Lidded Jars: Wheel Throwing Workshop

$175.00

Led by Melanie Tuck of Hummingbird_Pottery

Dates & Times: June 11 5:30-830 and June 13 9-12

Expand your wheel throwing skills in this hands-on two-day workshop focused on creating beautiful lidded jars. Designed for intermediate potters, this class explores form, function, and finishing techniques while working with larger amounts of clay (3-6 lbs).

During two 3-hour sessions, participants will create 2–3 lidded jars ranging from 3–6 lbs each. On day one, we’ll focus on throwing the jar forms and matching lids, with an emphasis on proportion, fit, and gallery construction. Day two will be dedicated to trimming, refining, adding knobs and handles, and exploring surface alterations to give each piece a unique finished character.

This workshop is perfect for potters wanting to improve precision, lid fitting, and larger form throwing techniques.

What You’ll Learn

Throwing 1 part larger vessel forms on the wheel

Creating well-fitted lids and galleries

Techniques for trimming and refining forms

Making and attaching knobs.

Surface alteration and finishing techniques

Managing timing and moisture for the two parts.

Workshop Details

Format: 2-day workshop

Duration: 3 hours per session

Projects: 2–3 lidded jars

Clay Used: Approximately 3–6 lbs per vessel - students must provide their own clay for class

Skill Level

Participants must already be comfortable centering and throwing 3–4 lbs of clay proficiently. This is not a beginner class.

Challenge your precision and creativity while making functional ceramic pieces that are both practical and beautifully crafted.

NOTE: Minimum 3 participants required to run the class

****SIGN UP EARLY SPACE IS LIMITED****

Led by Melanie Tuck of Hummingbird_Pottery

Dates & Times: June 11 5:30-830 and June 13 9-12

Expand your wheel throwing skills in this hands-on two-day workshop focused on creating beautiful lidded jars. Designed for intermediate potters, this class explores form, function, and finishing techniques while working with larger amounts of clay (3-6 lbs).

During two 3-hour sessions, participants will create 2–3 lidded jars ranging from 3–6 lbs each. On day one, we’ll focus on throwing the jar forms and matching lids, with an emphasis on proportion, fit, and gallery construction. Day two will be dedicated to trimming, refining, adding knobs and handles, and exploring surface alterations to give each piece a unique finished character.

This workshop is perfect for potters wanting to improve precision, lid fitting, and larger form throwing techniques.

What You’ll Learn

Throwing 1 part larger vessel forms on the wheel

Creating well-fitted lids and galleries

Techniques for trimming and refining forms

Making and attaching knobs.

Surface alteration and finishing techniques

Managing timing and moisture for the two parts.

Workshop Details

Format: 2-day workshop

Duration: 3 hours per session

Projects: 2–3 lidded jars

Clay Used: Approximately 3–6 lbs per vessel - students must provide their own clay for class

Skill Level

Participants must already be comfortable centering and throwing 3–4 lbs of clay proficiently. This is not a beginner class.

Challenge your precision and creativity while making functional ceramic pieces that are both practical and beautifully crafted.

NOTE: Minimum 3 participants required to run the class

****SIGN UP EARLY SPACE IS LIMITED****