Try It: One Day Wheel Throwing

In this one-day workshop, students will get a taste of throwing pottery on the wheel! From centering clay to pulling and shaping pots, this course will go over the beginning techniques necessary to create a small bowl or cup. Students can expect to create 1-2 pieces during class. All work will be glazed by the instructor, but students will have their pick from either a clear, white, blue, or green glaze. Materials and tools are included. All experience levels are welcome! There is a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 6 students. If the class fails to meet the minimum, participants will be refunded. No refunds will be given once registration closes. Sessions are as follows: January 29; 6-7:30pm February 26; 6-7:30pm March 26; 6-7:30pm April 23; 6-7:30pm About Amy Smoot: Amy Smoot is the Clay Studio Manager at Kentuck. She is from Carrollton, GA and currently resides in Tuscaloosa, AL. She received her BFA in ceramics from the University of West Georgia in 2015. While there, she was studio technician and research assistant in the ceramics area. In 2019 she received her MFA from The University of Alabama where she first began teaching ceramics as a graduate assistant. Her practice consists of all types of ceramics techniques including mold-making, slip-casting, hand building, and wheel thrown pottery.  Amy began teaching for Kentuck in 2021 and join Kentuck's staff as Clay Studio Manager in 2023. This workshop is sponsored in part by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.