C207 - Trim & Transform: Elevating Wheel Thrown Pottery

Instructor: Josh Sommers

Sharpen your trimming skills in this focused, 4-day ceramic seminar centered on refining wheel-thrown forms. Students will throw and trim multiple vessel types, exploring flat and raised foot designs, as well as advanced techniques for fitting and sculpting lids and handles. The course also introduces inlay decoration and controlled glaze application to highlight design elements. With a strong emphasis on trimming precision, you'll learn how thoughtful base preparation and surface refinement can transform your work.

Pre-Requisite: Ceramics Intermediate* *Participants should be proficient in wheel throwing to maximize learning outcomes.

CLASS MATERIALS All necessary materials for this course are provided by the Artisan Center.

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YOUTH PARTICIPANTS For students ages 14-17 participating in non-youth classes, parents/guardians must complete this waiver and send to Artisan.Center@nwtc.edu before the first day of class. The form may also be completed at the Artisan and Business Center if registering in person.