wheel throwing 101

instructed by amy smoot

In this multi-day beginners class, participants will learn the basics of creating pottery on the wheel! Taught by Amy Smoot, this class will walk participants through the basics of prepping clay, throwing their piece, and glazing their work. Students can expect to create 4-6 finished pieces.

Days 1 and 2 are consecutive on Monday and Tuesday, and will be spent throwing on the wheel. Day three is the following Thursday and will be spent glazing. The gap is to allow for drying and bisque firing of work made on days 1 and 2. Class is held from 6-8pm each day.

Clay, glazes, firings included in tuition. Tools provided. There is a minimum of 2 students for this class, and a maximum of 6 participants. No refunds will be given once registration closes.

let's learn together

Age Range: 18+

Dates:

- January 19, 20, & 29

-February 9, 10, & 19

- March 16, 17, & 26

Times: 6-8 PM each night

Location: Kentuck's Clay Studio

Tuition: $180; All supplies included

Secure your spot in the class today!

You must be 18+ to attend. Space is limited to 6 attendees. The minimum for this class is 2 participants, and if the class does not meet the minimum, participants will be refunded. This workshop is non-refundable starting 7 days prior to class.

Please email Amy Smoot at asmoot@kentuck.org with any questions.

Kentuck workshops are non-refundable after the registration closes. If you would like to cancel before the deadline passes, please email asmoot@kentuck.org or call 205-758-1257. If the class does not meet the minimum by the registration deadline & the workshop is cancelled, participants will be refunded their registration fees.

meet the instructor: amy smoot

Amy Smoot is from Carrollton, GA and currently resides in Tuscaloosa, AL. She received her BFA in ceramics from the University of West Georgia in 2015. While there, she was studio technician and research assistant in the ceramics area. In 2019 she received her MFA from The University of Alabama where she first began teaching ceramics as a graduate assistant and then as an adjunct instructor. Her practice consists of all types of ceramics techniques including mold-making, slip-casting, hand building, and wheel thrown pottery. Amy began teaching for Kentuck in 2021 and joined Kentuck's staff as Clay Studio Manager in 2023.