Pottery lessons in your home studio
Feeling stuck or looking to elevate your work to the next level but not sure what to do? I can help you develop your skillset from basics like centering and throwing cylinders on the wheel to exploring creative techniques that will allow you to make interesting and exquisite work. I will come to your home studio for a one hour session to cover any of the following:
Wheel throwing basics
Handles
Closed forms
Glazing techniques
Developing ideas and wheel-thrown forms
Solo or group instruction in inner Portland are $90/hr and South of Powell or East of 82nd are $120/hr for the first hour and $90/hr thereafter.
Email pdxpotterywheel@gmail.com or call 503.422.3576 to schedule your lesson.
Pottery Demos
Here are some videos that you might find useful in your pottery journey!
Dog Bone mug handle demonstration.
Woodgrain Carving Demonstration
Glazing the outside of a closed form.
Glazing the inside of a closed form
Glazing the insides of mugs to get a perfect finish
Sanding the bottom of a mug to get a perfectly smooth foot. Use ear protection when you do this!
Dog Bone Handle Masterclass
How to go “Pro” on a budget
How to center clay
Simple tools for making better handles
How to carve kurinuki cups
Simple and functional craft fair shelf design
How to trim with water to create suction to hold down the piece on a plastic bat.
How to throw and cut open a closed form box.
How to trim and cut open a closed form