Wheel Throwing w. Sheridan Cudworth (Winter 2025) Tuesday Afternoons, 10 Week Session

$400.00

sold out

10 Week Session
Tuesdays 1:00pm-4:00pm
January 14th-March 18th Snow Day Makeup: March 25th
Instructor: Sheridan Cudworth

Description

This class will focus on using the wheel to create functional pottery. Students will build on fundamental skills by throwing with intention and consistency. Each class will explore a particular shape, starting with related throwing exercises and discussions, expanding upon each student’s skill level and knowledge. Students will work on refining their throwing techniques while exploring more advanced techniques. Demonstrations and instruction will be based on student interests.

Skill Level

Seasoned beginner - Intermediate Students must be able to confidently center, throw, and trim 1.5 lbs of clay

What to Bring

-Basic Clay Tools (needle tool, throwing sponge, wire tool, ribs, trimming tools, wood modeling tool.

-Your favorite wheel throwing and hand building tools

Buying Clay

Clay is not included in the price of class. Students can purchase clay on the first day of class.

Chases Garage is a ^10 Reduction Firing Studio

For purposes of proper glazing and firing, all students must use ^10 clay and glazes available at Chases Garage . We have 22 single glaze colors available for studio use (with over 400 combinations!) and a variety of colored slips.

Access

Students are eligible to receive open studio access once they have taken 2 or more ceramics classes at Chases Garage.

New students registered in this course do not receive open studio time or have access to the studio outside of scheduled class time. New students are not permitted to take clay home, make work, and bring it into the studio to be processed through our kilns.

Logistics

Registered students will receive a “welcome” email one week prior to the start date.

Sheridan Cudworth

Sheridan Cudworth graduated from Maine College of Art with a BFA in sculpture in 2011. It wasn't until she relocated to Kittery in 2013 that she found her passion for clay. In 2020 she was a recipient of an endowment through the Maine Crafts Association which funded an apprenticeship with Elaine X Fuller. Sheridan is currently investigating different firing processes that will best complement her forms. When not in the studio, Sheridan enjoys gardening, seeing live music, being outdoors, and creating ways to make art spaces accessible to the local community.

TERMS + CONDITIONS

Adults (18 or older) may register for classes & workshops at Chases Garage. Chases reserves the right to cancel courses, substitute instructors, change course times, and limit enrollment. The student agrees to abide by any and all rules and policies of the studios. Chases will assume no responsibility for any loss, personal or physical. With enrollment, a student consents to being photographed in classes (unless we informed in writing). These photographs may be used by Chases in future promotional efforts without specific written permission from the student.

CLASS WITHDRAWAL & REFUND POLICY

100% Refund (minus processing fee): Student must withdraw at least 6 business days prior to the start of the class.

50% Refund (minus processing fee): Issued when a student withdraws 5 business days or less from the start of the class.

NO REFUNDS ARE GIVEN ONCE A CLASS BEGINS.

If Chases cancels a course, registered students will be notified and all fees will be refunded in full. Classes that do not meet minimum enrollment requirements will be canceled, typically two to four business days before the class begins.