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Wheel Workshop with Nicholai from BuschKraft

Day 1: September 12, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

  • 1 to 3 hours of throwing time

  • Students are expected to make 6 pieces

  • Learn spiral wedging

  • Learn to throw off the hump and cut pieces off the hump

  • Produce 2-3 cups, 1-2 bowls, 1 vase or taller vessel

September 12 & 13

Day 2: September 13, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

  • 4 to 6 hours of trimming, carving, and decoration

  • Learn to tap center

  • Learn to stick piece to wheel head with slip for trimming

  • Learn new trimming techniques and creating a defined foot ring

  • Learn slip/underglaze application on the wheel

  • Learn basic carving/sgraffito techniques