Burritt on the Mountain
3101 Burritt Dr., Huntsville, AL, United States
As a traditional pottery form, face jugs have a long history, from pre-Columbian America, ancient Greece, and medieval Europe, as well as Africa. The distinctive face jugs of the American south originated in the early 1800s, developed from African art forms, and served multiple purposes from practical (carrying water or other liquids) to spiritual (serving as grave markers) to self-identification. In this class, you will carry on this tradition by creating your own distinctive face vessel using pre-made wheel-thrown mug forms. No prior experience is needed in working with clay. We will have a glazing session on Sunday November 22nd. (If you are unable to attend the glazing session, your instructor can apply the glaze of your choosing.)
Burritt on the Mountain
3101 Burritt Dr., Huntsville, AL, United States
This lovely angel is an intermediate stained glass project. She includes quite a few new construction techniques and tricks. In a window or on a wall, this angel will help make your holidays special.
Burritt on the Mountain
3101 Burritt Dr., Huntsville, AL, United States
This beginner wheel-throwing workshop will cover the basics of shaping clay using an electric pottery wheel. Your instructor will guide you through the essential steps of creating a wheel-thrown vessel. Each student will create one or two pieces to be fired and glazed. Students will return on Sunday, November 22 to glaze their fired pieces. They will be fired one more time and ready for pick-up the following week.
Please keep in mind that throwing on the pottery wheel is a skill that can take many years to master. This is an opportunity to get your hands dirty and see what wheel throwing is all about. This is a great class for someone who has never tried a wheel or for students who have taken our "Test Drive" class and want to progress even more. Participants will have the option to keep one to two of your creations to be fired and glazed.
*There are many variables during the drying and firing process and pieces can crack or even explode. While we make every effort to ensure your work will be a success, these variables make it impossible to guarantee your work will survive but this is the life of a potter.
