wheel throwing 101
instructed by amy smoot
In this multi-day workshop, participants will learn the basics of creating pottery on the wheel! Taught by Amy Smoot, this workshop will walk participants through the basics of prepping clay, throwing their piece, trimming, and decorating. Days 1 and 2 will be spent throwing on the wheel, and after one week, day 3 will be spent glazing. Students can expect to create 4-6 finished pieces.
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Clay and glazes are included, and instructor will supply tools. All experience levels are welcome!
let's learn together
Age Range: 18+​
Dates:
-January 22, 23, & 30
-February 19, 20, & 27
-March 19, 20, & 27
-April 16, 17, & 24
Times: 6-8 PM each night
Location: Kentuck's Clay Studio
Tuition: $200; 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 1 participants, and if the class does not meet the minimum, participants will be refunded. This workshop is non-refundable after the registration deadline passes.
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Please email Amy Smoot at asmoot@kentuck.org with any questions.
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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
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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. 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.
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​This workshop is made possible in part by support from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.