Intro to Wheel-Throwing: Ceramics
Registration
$450.00
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Laura Piquado
Tuesdays, October 8 – November 26, 2024
5:30pm – 8:30pm
In this introductory class you will learn basic throwing techniques of wheel-thrown pottery, including preparing the clay, centring the clay, shaping, trimming and glazing. We will focus on bowl-making and cylindrical forms, and, time-permitting, thrown slabs. In addition to weekly demonstrations, the class will provide substantial practice time as well as “one-on-one” attention. The course is designed for beginning potters new to clay and wheel-throwing, plus anybody wanting a refresher on introductory wheel applications.
This workshop is comprised of 8 working sessions (3hrs) PLUS one final pick-up day (1hr) on December 3rd. We will be using red stoneware clay.
Students should bring:
- Apron
- Hand towel
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Laura Piquado
Laura Piquado has been working with clay for the past 15 years, studying under Josh DeWeese, Brad Schweiger, Matt Long, Sequoia Miller, Simon Levin, Deb Schwartzkopf, Kathy Erteman, Mark Shapiro, and others. She has participated in clay programs at the Haystack Mountain School of Craft, the Archie Bray Foundation, the Clay Art Center, and at Greenwich House Pottery in New York City where she was a studio member for 12 years.
The child of international school teachers, Laura grew up in Lebanon, Iran, Brazil, Indonesia, Egypt, and Ecuador. As an undergraduate she studied Political Science and International Relations, and received her Master’s degree in Islamic Studies at McGill University in Montreal. She also has a degree in acting and performance from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts in the UK, and has been a professional actor for 20 years. She is proud member of Actor’s Equity.
A recent transplant to Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Laura is deeply grateful to have found a rich and diverse community of artists with whom to create, share and explore.