Coil Building Cups and Mugs

Students will explore the versatility of building with coils during this ceramic clay class. They will be making cups or mugs. During this 4-week class, students will learn tips for rolling smooth, even coils, different techniques for building with coils, a variety of methods for making handles, and they will have the opportunity to experiment with underglazes. Students will look at a few examples of other potters’ work, have some time for sketching out ideas, and just having fun with clay. All levels are welcome.

About Naomi Elting

Naomi has been making art for over 20 years. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in pottery, and her Bachelor of Art in Art Education from Colorado State University. She worked as an early childhood educator for the last 8 years. She is currently a substitute teacher, a freelance illustrator, and a ceramic artist.

Schedule

Tuesdays, May 21, 28, June 4, 11, from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Supply list

• sketchbook & pencil
• small bucket/ deep bowl for hand rinsing 
• any pottery tools you may already have
• various size paint brushes- a soft brush works best
• Sherrill mud tools yellow rib shape 2
• small knife tool ( exacto knife, butter knife, fettling knife, anything of these will work)

You can find these supplies in person at Clay Connection Spokane or online from many places. Here are a few suppliers: Bailey Pottery, Dick Blick, Clay Art Center, Seattle pottery supply, Georgie’s Clay, Sheffield Pottery, Amazon.

Supply fee

There is a $15 supply fee to cover the cost of the clay, underglaze, glaze and firing.  It is due to your instructor on the first class session.  (Please bring cash.)