Cylinders & Bowls are the foundation for everything we make at the wheel. We learned this in beginner classes.  In those classes we get you started at the wheel, but for many really getting all the clay out of the bottom and up into the walls can take years to master. The truth is that when we are new to clay, it is really hard to retain the lessons that help you to make really good cylinders.  Once you have at least six months under your belt, you have capacity to really go deep on learning some skills that can help you make better pots. On the flip side, if this skill is not refined, we can develop habits that affect our work for years.

During these four hour workshops Robin will cover clay preparation and throwing techniques to help you level up your throwing.  Be prepared to cut your work in half as this workshop is not about leaving with work, but about throwing and analyzing what you can do better.

For the Cylinder Workshop, you will just be throwing, but for the Bowls Workshop, Robin and I decided that learning about foot placement is equally as important as throwing good bowls. We will provide bowls, so you can practice trimming and you don't have to prepare anything for this workshop ahead of time. Be ready to cut everything in half, as cross sections are so very important when learning this skill!