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Spirit of the Lake Community Arts

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August 24, 5:30PM-7:30PM

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<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">5:30-7:30PM <span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;"> <span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">$60 per person <span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">Best for Adults/Teens A two-hour, single evening workshop Choose from Sept 14, Sept 21, or Sept 28Curious about making pottery on the wheel? Join ceramic artist Craig Bruce for a fun and welcoming introduction to wheel throwing. In this two-hour hands-on workshop, each student will work at their own electric pottery wheel while learning foundational techniques including wedging, centering clay, creating cylinders, and forming simple bowls. These core skills provide the foundation for making functional pottery such as mugs, bowls, and vases. This class is designed for beginners and focuses on exploration, learning, and enjoying the process. Students will receive both group and individualized instruction in a supportive environment. Please note: work created during this class will not be fired or kept. This workshop is intended as a low-pressure opportunity to experience wheel throwing, build confidence, and learn the fundamentals before moving on to more advanced pottery classes. What You&#39;ll Gain&bull; Introduction to fundamental wheel throwing techniques &bull; Understanding of wedging and clay preparation &bull; Practice centering clay on the wheel &bull; Experience creating cylinders and bowls &bull; Individualized instruction and feedback &bull; A strong foundation for future wheel throwing classes What to BringWear comfortable clothes that can get a little clay on them. An apron is recommended. Rings, bracelets, and other hand jewelry are best left at home.<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">📍&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">Held in the SOLCA Clay Studio**When completing your registration form you will have the option to provide an additional donation to support the upkeep of Zeffy. We choose to fundraise on this platform because it allows us to receive 100% of your gift (all transaction fees are covered by Zeffy). To opt out of this voluntary donation to Zeffy, simply use the drop down arrow on the form to select &quot;other&quot; and then enter $0.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1787973649/wysiwyg/m8iln3bxrip126r1e8em.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> Check out all our upcoming classes and events at&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="color:green;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;" style="color: green; text-decoration: inherit; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Spirit of the Lake Community Arts</a>

5:30-7:30PM $60 per person Best for Adults/Teens A two-hour, single evening workshop Choose from Sept 14, Sept 21, or Sept 28Curious about making pottery on the wheel? Join ceramic artist Craig Bruce for a fun and welcoming introduction to wheel throwing. In this two-hour hands-on workshop, each student will work at their own electric pottery wheel while learning foundational techniques including wedging, centering clay, creating cylinders, and forming simple bowls. These core skills provide the foundation for making functional pottery such as mugs, bowls, and vases. This class is designed for beginners and focuses on exploration, learning, and enjoying the process. Students will receive both group and individualized instruction in a supportive environment. Please note: work created during this class will not be fired or kept. This workshop is intended as a low-pressure opportunity to experience wheel throwing, build confidence, and learn the fundamentals before moving on to more advanced pottery classes. What You'll Gain• Introduction to fundamental wheel throwing techniques • Understanding of wedging and clay preparation • Practice centering clay on the wheel • Experience creating cylinders and bowls • Individualized instruction and feedback • A strong foundation for future wheel throwing classes What to BringWear comfortable clothes that can get a little clay on them. An apron is recommended. Rings, bracelets, and other hand jewelry are best left at home.📍 Held in the SOLCA Clay Studio**When completing your registration form you will have the option to provide an additional donation to support the upkeep of Zeffy. We choose to fundraise on this platform because it allows us to receive 100% of your gift (all transaction fees are covered by Zeffy). To opt out of this voluntary donation to Zeffy, simply use the drop down arrow on the form to select "other" and then enter $0.   <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1787973649/wysiwyg/m8iln3bxrip126r1e8em.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;padding:0px 1px;max-width:100%" /> Check out all our upcoming classes and events at <a target="_blank">Spirit of the Lake Community Arts</a>

Spirit of the Lake Community Arts

Hands On Clay! Wheel Throwing for Beginners

5401 E Superior St

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