Classes
Introduction to the Wheel (E)
Learn to throw clay on a potter’s wheel. We’ll cover the foundations of wheel work, including wedging and centering clay and forming cylinders, cups and bowls. Basic glazing information will help you finish your final forms.
Special Notes
- You will receive 25 pounds of clay; additional clay is available for purchase.
Please bring a towel and a set of basic clay tools if you have them.
Accessibility notes: Many artmaking processes require the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time, fine motor skills/finger dexterity, repetitive motions, vision, and some amount of physical strength. VisArts values making classes accessible to everyone, and is always happy to work with students to make accommodations when possible. Please reach out to [email protected] with specific questions related to accessibility or accommodations.
Wheel-throwing requires some hand, arm and back strength, and the ability to lift 25lbs of clay. VisArts has standing wheels and wheelchair accessible wheels available - please let us know in advance if you need one of these options so we can make sure your studio is equipped.
Paid studio access is available through our Studio Access Program. Please visit visarts.org for more information.
Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible.
Materials List
All materials are provided. There is no materials list for this class.
About the Instructor
Robert Chamberlin
Robert Chamberlin is an American artist based in Atlanta, GA. Over the past 15 years, since receiving his MFA from Tufts & School of the Museum of Fine Art Boston Chamberlin has been deeply entrenched in the exploration of western and personal desire through his exploration of porcelain. During that time he has shown at Pulse Miami, Volta NY, Spring Break. Chamberlin is represented by Marcia Wood Gallery in Atlanta. Chamberlin’s work has been exhibited throughout the US and been published in Luxe interiors and design magazine, The Boston Globe, Burnaway. Robert has been awarded an Idea Capital Grant, Hughley Fellow, Peter S Reed Individual artist grant, SMFA traveling scholars among other awards.
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