, or if students are not able to bring their own clay, they may purchase clay from the MAC.
Optional Materials:
- Bring boxes and foam/ paper to transport pieces home if you would like to save greenware.