XCER1114 Essential Ceramics Techniques: Wheel

Course Description

Ceramics student working at a pottery wheel

This hands-on six-session course is designed to build foundational skills in wheel-throwing. Through hands-on practice and guided instruction, students will learn the core techniques of throwing, trimming, and glazing to create functional ceramic pieces such as bowls, cups, and vases. Each week will build on the last, gradually introducing more complex forms and surface decoration methods. This course is ideal for beginners or those looking to sharpen their skills. By the end of the course, students will have completed multiple ceramic works and gained a solid understanding of the wheel-throwing process. All materials, including clay and glazes, are provided.

Notes:

Firing provided with health and safety measures.
Clay Kits and 25-lbs of clay included with enrollment of this 6-week course.
This course is non-refundable. Once the course has been purchased, no refunds will be granted.
This course does not provide certificate credit.

Course Fee: A $35 course fee is built into the tuition of this course.

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XCER1114 - 001

Extension Spring 2025

Onsite

Available

Essential Ceramics Techniques: Wheel

Workshop

7:00PM to 10:00PM

Feb 24, 2025 to Apr 07, 2025

Schedule and Location

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18.0

Main Campus

Onsite

Tuition non-credit

$415.00

1.8 CEUs

Materials List

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Section Notes

Students must be 18+ years of age to enroll.
No Meeting Date(s): 3/17/25
All times are listed for Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).
Course teaching method: On-Campus
Please refer to our policies page for COVID Safety guidelines and additional campus-specific information on our Policies page.
Course details subject to change. Please check this page regularly to verify information. After registering for a course, visit your student profile page for updates.
This course does not provide certificate credit.
Note: Instructions on how to access course content are sent out in the 24-48 hours before a class begins. If you register for a class less than 24 hours in advance, please reach out to the Extension office at 310-665-6850 or extension@otis.edu. The Extension office is open M-F from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Students who register within 24 hours before the first class meeting may experience a delay in accessing the course.