Wheel Throwing

For students who wish to learn this specific technique. In this course they will learn to design and then throw ceramic objects of a variety of sizes and shapes.

Program

-The chemistry and physics of ceramic materials

• types of clay and their origin
• classification of clay bodies

-Wheel throwing techniques

• problems
• practical exercises
• throwing a cylinder
• throwing wide forms
• throwing a plate
• throwing and hand-finishing various objects
• techniques for applying handles
• specific decoration methods applicable to the wheel throwing technique

duration of the course: four months

frequency: weekly

length of each lesson: three hours

cost: 600.00 € (150.00 a month) including materials and firing

teacher: Daniela Vacca

hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 15,00 to 21,00

Tuesday and Thursday from 10,00 to 14,00