4 Week Going Big Class (Tier 2)

The goal of Going Big is to learn to throw larger pieces of clay, add large coils, or join pieces to get bigger pots. You can choose to make functional or sculptural pieces in this fun class! We will be challenging your thinking processes in the class. Sketchbooks are required for this class. This can be printer paper stapled together. We want you pre-thinking your designs and trying out different options without having to fully making the pot. We want you to be intentional. Week one: Discuss methods of throwing more clay. Challenge yourself to add multiple extra pounds in each pot, whether a bowl or cylinder.Week two: We'll learn to throw bigger by combining multiple pots together. Come to class with 2 cylinders the same diameter. Should be soft leather hard/leather hard and slightly thicker than normal.Week three: We'll learn to go bigger by using the coiling method to add clay. Come to class with a large, soft leather hard pot.Week four: Greenware critique, fix any suggested altera