intermediate-level potters.
About this Event
Enhance your pottery skills in our Handles and Lids class, designed for intermediate-level potters. In this hands-on session, you'll focus on mastering the art of creating functional and beautifully crafted handles and lids using the pottery wheel. Learn essential techniques for shaping, attaching, and ensuring a seamless fit, while exploring different handle forms and lid styles for mugs, jars, and teapots. Build your confidence in adding thoughtful, practical details to your wheel-thrown pieces, elevating both form and function. Perfect for those looking to refine their pottery skills and add a personal touch to their creations!
Class 2: Friday, April 4, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Attendees should arrive wearing clothes that are acceptable for getting dirty and possibly wet. Clay splashing from head to toe is possible, so please dress accordingly. Aprons (regular washable kitchen aprons) are helpful but not required. Hair longer than chin-length will need to be tied back for safety.
Additional Materials Needed: One 25-lb brick of cone 6 clay, Laguna 50. Cone 6 glazes are worth $50.
Open to ages 18 and up
Instructor: Joann Kern
Instructor Bio: Joann has worked with clay and the wheel for 25 years and has studied at the college level and with production potters. She has remained an active hobbyist in functional and sculptural pottery, focusing on creating unique vessels and objects formed by the union of hand, heart, and nature's elements. Joann is the principal potter at Kittery Point Potters.
Registration closes 3 days before the event.
Attendees can receive refunds up to 7 days before your event's start date.
Active members receive 25% off using their discount code or Member Discount ticket.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Port City Makerspace, 68 Morning St., Portsmouth, United States
USD 87.21 to USD 108.55
