Ceramic Wheel Throwing and Surface Techniques

Instructor: Kathy Cady

Dates: Saturdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Ages: 18+

Members: $315

Non-Members: $350

(Registration deadline: February 25)

Description:

This workshop will cover the fundamentals of wheel throwing with an emphasis on individual experimentation and expressive design. Explore surface techniques such as sgraffito, slip trailing, and glaze applications. All levels of experience are welcome to participate in forming artistic creations from our earth's wondrous properties.

Open Studio Time:

Upon approval from the instructor, workshop participants will be granted access to the Ceramics Lab throughout the duration of the workshop. Aside from scheduled workshop hours, the Lab is available for independent use Monday – Friday from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm.

Materials:

Provided by Five Points Arts:

• Glazes

• One 25-pound bag of clay per person. Additional bags of clay may be purchased. 

Provided by participants:

• Clay Starter Tool Kit: a basic set of tools for working with clay, available at most art supply stores and online.

  • Clay Tool Kit from Jerry's Artarama

  • Clay Tool Kit from Amazon

  • Clay Tool Kit from Michaels

• 5-quart bucket

• Towel

• Apron

Instructor Bio:

 Kathy Cady is a native of northwestern Connecticut. She earned her Master’s degree in Art Education and for thirty years has taught ceramics at the high school and college levels. Her ceramic artwork has focused on pit firing techniques inspired by ancient and classical forms. These creations maintain a fluidity and gracefulness that complement the primitive pit firing process. Kathy also creates tile artwork infused with crystals and melted glass which is inspired by geological formations and the wonders of water. Fabricated metal is often used to enhance her pottery and tile creations. Kathy’s current pottery forms incorporate crystals adorning lidded vessels. New works are frequently triggered by a fascination with crystals and her desire to unite the proportion and balance of those minerals within each pottery form and glaze application.

All workshops are held at the Five Points Arts Center, 855 University Drive

Workshops may be cancelled due to low enrollment if a minimum number of participants are not met. Registrants will be notified in advance and a refund or credit will be arranged (see workshop polices below for details).

Workshop Policies: Please review the terms of our workshop policies here