Odyssey ClayWorks
Ever wanted to try your hand at the pottery wheel? Have you always wanted to learn to throw but you’re not sure if you want to commit to an 8-week class? Or maybe you and some friends are just looking for something different to do in Asheville on a Friday night. Well, look no further. Ready, Set, Throw is here!
Even if you’ve never touched clay before, our highly skilled staff will guide you through the entire process. It’s the perfect opportunity to get creative and have fun! All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Level: All Levels, Beginners Welcome| Friday, March 6th, 7 – 9pm This class is full.
Friday, April 10th, 7 – 9pm
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Instructor: Leonid Siveriver
Mondays 6 – 9pmThe objectives of this course are to develop a mastery of the human form in 3 dimensions based on a live model, and then add an abstract spin. We will be inspired by both the human form, as well as the geometric and abstract capabilities of clay. The result is a unique and expressive modality which captures the vitality of the human spirit. This class is open to all levels.
Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Tuition: $350 + $75 Lab & Live Model Fee
Instructors: Halima Flynt and Laurie Caffery Harris
This class is full.
Tuesdays 11am – 1:30pm
March 17th – May 5th
Ever wanted to try the potter’s wheel? Get ready to delve into the fundamentals of throwing on the wheel! We will start with the basic cylinder and move on to create mugs, bowls, plates, and more! Each week we will focus on a different part of the design and execution process to create food safe masterpieces! Expect to get a little messy, be challenged, and have fun!
Level: Beginner and Seasoned Beginner
Instructor: Gillan Doty
Thursdays 6:30 – 9pm
No Class April 9th
Sign up now for a chance to fire your work in our brand-new salt kiln! This class will be dedicated to exploring dynamic surfaces at Cone 10. We will achieve intriguing surfaces by using reduction firing techniques and by utilizing a variety of slips and glazes. During class, we will focus on making more complex forms on the potter’s wheel by stacking pieces together to create taller, more intriguing pots.
Level: Intermediate and Advanced
Instructor: Sara Ballek
Fridays 10 am – 12:30 pm
March 20th – May 15th
No class March 27th
Join Sara Ballek this session as she dives into the magical realm of red clay. We will be working with a red clay body fired at midrange temperatures to create rich, distinctive works of art. Sara will introduce surface design processes and finishing methods to refine each piece. Students interested in this course should have some knowledge on working with clay and understanding of a few basic construction techniques.
Level: Intermediate and Advanced
Instructor: Matt Wegleitner
Thursdays 3 – 5:30pm
Come experience the love of clay! Join instructor Matt Wegleitner and learn the skills needed to create decorative, hand-built, and functional pottery. Demonstrations will include pinch, coil, and slab techniques with a focus on creating interesting surfaces and unique forms. We’ll also cover the basics of glazing and firing your work. All skill levels welcome.
Level: All levels
Instructor: Paul Gisondo
Mondays 11am – 1:30pm
April 6th – April 27th
Create dramatic wheel thrown forms with Raku in mind and in preparation for an incendiary day of hand-on firing with Raku Guru Paul Gisondo. Students will learn faceting and how to create trapped air forms, as well as how to throw towering vases in 2 parts. We will use tape and wax resist design techniques and glaze our work with a variety of crackle, iridescent luster and matte glazes. For adventurous intermediate (and above) wheel throwers.
Level: Intermediate and Advanced
Tuition: $200 + $35 Lab Fee
