Take your throwing to the next level
by Nan Rothwell
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What to expect
In a series of weekly lessons, Nan will focus on wheel-thrown cylindrical forms employing a variety of surface decoration techniques, including faceting, texturing with wiggle-wires, and creating stretch marks with Sodium Silicate. Paying attention to both function and aesthetics, you will expand your skill set by following these clear, close-up and detailed video demonstrations. With direct online access to Nan throughout the course, you will learn to work larger and employ a variety of new surface treatments as you progress through the weekly lessons. Projects will include mugs, vases, two-part pitchers, lidded forms and lamps. Nan will take you through, step by step, just as she does in the classes and workshops she teaches in person. Through our online classroom, Nan will be able to address your specific questions and concerns, both technical and aesthetic. |
Duration of class
6 weeks video classes 10 weeks total viewing Registration
Normal $189 Early bird $179 Class level
Potters who have experience in basic to advanced clay work. |
Take your throwing to the next level by Nan Rothwell Apr 16 - May 24, 2018
Early registration ($179) until Mar 16
Normal registration ($189) until May 4
​Viewing of material until Jun 22
I accept the Registration policy at the bottom of the page and want to register for this class
Normal registration ($189) until May 4
​Viewing of material until Jun 22
I accept the Registration policy at the bottom of the page and want to register for this class
Preview Nan's wheel throwing class
Contents of the course
Week 1
Introduction and overview of the course
Tips for throwing a cylinder
Throwing a bellied mug
Throwing three different mugs
Preparing mugs for handles: fluting and trimming
Pulling and attaching mug handles
Preparing clay and the working area
Making and using tools
Three-pull exercise
Introduction and overview of the course
Tips for throwing a cylinder
Throwing a bellied mug
Throwing three different mugs
Preparing mugs for handles: fluting and trimming
Pulling and attaching mug handles
Preparing clay and the working area
Making and using tools
Three-pull exercise
Week 2
Throwing a tall rounded cylinder
Tall cylinders and wiggle wire
Trimming the tall rounded cylinder
Adding clay to start a two-part pitcher
Add the top of the two-part pitcher
Pull the spout and handle of the two-part pitcher
Trim and decorate lamp
Throwing a tall rounded cylinder
Tall cylinders and wiggle wire
Trimming the tall rounded cylinder
Adding clay to start a two-part pitcher
Add the top of the two-part pitcher
Pull the spout and handle of the two-part pitcher
Trim and decorate lamp
Week 3
Throw oval and square pots
Add bottoms to oval and square pots
Creating texture
Week 4
Lidded jar – inset style
Lidded jar – ginger style
Lidded jar – gallery style
Lidded jar – flange style
Lidded jar - throwing lids
Lidded jar - trimming and fitting lids
Plate with wiggle wire
Throwing closed forms - Ikebana vase
Throwing closed forms – Salterra shaker
Throwing closed forms – Box
Lidded jar – inset style
Lidded jar – ginger style
Lidded jar – gallery style
Lidded jar – flange style
Lidded jar - throwing lids
Lidded jar - trimming and fitting lids
Plate with wiggle wire
Throwing closed forms - Ikebana vase
Throwing closed forms – Salterra shaker
Throwing closed forms – Box
Week 5
Throwing a lamp
Wiring a lamp
Week 6
Wrapping-up
Wheel thrown elephant
Refund policy
What do I need for this e-course?
- You must have consistent access to a computer, iPad or IMac or related technology.
- You must have basic computer knowledge. (Although we will assist you with the viewing of the videos, we cannot teach you how to use a computer).
- No refunding.
- Submitting an online registration indicates your agreement with this policy.